Ian Jackson scores career-high 26, UNC beats Campbell 97-81Mike Hardman trying to help Utica Comets build on recent winsAround 71 percent of internal migrant workers in Bangladesh migrate due to livelihood challenges or a lack of job opportunities, while 69 percent are driven by lower wages, according to a new survey revealed yesterday. The survey, which covered 2,505 individuals across 10 districts (five source and five destination), was conducted by People's Courage International and the Association for Community Development (ACD). The findings were presented at a panel discussion, titled "Coping with Climate: How Extreme Weather is Already Impacting Internal Migrants", held at a private hotel in Dhaka. Anika Azhar, representing People's Courage International and Sharmin Sabrina of ACD shared the study's results. According to the research, 48 percent of internal migrants prioritise better healthcare when choosing a destination, with 85 percent seeking higher wages. The study also found that migration driven by debt repayment exacerbates migrants' financial challenges. Climate change impacts 55 percent of migrants from source districts, with 13 percent of those at their destination also affected. To cope with extreme weather, over 30 percent of migrants from source areas are using their savings. The study said that migration between districts is increasing due to rising temperatures, floods, and heavy rainfall. Moreover, 80 percent of migrants at their destination face wage loss, with 41 percent experiencing wage cuts and 20 percent losing their jobs entirely. In response to these challenges, the study calls for the identification of vulnerable communities and the creation of targeted action plans, including social protection programmes to mitigate the effects of extreme weather. Experts at the event emphasised the need for further academic and practical dialogue on the intersection of climate change and migration. They called for more collaboration among experts to address the growing challenges posed by climate-related migration and urged proactive measures to support affected communities. Subrata Paul, Project Coordinator of ACD; Prof Chowdhury Sarwar Jahan from Rajshahi University; Md Anwar Hossain of the NGO Affairs Bureau, and representatives from Winrock International, IOM, and the Ministry of Social Welfare were also present among others.Citigroup Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in Ares Management Co. (NYSE:ARES)
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Nearly 13 months after his beloved wife Rosalynn died in November 2023, former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed on Sunday. The former president made a rare public appearance at her memorial service. He sat in a wheelchair with a blanket that had a picture of him and Rosalynn together. He would also make a rare public appearance on October 1 as his hometown celebrated his 100th birthday. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said after his wife passed away. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” The couple was married for 77 years. They met as children, both growing up in Plains, Georgia. Their storied romance started when Jimmy was 17 years old. After their first date, he reportedly told his mom, “She’s the girl I want to marry.” The pair would marry not long after — in 1946. The couple moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where Jimmy was stationed after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy. Like many military families, the Carters moved from city to city. Their three sons were born in three different states: Virginia, Hawaii and Connecticut. Their only daughter was born in their home state of Georgia. Jimmy left the military in 1953 and began a career in politics about 10 years later. RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Rosalynn was reportedly an important member of Jimmy’s campaign team when he ran for governor of Georgia, a race he won in 1970. After serving four years as governor, Jimmy decided to run for president. During the campaign, Rosalynn traveled the country independently, proving to be a strong advocate for her husband’s vision for the country. Jimmy Carter would go on to defeat President Gerald Ford and become the 39th president of the United States. Rosalynn was an active first lady. She attended cabinet meetings and frequently represented her husband at ceremonial events. Rosalynn shared in her husband’s efforts to work to make the U.S. government more “competent and compassionate,” the White House said. After leaving the White House in 1981, the couple returned to Georgia. They would go on to become some of the most notable philanthropists in the world. They founded The Carter Center, which is committed to protecting human rights around the world.Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( TSE:MDP – Get Free Report )’s share price reached a new 52-week high on Friday . The stock traded as high as C$3.41 and last traded at C$3.28, with a volume of 19378 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$3.25. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on MDP shares. Raymond James upgraded shares of Medexus Pharmaceuticals from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their target price for the company from C$3.00 to C$4.00 in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Leede Financial set a C$8.25 price objective on Medexus Pharmaceuticals and gave the company a “speculative buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 30th. Finally, Alliance Global Partners raised Medexus Pharmaceuticals to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 23rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating and three have given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Strong Buy” and an average target price of C$5.25. Check Out Our Latest Report on MDP Medexus Pharmaceuticals Price Performance Medexus Pharmaceuticals Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc operates as a specialty pharmaceutical company in Canada and the United States. The company focuses on the therapeutic areas comprising oncology, hematology, rheumatology, auto-immune diseases, allergy, and dermatology. Its primary products are IXINITY, an intravenous recombinant factor IX therapeutic for use in patients 12 years of age or older with hemophilia B; Rasuvo and Metoject, a formulation of methotrexate designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other auto-immune diseases; Rupall, a prescription allergy medication; and Gleolan, an optical imaging agent indicated in patients with glioma as an adjunct for the visualization of malignant tissue during surgery. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Medexus Pharmaceuticals Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Medexus Pharmaceuticals and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Jimmy Carter played major role in Texas’ shift from blue to redCitigroup Inc. raised its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. ( NYSE:ZWS – Free Report ) by 159.2% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 253,943 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 155,982 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions were worth $9,127,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 7.0% in the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 84,095 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,815,000 after purchasing an additional 5,536 shares during the period. Tidal Investments LLC increased its stake in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 24.1% in the 1st quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 10,889 shares of the company’s stock worth $364,000 after buying an additional 2,117 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions during the first quarter valued at about $209,000. Moody National Bank Trust Division lifted its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 8.8% in the second quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 20,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $600,000 after acquiring an additional 1,657 shares in the last quarter. Finally, OLD National Bancorp IN boosted its stake in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 89.7% in the second quarter. OLD National Bancorp IN now owns 12,912 shares of the company’s stock worth $380,000 after acquiring an additional 6,106 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.33% of the company’s stock. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Stock Up 0.4 % Shares of NYSE ZWS opened at $39.82 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. has a 12-month low of $27.55 and a 12-month high of $40.64. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $37.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $33.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.14. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 20th will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.90%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 20th. This is a positive change from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’s payout ratio is 45.57%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $34.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $37.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Finally, Mizuho raised their price objective on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $34.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $38.17. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ZWS Insider Activity In other Zurn Elkay Water Solutions news, VP Jeffrey J. Lavalle sold 3,132 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.15, for a total value of $122,617.80. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 35,422 shares in the company, valued at $1,386,771.30. This represents a 8.12 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, CEO Todd A. Adams sold 120,000 shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.83, for a total transaction of $4,779,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,242,867 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $89,333,392.61. This represents a 5.08 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 225,688 shares of company stock valued at $8,400,151. 3.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Profile ( Free Report ) Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation engages in design, procurement, manufacture, and marketing of water management solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers water safety and control products, such as backflow preventers, fire system valves, pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, PEX pipings, fittings, and installation tools under the Zurn and Wilkins brand names. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding ZWS? 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Jimmy Carter, the humble peanut farmer from Georgia who became the 39th president of the United States, passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday at the age of 100, according to a statement from The Carter Center. Carter’s presidency was marked by challenges such as economic struggles and the Iran hostage crisis, but he also achieved a historic peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. His extensive humanitarian work later earned him the Nobel Peace Prize. The Carter Center announced his passing, stating, “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.” In recent years, as Carter’s health declined and the COVID-19 pandemic limited public gatherings, he stepped back from public appearances, including at Maranatha Baptist Church, where he had taught Sunday School for decades, drawing standing-room-only crowds. After leaving the White House, Carter and his wife Rosalynn returned to their small hometown of Plains, a community of about 650 residents. The couple spent much of the pandemic there, enjoying a quieter life. Here Are Rarest Facts About Jimmy Carter 1. The First U.S. President Born in a Hospital Although born in 1924 in the small town of Plains, Georgia, James Earl Carter holds the distinction of being the first U.S. president born in a hospital. His mother, Lillian, a nurse at Wise Sanitarium, delivered him there after the attending physician suggested it would enable her to resume work sooner. Remarkably, three years later, Lillian assisted in delivering her future daughter-in-law, Rosalynn. 2. Early Public Service Through the County Library Jimmy Carter’s initial experience in public service came through the Sumter County Library Board. He played a role in establishing a traveling library service, the bookmobile, which brought books to rural areas, including Plains. Reflecting on this, Carter said, “The bookmobile would come to Plains... twice a week, and anyone in town could check out books.” 3. A Missed Opportunity for Valedictorian In 1941, during his senior year at Plains High School, Carter was on track to become valedictorian. However, after skipping school on April Fool’s Day with friends, he received zeroes for the day, losing the top spot and graduating as salutatorian. Despite this setback, he went on to become the only member of his class to earn a college degree. 4. Navy Career and Submarine Service Before his political career, Carter served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy. Following his graduation from the Naval Academy, he worked on various ships and then transitioned to submarines. Inspired by Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, he joined the Navy’s nuclear program, serving aboard the USS K-1. 5. The First President with a Public Housing Background In 1953, Carter left the Navy and returned to Plains after his father’s death. Due to a postwar housing shortage, he and his family moved into a public housing unit, becoming the first tenants of their block. This experience later fueled his dedication to Habitat for Humanity. 6. Pioneering a Presidential Tradition During his 1977 inauguration, Carter defied Secret Service advice by walking from the Capitol to the White House along Pennsylvania Avenue, establishing a tradition that subsequent presidents have followed. 7. A Special Journey for Georgia Supporters To celebrate Carter’s inauguration, a train named the “Peanut Special” transported supporters from Georgia to Washington, D.C. This mirrored the 1933 “Presidential Express” train that carried Franklin D. Roosevelt’s supporters from Warm Springs to his inauguration. 8. Lifelong Love for Baseball Carter, a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, often played baseball as a child when farm duties allowed. As governor, he met Hank Aaron after the player broke a major home run record. Later, as president, Carter joined friendly softball games with Secret Service agents, reporters, and his brother, Billy. 9. A Home of Over Six Decades Since 1961, Carter and his wife Rosalynn have lived in their Plains home. After leaving the White House in 1981, they returned to this modest ranch-style residence, making him one of the few presidents in recent history to settle back into his pre-presidency home. 10. A Prolific Writer Carter authored over 30 books on topics ranging from international relations to personal reflections on life and Christmases in Plains. He received three Grammy Awards for spoken-word recordings of his works, including Faith: A Journey for All, A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety, and Our Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis. ALSO READ: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away At 100 Two Years After He Announced He Would Spend His Final Days In Hospice Care
Published 04:45 IST, December 30th 2024 INS Tushil, India’s newest stealth missile frigate, which is a Russia-built warship, is set to reach India’s western coast by mid-February. New Delhi: INS Tushil, India’s newest stealth missile frigate, which was commissioned into the Indian Navy on December 9 at the Yantar Shipyard in Russia’s Kaliningrad, is set to reach India’s western coast by mid-February. According to the defence officials, the warship will be a part of the Mumbai-based Western Fleet. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the commissioning ceremony, hailed INS Tushil as a "proud testament" to India's growing maritime power. He also described the event as a "significant milestone" in strengthening the long-standing friendship between India and Russia. As part of efforts to strengthen naval cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Morocco, INS Tushil made a stop in Morocco’s Casablanca, on December 27, as it made its way to India. The warship will also conduct anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Guinea, located off the coast of West Africa before it reaches India. In October 2023, India and the European Union held their first naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea aimed at boosting maritime security and fighting piracy. INS Sumedha, an offshore patrol vessel, joined forces with Italian, Spanish, and French warships during the exercise. INS Tushil is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate, part of Project 1135.6, and is one of six such vessels built for the Indian Navy. It is equipped with advanced weapons like BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, Shtil surface-to-air missiles, and an upgraded medium-range anti-air gun system. The warship is also designed for operations across air, surface, underwater, and electromagnetic domains. Notably, INS Tushil has around 26% indigenous content, which is double that of the previous Teg-class frigates. Contributions came from 33 Indian firms, including Bharat Electronics Limited, BrahMos Aerospace, and Nova Integrated Systems, a subsidiary of Tata Advanced Systems Limited. INS Tushil is part of a $2.5 billion deal with Russia for four more Krivak/Talwar class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy. Two of these ships are being built at the Yantar shipyard in Russia, while the remaining two will be constructed at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) with technology transfer from Russia. The second frigate, named Tamal, is expected to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in mid-2025. INS Tushil is specifically designed for blue-water operations, making it capable of handling the full spectrum of naval warfare. The ship is equipped with advanced technologies, including an electronic warfare and communication suite to enhance its operational capabilities. Updated 04:45 IST, December 30th 2024
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Bayern manager Kompany bewildered by new Champions League formatSpecial counsel Jack Smith's move on Monday to abandon the federal election interference case against Trump means jurors will likely never decide whether the president-elect is criminally responsible for his attempts to cling to power after losing the 2020 campaign. The decision to walk away from the election charges and the separate classified documents case against Trump marks an abrupt end of the Justice Department’s unprecedented legal effort that once threatened his liberty but appears only to have galvanized his supporters. The abandonment of the cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats he was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump's political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. “We always knew that the rich and powerful had an advantage, but I don’t think we would have ever believed that somebody could walk away from everything,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former Justice Department official. “If there ever was a Teflon defendant, that’s Donald Trump.” While prosecutors left the door open to the possibility that federal charges could be re-filed against Trump after he leaves office, that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Trump's presidential victory has thrown into question the future of the two state criminal cases against him in New York and Georgia. Trump was supposed to be sentenced on Tuesday after his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case , but it's possible the sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office, and the defense is pushing to dismiss the case altogether. Smith's team stressed that their decision to abandon the federal cases was not a reflection of the merit of the charges, but an acknowledgement that they could not move forward under longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Trump's presidential victory set “at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: On the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” prosecutors wrote in court papers. The move just weeks after Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Trump accused prosecutors of bringing the charges in a bid to keep him out of the White House, and he promised revenge on his perceived enemies if he won a second term. “If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison,” Vice President-elect JD Vance, wrote in a social media post on Monday. “These prosecutions were always political. Now it’s time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again.” After the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters that left more than 100 police officers injured, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republicans who voted to acquit Trump during his Senate impeachment trial said it was up to the justice system to hold Trump accountable. The Jan. 6 case brought last year in Washington alleged an increasingly desperate criminal conspiracy to subvert the will of voters after Trump's 2020 loss, accusing Trump of using the angry mob of supporters that attacked the Capitol as “a tool” in his campaign to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory. Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters — many of whom have said they felt called to Washington by Trump — have pleaded guilty or been convicted by juries of federal charges at the same courthouse where Trump was supposed to stand trial last year. As the trial date neared, officials at the courthouse that sits within view of the Capitol were busy making plans for the crush of reporters expected to cover the historic case. But Trump's argument that he enjoyed absolute immunity from prosecution quickly tied up the case in appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution , and sent the case back to the trial court to decide which allegations could move forward. But the case was dismissed before the trial court could get a chance to do so. The other indictment brought in Florida accused Trump of improperly storing at his Mar-a-Lago estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, enlisting aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showing off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in July on grounds that Smith was illegally appointed . Smith appealed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but abandoned that appeal on Monday. Smith's team said it would continue its fight in the appeals court to revive charges against Trump's two co-defendants because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” In New York, jurors spent weeks last spring hearing evidence in a state case alleging a Trump scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. New York prosecutors recently expressed openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump's second term, while Trump's lawyers are fighting to have the conviction dismissed altogether. In Georgia, a trial while Trump is in office seems unlikely in a state case charging him and more than a dozen others with conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. 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