Veteran farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose hunger strike entered its 29th day on Tuesday, urged all farm unions to ‘fight unitedly to win this battle.’ Addressing the protesters, the 67-year-old said: “I want to tell all of you that I am alright. We have to win this battle. This battle will be won only if the whole country fights unitedly. Dallewal also appealed to Punjab’s ‘younger brother Haryana’ and other states to join the battle. “I want that the government should not be able to evict us from here at any cost. If it is not able to do so, then either we will win or die, one of two things will happen,” he said in his speech. Meanwhile, a team of specialists, including a cardiologist, neurosurgeon and urologist from Government Rajindra Hospital, conducted a medical examination on Dallewal here on Tuesday. The team examined the veteran farm leader and collected blood and urine samples. One of the doctors, pleading anonymity, said that the sample will be tested in the hospital lab and the results will be shared tomorrow. Dallewal also made an appeal to all the farmers to stay alert in case the police tried to evict them from the site. Farmers, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and the Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. A “jatha (group)” of 101 farmers attempted to march to Delhi on foot three times between December 6 and 14 but were stopped by security personnel in Haryana.President-elect Donald Trump’s repeated support for TikTok has sparked speculation about potential solutions to prevent the app’s impending ban in the United States, though the path forward remains unclear. “We got to keep this sucker around for a little while,” Trump told supporters on Sunday, just days after meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew in Florida. Trump, who credits the wildly popular platform with delivering him a large young user base, opposes banning TikTok partly because he believes it would primarily benefit Meta, the Mark Zuckerberg-led company behind Instagram and Facebook. The situation is complex, according to University of Richmond School of Law professor Carl Tobias, given the various potential solutions and Trump’s unpredictable nature. Congress overwhelmingly passed legislation, signed by President Joe Biden in April, that would block TikTok from US app stores and web hosting services unless Beijing-based ByteDance sells its stake by January 19. US officials and lawmakers grew wary of the potential for the Chinese government to influence ByteDance or access the data of TikTok’s American users. President-elect Donald Trump once argued for a US ban on TikTok, but has recently expressed support for the popular video sharing platform – Copyright AFP JOSH EDELSON Even with Trump’s decisive election victory and incoming Republican-led Congress, acquiescing to the president-elect’s desire and preventing the ban faces significant hurdles. The law enjoyed rare bipartisan support in a divided Washington, making its outright repeal through a vote in Congress politically unlikely even with Trump’s influence over Republicans. The Supreme Court may offer the clearest path forward. TikTok has appealed to the nation’s highest court, arguing the law violates First Amendment rights to free speech. The court, which is dominated by Trump-aligned conservatives, will hear the case on January 10, just nine days before the ban takes effect. This follows a lower appeals court’s unanimous decision to uphold the law in December. Another possibility, according to Tobias, is that a Trump-led Department of Justice could determine ByteDance has addressed the law’s national security concerns. However, such a move would likely be seen as caving to China by Congress and others. The final option is ByteDance selling to a non-Chinese buyer, though the company has consistently refused this possibility. With 170 million monthly active users, acquiring TikTok’s US operations would require substantial resources. As president, Trump could extend the ban deadline by 90 days to facilitate a transaction. – ‘Deal of the Century’ – Few potential buyers have emerged, with major tech companies likely deterred by antitrust concerns. Former Trump Treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin, who runs a private equity fund backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala sovereign wealth fund, has expressed interest. During a recent event with Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged to invest $100 billion in the US economy, though specific investments weren’t detailed. Other contenders include US real estate billionaire Frank McCourt, who aims to make social media safer through his Project Liberty organization. Elon Musk, given his proximity to Trump and ownership of X, could also have a role to play, as he has expressed plans to transform the text-focused platform into something more like TikTok. A senior Republican lawmaker recently suggested Trump might orchestrate a “deal of the century” satisfying both US concerns and ByteDance’s interests. The chairman of the US House committee on China, John Moolenaar, told Fox News Digital that once ByteDance accepts it must comply with US law, the situation could progress rapidly. Any agreement would need Beijing’s approval, with US-China relations expected to remain tense during Trump’s upcoming term. This isn’t the first attempt to resolve TikTok’s US status. In 2020, Trump also threatened a ban unless ByteDance sold its US operations. While Oracle and Walmart reached a preliminary agreement with ByteDance for ownership stakes, legal challenges and the transition to the Biden administration prevented the deal’s completion. With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Takeaways Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. Key moment After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. Key stat Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. Up next The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA Sean Holohan, The Associated Press
Justin Timberlake is seemingly over the chatter on his viral wardrobe malfunction. Timberlake, 43, took the stage in a longer shirt while performing in Kansas City over the weekend during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour . As he strapped up in a harness, Timberlake wore a long shirt that covered his pelvis and was cut at the sides. Fans noticed his costume change immediately, as he previously wore a tee that hit at the waist, which drew concert-goer’s attention to his crotch. Timberlake paired his new shirt with brown pants and white sneakers as he sang against a tilted stage and looked down at the audience. When he first debuted his harness look, Timberlake was tugging shirt down, seemingly attempting to cover his bulge that was emphasized by his harness. Fans giggled at Timberlake’s new look to avoid another fashion faux pas via social media on Sunday, December 22. “He Knows We KNOW 😂,” one wrote, as a second quipped, “Imagine the conversation he had to have to get the longer shirt 😩.” A third joked that the tunic looked like a maternity top, “I’m wearing the same maternity scrub top for my shift at work today.” Justin Timberlake performed in Kansas City tonight with a much longer shirt. No bulge issues now! #worldtour #justintimberlake #kansascity ♬ original sound – Danah You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Elsewhere during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour , Timberlake looks classy in a black double-breasted blazer, which he pairs with a silver chain necklace and a string of pearls. Timberlake kept his stage look elegant with straight black pants and a chain hooked to his belt loop. More of his concert wardrobe includes gray blazers, brown jackets and white T-shirts. Timberlake kicked off the Forget Tomorrow World Tour in April in Vancouver and is set to conclude the show in July 2025 in Paris.A research team has achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. The team has successfully enhanced a crucial component of a bio-electrochemical cell, enabling more efficient hydrogen production from microorganisms found in waste. This advancement resolves longstanding power loss challenges in conventional processes, offering a transformative pathway toward large-scale, cost-effective hydrogen production. The work is in the journal . Biogas, a renewable gas generated during the microbial decomposition of organic waste, has emerged as a promising source for clean hydrogen production. Through processes like steam reforming or pyrolysis at elevated temperatures, biogas can be converted into hydrogen—a key player in the global transition to carbon neutrality. However, existing production methods face critical hurdles. These processes not only emit as a byproduct but also demand substantial energy to sustain high-temperature conditions, posing significant challenges to large-scale commercialization. To address these challenges, leading countries such as the United States and Europe are actively researching hydrogen production processes using bio-electrochemical cells. In this process, waste and electricity are supplied to the bio-electrochemical cell, where microorganisms consume organic matter, releasing electrons and hydrogen ions that combine to produce hydrogen gas. Unlike traditional hydrogen production methods, the bio-electrochemical cell (BEC) process offers a more sustainable and cost-efficient solution. By operating at low temperatures and emitting significantly less carbon dioxide, BEC technology aligns with global decarbonization goals. However, scaling up the process presents a critical challenge. As system size increases, the pathways for electrochemical reaction materials become longer, resulting in higher internal resistance and increased power loss. This limitation poses a significant barrier to large-scale commercialization, highlighting the need for further technological advancements to improve system efficiency and scalability. To overcome the power loss issues of conventional bio-electrochemical cells, the research team developed a proprietary improvement to the basic unit of the cell and applied it to the hydrogen production process. The process utilizing the newly developed cell achieved 1.2 times higher hydrogen productivity and more than 1.8 times higher electron production compared to existing bio-electrochemical hydrogen production processes. The research team has introduced a groundbreaking innovation to the bio-electrochemical cell: a proprietary Zero-Gap technology. This advanced design minimizes the distance between the cell's electrodes and separator, significantly reducing electrical resistance and optimizing reaction efficiency. By creating a more direct pathway for electrochemical reactions, Zero-Gap technology enables faster electron transfer and more efficient hydrogen production. Widely adopted in cutting-edge electrochemical systems, this approach is a critical step forward in improving the scalability and commercial viability of bio-electrochemical cells. However, conventional zero-gap structures are typically designed by stacking electrodes and membranes in a sandwich-like configuration. During large-scale implementation, this structure can lead to pressure imbalances, creating small gaps between the electrodes and membranes. These gaps cause localized efficiency drops and an increase in , hindering overall process performance. In contrast, the zero-gap structure developed by the research team features a cylindrical lid that applies uniform pressure to the back of the electrode as it closes, ensuring complete adhesion between the electrode and the separator. This design can be applied consistently even in large-scale processes, making it a key innovation for the commercialization of bio-electrochemical cells. The research team successfully applied the developed bio-electrochemical cell to the hydrogen production process, resulting in 1.8 times more electron production and a 1.2-fold increase in hydrogen output compared to conventional processes. The same performance was maintained in pilot-scale experiments, a critical step toward large-scale implementation. This achievement was officially certified by the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), further validating its effectiveness. Dr. Jwa Eunjin, the lead researcher, stated, "This not only addresses the environmental and economic challenges of processing organic waste in Korea but also represents a significant breakthrough in the high-efficiency production of clean hydrogen energy. "The commercialization of the high-performance bio-electrochemical cell we developed is expected to make a substantial contribution to achieving carbon neutrality and transitioning to a hydrogen-based society."
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Musk writes opinion piece for German newspaper backing far right party, AdF. Editor resignsDoes the NBA have a 3-point problem? Truth be told, Steph Curry doesn't really care. The Warriors star sat down with ESPN's Malika Andrews this week, who brought up LeBron James' recent comments about NBA viewership and how the league has "a lot of f--king threes being shot." Curry, who changed the game with , doesn't view it as an issue. "I mean, everybody has their opinion," Curry told Andrews. "It's not like I can go out and do a 360 windmill and drive down the lane and dunk on somebody. So for me, I'm never going to fight 3-point shots. That's just how I see the game. It's how I've seen the game forever. But everybody has a different viewpoint and certain skill sets that have started to come into to the league. See how many bigs are dominating down on the post, and it's kind of either extreme. And the cool part, defenses adjust. And it takes time for that to happen, so we'll see how it goes. "But I'm going to keep shooting threes, so don't worry about that." Steph Curry sat down with to discuss the amount of 3-point shots being attempted in today's NBA ☔ — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) James' criticism came before the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, where he was asked about the to a four-team mini-tournament and implied the league's problems go beyond the annual exhibition. “I have my ideas of what could possibly work, but I’m not going to do that,” James told reporters ( ). “You got to do something. Obviously, the last couple of years have not been a great All-Star Game on Sunday night. But it’s a bigger conversation. It’s not just the All-Star Game; it’s our game in general. Our game -- there’s a lot of f--king threes being shot. So it’s a bigger conversation than just the All-Star Game.” Curry, now in Year 16, is known for revolutionizing the game of basketball in a league where, prior to his arrival, there wasn't much emphasis on the 3-point shot. Four NBA titles and a Warriors dynasty later, and many teams are following suit. The defending champion Boston Celtics are per game this season -- far above the NBA record of 45.4 attempts per game set by the Houston Rockets in 2018-19. But like Curry, NBA commissioner Adam Silver believes there are all kinds of skill sets on display -- but he didn't rule out remedies for the perceived issue. "I would not reduce it to a so-called 3-point shooting issue," Silver said last Tuesday at the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas. "I think we look more holistically at the skill level on the floor, the diversity of offense, the fan reception to the game, all of the above. "I think the game is in a great place. I love watching the games, and I think we have some of the most skilled athletes in the world competing -- and it's unfair, I think, to the players to lump them into categories as 3-point shooters or a midrange shooter or big man playing under the basket. It's an amazing game. "Having said that, we're constantly having discussions about whether there are ways to improve stylistically the game on the floor." There's no telling what the NBA might look like in another 10 or 15 years, but one thing is evident about Curry: The 3-point king will continue letting it fly, no matter that anyone else says.A Complete Guide to Radiodetection and Utility Locating Technologies
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Hong Kong police on Tuesday announced a new round of arrest warrants for six pro-democracy activists based abroad, with bounties set at 1 million Hong Kong dollars, or about $129,000, for information leading to their arrests. The six activists are wanted on charges that include secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces. The move underscores how the government of Hong Kong — which is a special administration region of China — targets activists living in exile in retaliation for their work. The six include Chloe Cheung, a 19-year-old activist with the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong; Carmen Lau, a former district councilor and current activist with the Hong Kong Democracy Council; and Tony Chung, the former leader of the now-defunct pro-independence group Studentlocalism. "Fear cannot restrain me. Suppression cannot silence me. I will wear this burden with pride and without fear," Cheung, who is based in the United Kingdom, wrote in a statement on Tuesday. Lau said she would not let the arrest warrant and bounty deter her work. "I have always considered serving Hong Kongers and fighting for freedom and democracy my lifelong obligation," she said in a statement on social media platform X. "As a member of the diaspora and as a Hong Konger, I swear to put our fight for Hong Kong before anything else, even before myself," Lau added. Others on the list Tuesday include Chung Kim-wah, a former member of independent polling organization Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute; Joseph Tay, co-founder of Canada-based group HongKonger Station; and YouTuber Victor Ho. The Hong Kong government has previously issued two rounds of arrest warrants and bounties for prominent pro-democracy activists, including ex-lawmakers Ted Hui and Nathan Law, and activists Anna Kwok, Joey Siu and Frances Hui. The latest arrest warrants bring the total number of wanted people to 19. Government orders passports canceled In a separate move on Tuesday, the Hong Kong government also issued orders for the cancellation of passports belonging to seven "absconders," including Kwok, who leads the Hong Kong Democracy Council; Siu, a prominent activist; and Frances Hui, with the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong. "Our crime? Calling on the world to hold the CCP [Chinese Communist Party] accountable for violating the autonomy of our home," Frances Hui said in a Tuesday statement on X. She made the statement in solidarity with her colleague Cheung. The passports of former Hong Kong lawmakers Ted Hui and Dennis Kwok also were canceled. The orders were made under Hong Kong's domestic national security law, which is known as Article 23. "This is one of the first instances in which Hong Kong authorities have utilized one of the provisions in Article 23," Siu said in a post on X. "The international community must continue to monitor its use and implications closely. And of course, please continue to watch our friends who are still in prison." Siu, who is an American citizen, also called on the U.S. government to do more to help exiled Hong Kongers who are targeted with transnational repression. Group calls charges 'absurd' The free expression group Article 19 condemned the arrest warrants and passport cancellations as "an outrageous escalation in transnational repression against overseas Hong Kongers." "These absurd, arbitrary charges only serve to further drive home the farce of Hong Kong authorities claiming to follow the rule of law," Michael Caster, the head of Article 19's China program, said in a statement on Tuesday. Hong Kong's Security Bureau did not immediately reply to VOA's email requesting comment. The arrest warrants and passport cancellations come as the trial against pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai continues in Hong Kong. The trial is widely viewed as a politically motivated sham. Lai, 77, rejects the national security charges against him. Some information in this report came from Reuters and The Associated Press.
Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first woman presidentCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 23, 2024-- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or “The Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), a leading premium hospitality and live entertainment company built by music fans for music fans, announced today its third quarter 2024 results for the period ended September 30, 2024, the first earnings report since its successful initial public offering (“IPO”) which closed on November 29, 2024. In the third quarter of 2024, VENU brought luxury entertainment to life. VENU executed its business plan with the historic launch of its fan founded and fan owned mission with the opening of its first live, ultra-lux entertainment complex in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ford Amphitheater. Colorado Ford Dealerships purchased the naming rights for ten years for $13 million, one of the largest amphitheater sponsorships in history. This $70 million state-of-the-art facility hosted its Grand Opening weekend in August 2024 with an energetic, sold-out crowd featuring GRAMMY award winner, Ryan Tedder and his globally recognized band, OneRepublic. Designed to host over 8,000 music fans per show, Ford Amphitheater features 92 custom build luxury fire-pits suites, a unique feature to all VENU owned and planned amphitheaters. Nominated by Pollstar Magazine for 2024 Best New Concert Venue of the Year, Ford Amphitheater welcomed over 96,000 music fans from over 5,500 different zip codes from all 50 states in its limited first season. While only hosting 17 shows in August and September (compared to a typical touring season of up to 60 shows running April to November), the Ford Amphitheater featured internationally renowned performers such as Dierks Bentley, Robert Plant, Lauren Daigle and more. Now entering its first full season in 2025, the Ford Amphitheater is off to a rocking start. With an initial set of shows announced and on sale for the 2025 season, and many more in the pipeline, the Ford Amphitheater is actively booking an exciting lineup through its partnership with AEG Presents Rocky Mountains. VENU is also on schedule to unveil its highly anticipated $35 million dining and entertainment collection in 2025, strategically developed to sit along the east perimeter of Ford Amphitheater. Designed for year-round service, the innovative development will cater to guests during shows and beyond, featuring upscale restaurants and bars, Owners Clubs, and vibrant social and private event spaces. “ With two completed and operating campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Gainesville, Georgia; four in the construction phase, and five others in the design and development phase, we have set the stage for continued growth,” said J.W. Roth, the Company’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “ Together, once operational, these anticipated markets are projected to add over $2 billion in real assets to our balance sheet and will bring our seat inventory to an anticipated 150,000 seats.” J.W. Roth continued: “ When fully developed, our initial 11 live entertainment complexes will be able to hold up to 60 shows per year, which calculates gross sellable seating at approximately 10 million seats per year. With an expected average gross sales price of $150 per seat, VENU’s annual gross receipts could be in excess of $1.5 billion. ” Performance Highlights: Key Updates: Q3 2024, Year-to-Date Highlights, and Notable Business Developments CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS Monday, December 23, 2024, 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time USA/Canada Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (800) 715-9871 International Toll Dial-In Number: +1 (646) 307-1963 Conference ID: 9521412 Webcast Link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/565245234 Webcast Replay - available through December 23, 2025, at https://investors.venu.live About Venu Holding Corporation Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to crafting luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. VENU’s campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Georgia, each feature Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and unique to Colorado Springs, Notes Eatery and the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new Sunset Amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, VENU’s upcoming large-scale venues will host between 12,500 and 20,000 guests, continuing VENU’s vision of redefining the live entertainment experience. VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal , The New York Times , Denver Post , Billboard , VenuesNow , and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents and NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Lager, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit venu.live Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 2024 2023 $ 35,796,857 $ 20,201,104 226,871 185,746 1,171,226 209,215 1,370,710 - 38,565,664 20,596,065 125,756,511 57,737,763 227,956 277,995 1,446,793 3,685,980 550,000 550,000 50,878 375,904 128,032,138 62,627,642 $ 166,597,802 $ 83,223,707 5,822,922 2,565,460 13,137,911 698,369 316,927 331,457 2,209,107 764,081 8,583,275 - 371,111 230,952 208,510 325,245 30,649,763 4,915,564 1,109,006 3,646,385 6,800,000 1,500,000 14,001,634 11,182,073 $ 52,560,403 $ 21,244,022 383 1,960 - 30,306 35,915 - - - 121,914,521 47,743,085 (41,073,711 ) (17,021,453 ) 80,877,108 30,753,898 (1,500,076 ) (76 ) 79,377,032 30,753,822 34,660,367 31,225,863 $ 114,037,399 $ 61,979,685 $ 166,597,802 $ 83,223,707 2024 2023 2024 2023 $ 2,740,411 $ 2,892,082 $ 8,144,605 $ 6,706,719 2,002,572 961,222 4,663,228 1,838,736 708,992 58,075 759,123 140,120 $ 5,451,975 $ 3,911,379 $ 13,566,956 $ 8,685,575 653,178 712,026 1,901,590 1,530,107 435,841 407,889 1,727,311 634,368 1,152,909 1,188,574 3,358,871 2,572,382 333,192 363,032 975,756 863,850 5,449,396 3,428,774 24,279,184 9,944,662 1,103,720 565,355 2,319,513 1,279,510 9,128,236 6,665,650 34,562,225 16,824,879 $ (3,676,261 ) $ (2,754,271 ) $ (20,995,269 ) $ (8,139,304 ) (1,162,663 ) (92,252 ) (2,717,849 ) (222,812 ) - - (2,500,000 ) - - - - (11,947 ) 276,452 - 502,962 20,153 35,000 38,610 97,500 109,179 (851,211 ) (53,642 ) (4,617,387 ) (105,427 ) $ (4,527,472 ) $ (2,807,913 ) $ (25,612,656 ) $ (8,244,731 ) (595,251 ) (33,707 ) (1,560,398 ) (538,133 ) $ (3,932,221 ) $ (2,774,206 ) $ (24,052,258 ) $ (7,706,598 ) - - - 182,234 $ - $ - $ - $ (0.31 ) 383,656 11,695,841 839,116 17,514,426 $ (0.13 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.58 ) $ (0.31 ) 20,997 20,504,392 9,027,155 7,549,308 $ (0.13 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.58 ) $ (0.31 ) 25,879,401 - 21,805,264 - $ (0.13 ) $ - $ (0.58 ) $ - 3,282,150 - 9,775,099 - $ (0.13 ) $ - $ (0.58 ) $ - 2024 2023 $ (25,612,656 ) $ (8,244,731 ) 448,150 - 3,927,325 273,380 7,000,000 1,742,974 579,981 - 1,985,568 1,434 268,635 363,149 - (11,678 ) 2,319,513 1,279,510 2,500,000 - (41,125 ) (93,060 ) (962,011 ) 205,157 325,026 (215,904 ) 3,233,914 (1,670,904 ) 12,439,542 54,576 (1,370,710 ) - (14,530 ) (113,865 ) 1,445,026 248,542 (235,641 ) (336,794 ) 5,100,000 - 13,336,007 (6,518,214 ) (61,615,767 ) (19,190,024 ) 74,085 - (61,541,682 ) (19,190,024 ) 29,900,282 10,950,000 (893,082 ) (548,830 ) (232,327 ) (144,431 ) 30,426,503 14,512,268 52 82,600 (100,000 ) - (1,500,000 ) (76 ) 6,200,000 - 63,801,428 24,851,531 15,595,753 (856,707 ) 20,201,104 23,470,734 $ 35,796,857 $ 22,614,027 $ 296,593 $ 234,197 $ - $ 4,402,392 $ 10,000,000 $ - $ 3,000,140 $ - $ 100,000 $ - $ 200,000 $ - $ 3,267,000 $ - $ 471,476 $ - View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241223353851/en/ For media requests, connect with Chloe Hoeft atchoeft@venu.liveor 719-895-5470 KEYWORD: COLORADO UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC EVENTS/CONCERTS SOURCE: Venu Holding Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2024. 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Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as the market posted its fifth straight gain and the Dow Jones Industrial Average notched another record high. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%. The benchmark index’s 1.7% gain for the week erased most of its loss from last week. The Dow rose 1% as it nudged past its most recent high set last week, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November, then surging following Donald Trump’s victory, before falling again. The S&P 500 has been steadily rising throughout last week to within close range of its record. It’s now within about 0.5% of its all-time high set last week. “Overall, market behavior has normalized following an intense few weeks,” said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, in a statement. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 12.8% after handily beating analysts’ third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations, while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 2.2% after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar fell 2.8% after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company’s Dish Network unit. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. The Russell 2000 index rose 1.8%. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3.2%. Its pricey valuation makes it among the heaviest influences on whether the broader market gains or loses ground. The company has grown into a nearly $3.6 trillion behemoth because of demand for its chips used in artificial-intelligence technology. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 5.7%. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts’ expectations. Facebook owner Meta Platforms fell 0.7% following a decision by the Supreme Court to allow a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against the company. It stems from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. All told, the S&P 500 rose 20.63 points to 5,969.34. The Dow climbed 426.16 points to 44,296.51, and the Nasdaq picked up 42.65 points to close at 2,406.67. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. Crude oil prices rose. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.41% from 4.42% late Thursday. In the crypto market, bitcoin hovered around $99,000, according to CoinDesk. It has more than doubled this year and first surpassed the $99,000 level on Thursday. Retailers remained a big focus for investors last week amid close scrutiny on consumer spending habits headed into the holiday shopping season. Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, reported a quarter of strong sales and gave investors an encouraging financial forecast. Target, though, reported weaker earnings than analysts’ expected and its forecast disappointed Wall Street. Consumer spending has fueled economic growth, despite a persistent squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. Inflation has been easing and the Federal Reserve has started trimming its benchmark interest rates. That is likely to help relieve pressure on consumers, but any major shift in spending could prompt the Fed to reassess its path ahead on interest rates. Also, any big reversals on the rate of inflation could curtail spending. Consumer sentiment remains strong, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index. It revised its latest figure for November to 71.8 from an initial reading of 73 earlier this month, though economists expected a slight increase. It’s still up from 70.5 in October. The survey also showed that consumers’ inflation expectations for the year ahead fell slightly to 2.6%, which is the lowest reading since December of 2020. Wall Street will get another update on how consumers feel when the business group The Conference Board releases its monthly consumer confidence survey on Tuesday. A key inflation update will come on Wednesday when the U.S. releases its October personal consumption expenditures index. The PCE is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation and this will be the last PCE reading prior to the central bank’s meeting in December.
Two major automakers are joining forces to surviveATLANTA (AP) — Jalen Johnson scored 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks closed out a four-game homestand, winning a third straight contest, 120-110 over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Trae Young added his 22nd double-double of the season, with 11 point and 15 assist, and De'Andre Hunter scored 26 points in his 14th consecutive game with at least 15 points coming off the bench. Tyler Herro scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists and Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 10 rebounds. It was the Heat's fourth game in a row without star Jimmy Butler , who sat out for what the team called “return to competition reconditioning.” Takeaways Heat: Miami lost despite five players finishing with double-digit point totals. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Hawks team that hit over half of its shots, 51.2% from the field. Hawks: Johnson has been on an offensive tear in his last two games. He finished two points shy of his single-game career high of 30 points, set in his last game, on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Hunter also finished just one point shy of his single-game career high of 27 points. Key moment After a close first half that featured nine lead changes, Atlanta seized control early in the second half. With five minutes to go in the third quarter, Atlanta’s Garrison Mathews and Hunter hit back-to-back 3s to give Atlanta an 81-72 lead, their biggest of the night, and forcing a Miami timeout. Key stat Young finished one assist shy of a franchise single-game record for assists against the Miami Heat, set by Mookie Blaylock in 1993. Up next The Hawks begin a six-game road trip in Toronto on Sunday, while the Heat visits the Rockets on Sunday. AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYM) securities between February 8, 2024 and November 26, 2024. Symbotic is an automation technology company that engages in the production of a robotics and automation-based product movement technology platform. For more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Symbotic Inc. (SYM) Failed to Disclose Material Weaknesses in its Internal Control Over Financial Reporting According to the complaint, on November 27, 2024, the Company filed with the SEC a Form 8-K/A, in which the Company revealed it had "identified errors in its revenue recognition related to cost overruns on certain deployments that will not be billable, which additionally impacted system revenue, income (loss) before income tax, net income (loss) and gross margin recognized in the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2024." Further, the Company indicated that its previously issued financial statements for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 and the Company’s supplemental presentation, should no longer be relied upon. On this news, the price of Symbotic stock fell over 35%, to close at $24 per share on November 27, 2024. What Now : You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Symbotic Inc. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by February 3, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP : Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. To be notified if a class action against Symbotic Inc. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3edbf291-c5a4-45f0-a769-259266b2c15b