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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins announced Friday morning that they’ve waived wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., a move that ends his brief career with the team after just nine games. Beckham, the once-spectacular player who was most famous for the one-handed touchdown catch he made while with the New York Giants, would end his time with the Dolphins with just nine receptions for 55 yards and no touchdowns. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest sports news delivered right to your inbox six days a week.
Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad's fall DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians have celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. The leader of the insurgency that toppled Assad, Ahmad al-Sharaa, appeared in a video message in which he congratulated “the great Syrian people for the victory of the blessed revolution.” Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in the Turkish capital of Ankara that there was “broad agreement” between Turkey and the United States on what they would like to see in Syria. The top U.S. diplomat also called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government. American released from Syrian prison is flown out of the country, a US official says WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has transported an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to a U.S. official, who says Travis Timmerman was flown out on a U.S. military helicopter. Timmerman, 29, told The Associated Press he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in Palestine Branch, a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Texas sues New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills by telemedicine Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. It appears to be the first challenge in the U.S. to a state shield law that's intended to protect providers in Democratic-controlled states from being punished by states with abortion bans for exactly this kind of prescription. Prescriptions like these, made online and over the phone, are a key reason that the number of abortions has increased across the U.S. even after state bans started taking effect. Anti-abortion groups are increasingly focusing on the rise of pills. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Veteran Daniel Penny, acquitted in NYC subway chokehold, will join Trump's suite at football game FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A military veteran who choked an agitated New York subway rider and was acquitted of homicide this week has been invited by Vice President-elect JD Vance to join Donald Trump’s suite at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday. Daniel Penny was cleared of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely’s 2023 death. A more serious manslaughter charge was dismissed last week. Vance served in the Marine Corps and had commented on the acquittal earlier this week. He said that “justice was done in this case” and Penny should never have been prosecuted. About 3 in 10 are highly confident in Trump on Cabinet, spending or military oversight: AP-NORC poll WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans may have elected Donald Trump to a second term in November, but that doesn’t mean they have high confidence in his ability to choose well-qualified people for his Cabinet or effectively manage government spending, the military and the White House. That's according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. About half of U.S. adults are “not at all confident” in Trump’s ability to appoint well-qualified people for high-level government positions. Only about 3 in 10 are “extremely” or “very” confident that Trump will pick qualified people to serve in his administration. New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious drone activity. Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat. A state lawmaker says up to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18. Yankees to get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press that the New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes, infield prospect Caleb Durbin and cash. A 30-year-old right-hander, Williams is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season. He was diagnosed during spring training with two stress fractures in his back and didn’t make his season debut until July 28.Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. cut its holdings in shares of Merchants Bancorp ( NASDAQ:MBIN – Free Report ) by 50.5% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,985 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,178 shares during the quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.’s holdings in Merchants Bancorp were worth $449,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in Merchants Bancorp by 2.5% during the 1st quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 994,962 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,962,000 after purchasing an additional 24,122 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Merchants Bancorp by 446.3% during the first quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 6,665 shares of the company’s stock valued at $287,000 after buying an additional 5,445 shares during the last quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD purchased a new position in shares of Merchants Bancorp in the first quarter worth $202,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Merchants Bancorp during the first quarter worth $587,000. Finally, Comerica Bank boosted its position in shares of Merchants Bancorp by 14,856.3% during the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 4,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $207,000 after acquiring an additional 4,754 shares during the last quarter. 24.57% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Merchants Bancorp Trading Down 0.1 % Shares of MBIN opened at $41.28 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.89 billion, a PE ratio of 6.83 and a beta of 1.12. The company’s fifty day moving average is $42.03 and its 200 day moving average is $42.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.40, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 1.15. Merchants Bancorp has a fifty-two week low of $33.05 and a fifty-two week high of $53.27. Merchants Bancorp Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.87%. Merchants Bancorp’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5.96%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several brokerages have commented on MBIN. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Merchants Bancorp in a research note on Monday, September 9th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $54.00 price target on the stock. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Merchants Bancorp from $48.00 to $52.50 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Raymond James dropped their price target on Merchants Bancorp from $58.00 to $55.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 29th. View Our Latest Analysis on Merchants Bancorp Insider Activity In other news, Director Patrick D. O’brien purchased 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $25.00 per share, with a total value of $1,000,000.00. Following the purchase, the director now owns 40,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,000,000. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Corporate insiders own 39.70% of the company’s stock. Merchants Bancorp Company Profile ( Free Report ) Merchants Bancorp operates as the diversified bank holding company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Multi-family Mortgage Banking, Mortgage Warehousing, and Banking. The Multi-family Mortgage Banking segment engages in the mortgage banking, which originates and services government sponsored mortgages, including bridge financing products to refinance, acquire, or reposition multi-family housing projects, and construction lending for multi-family and healthcare facilities. Read More Five stocks we like better than Merchants Bancorp EV Stocks and How to Profit from Them The Latest 13F Filings Are In: See Where Big Money Is Flowing Investing In Preferred Stock vs. Common Stock 3 Penny Stocks Ready to Break Out in 2025 What Are Dividend Achievers? An Introduction FMC, Mosaic, Nutrien: Top Agricultural Stocks With Big Potential Want to see what other hedge funds are holding MBIN? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Merchants Bancorp ( NASDAQ:MBIN – Free Report ). 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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said Saturday it has made significant strides in modernizing public transportation in 2024, marking a pivotal year for the agency. LTFRB chairman Atty. Teofilo Guadiz III said the agency celebrated numerous achievements aligned with the government’s vision of a safer, more efficient, and environmentally sustainable transport system. He explained that central to the LTFRB’s efforts was the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs) under the Public Transport Modernization Program (PTMP), launched in 2017. By year-end, 85.6 percent of PUV units — totaling 164,137 — had been consolidated into modernized fleets, marking a big accomplishment after seven years of extensions, Guadiz pointed out. “This is considered a milestone, not just for the LTFRB, but for the entire government. Despite objections, strikes, and calls to suspend the program, we remain committed to modernization,” Guadiz stated. He said that franchise consolidation and route rationalization played key roles, optimizing transport availability and reducing inefficiencies in Metro Manila and other urban areas. Temporary extensions were likewise granted to operators who failed to meet consolidation deadlines, ensuring continued service while adhering to modernization goals, the LTFRB chief said. He added that the LTFRB also expanded the ride-hailing market by accrediting new transport network companies bringing the total to 20. The move increased commuter options and competition in the transport sector. Platforms like Angkas gained accreditation, reflecting the agency’s support for innovation, he pointed out. Additionally, the LTFRB approved a P10 increase in taxi flag-down rates, raising them to P50. Further fare adjustments are under review, balancing operator demands and inflation concerns. The agency maintained that it had enhanced its support programs for workers affected by modernization, including initiatives like “EnTSUPERneur” and “Tsuper Iskolar.” The programs offered financial aid and training, helping transport workers transition to new opportunities. While the modernization program faced protests and transport strikes, the LTFRB maintained operations by organizing alternative transport services, Guadiz said Safety was also prioritized through stricter vehicle inspections and higher standards for modernized fleets, he averred. Likewise, the LTFRB pushed environmental sustainability by incorporating advanced, low-emission technologies into modernized PUVs.Sean Penn Makes Red Carpet Debut with Girlfriend Valeria Nicov at Marrakech Film Festival 2024
The Committee Chairman set up to recover vehicles belonging to Edo State Government, Kelly Okungbowa has declared that over 200 vehicles are currently missing, disclosing that within 24 hours of the committee’s existence, it has recovered three vehicles in a private residence. Okungbowa who spoke to journalists on the success of his committee within 24 hours said the three vehicles include one Hilux van and two Toyota Hiace buses. According to the Committee Chairman, in one of the Toyota Hiace buses, the committee recovered some palliatives which were meant to have been shared with Edo people. He added that the palliatives include bags of garri and rice of 10kg and 25kg. He appealed for more information from members of the public, saying it was the information earlier obtained that led to the recovery of the three vehicles. Okungbowa also assured whistleblowers that a handsome reward awaits them provided their information is correct and verifiable. He said; “Yesterday, we were inaugurated, we promised to follow the law to carry out the mandate of Mr Governor which is to recover all missing government vehicles in private hands. “We are glad to inform the people of Edo State that we have recorded success within 24 hours of our inauguration. ‘I am glad to announce to you that we have recovered one Hilux and two Toyota Hiace buses in private custody. You see that within 24 hours we have made success and recovered some vehicles. “We assure Edo people and the State Government that we are going to do the job to the best of our ability. We will make sure we recover all the stolen vehicles. “Reports reaching us are that we have over 200 government vehicles missing. We appeal for more information as the whistleblowers will be handsomely rewarded. “This is not private property but the property of Edo citizens and it is not good for a private individual to steal government property. “These vehicles were recovered from one person’s house. Palliatives were recovered from the Toyota Hiace bus as some garri and bags of rice were kept in the bus. “We are just wondering how many will be in the Houses of former government officials like the Chief of Staff, SSG, and so-called Deputy Governor which is not known by law. “We appeal to former government officials and other citizens holding back government vehicles to return the vehicles within 48 hours. “Information is key as these three vehicles recovered this morning as a result of information. “We need more information as we are moving to other places where we have been informed that government vehicles are parked. “There have not been resistance so far because security agencies are backing our operations”. READ MORE FROM: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Get real-time news updates from Tribune Online! Follow us on WhatsApp for breaking news, exclusive stories and interviews, and much more. Join our WhatsApp Channel now
When the variety of fresh veggies is limited, I buy frozen. I do, however, like to keep store-purchased canned veggies in my pantry and use them in tight squeezes. I am confused by statements that canned veggies are highly nutritious and comparable to frozen. Please explain . Comparing nutrition labels does not seem to support this statement. Please clarify. Fresh veggies certainly are best if available and if they don’t lose precious nutrients by overcooking or languishing too long in the fridge. But don’t feel bad about using frozen and canned varieties, too. They are picked at the peak of ripeness and generally processed right away, which helps maintain nutrients. In fact, the current 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage us to eat a variety of vegetables including “fresh, frozen and canned.” While frozen and canned veggies both have their place, some facts about canned goods may surprise you. For one, they may literally save your life in an emergency when refrigerated food is not available. What about sodium? According to the Canned Food Alliance (mealtime.org), salt or sodium is not used to preserve canned food. That’s done with heat and cooling; so it’s okay to look for lower sodium versions if needed. Or you can simply drain and rinse beans and other canned vegetables to get rid of 40% or more of the added sodium. Interestingly, according to the United States-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the major sources of sodium in our food are pizza, cold cuts, cured meat, bread, rolls, burgers and sandwiches. Canned food is not even in the top 10. What about nutrients and other beneficial substances? Some, such as lycopene (the healthful red pigment in tomatoes) and beta carotene (which converts to vitamin A in the body) are actually enhanced in heat-processed canned vegetables. Vitamin C is another story. It is the least stable of all vitamins and is easily destroyed by heat and exposure to air. However, according to a 2021 review in the journal Antioxidants , new technologies can now preserve the vitamin C content in many canned foods. I have a can of 100% vegetable juice in my cupboard and it contains more vitamin C than a medium orange. “The general conclusion of this review,” say these authors, “was that while canned foods are often perceived as less nutritious than fresh or frozen products, the research reveals that this is not always true.” Susan C. from Lynchburg, Virginia, responded to a recent column about feeding picky grandkids: “You said you always want to throw in a vegetable and that you saw a tomato on your counter. “I was always told that a tomato is really a fruit? Isn’t that true?” It is true. Tomatoes are biologically fruits but nutritionally vegetables. In fact, tomatoes were officially classified as vegetables by the US Supreme Court in 1893. It’s a great trivia question for grandkids. – Tribune News Service Barbara Intermill is a dietitian nutritionist in the United States.
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Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. ( NASDAQ:CCAP – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Saturday, December 28th, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.42 per share on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.51%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 31st. This is a positive change from Crescent Capital BDC’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. Crescent Capital BDC has a dividend payout ratio of 81.6% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company’s earnings tumble. Equities analysts expect Crescent Capital BDC to earn $2.07 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.68 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 81.2%. Crescent Capital BDC Price Performance CCAP stock opened at $19.75 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $731.97 million, a P/E ratio of 7.75 and a beta of 0.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $19.04 and its 200 day moving average is $18.73. Crescent Capital BDC has a 52 week low of $15.91 and a 52 week high of $20.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 1.26 and a current ratio of 1.26. Analyst Ratings Changes Read Our Latest Stock Report on Crescent Capital BDC About Crescent Capital BDC ( Get Free Report ) Crescent Capital BDC, Inc is as a business development company private equity / buyouts and loan fund. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. The fund seeks to invest in United States. Read More Receive News & Ratings for Crescent Capital BDC Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Crescent Capital BDC and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .The businessman was described as a ‘close confidante’ of Andrew. The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with the businessman accused of being a Chinese spy when concerns were first raised about him. Andrew met the individual through “official channels” with “nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed”, a statement from his office said. The businessman – known only as H6 – lost an appeal over a decision to bar him from entering the UK on national security grounds. He brought a case to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) after then-home secretary Suella Braverman said he should be excluded from the UK in March 2023. H6 was described as a “close confidante” of The Duke. Judges were told that in a briefing for the home secretary in July 2023, officials claimed H6 had been in a position to generate relationships between prominent UK figures and senior Chinese officials “that could be leveraged for political interference purposes”. They also said that H6 had downplayed his relationship with the Chinese state, which combined with his relationship with Andrew, 64, represented a threat to national security. A statement from Andrew’s office said: “The Duke of York followed advice from His Majesty’s Government and ceased all contact with the individual after concerns were raised. “The Duke met the individual through official channels with nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed. “He is unable to comment further on matters relating to national security.” At a hearing in July, the specialist tribunal heard that the businessman was told by an adviser to Andrew that he could act on the duke’s behalf when dealing with potential investors in China, and that H6 had been invited to Andrew’s birthday party in 2020. A letter referencing the birthday party from the adviser, Dominic Hampshire, was discovered on H6’s devices when he was stopped at a port in November 2021. In a ruling on Thursday, Mr Justice Bourne, Judge Stephen Smith and Sir Stewart Eldon, dismissed the challenge.
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