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VANCOUVER, British Columbia & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 12, 2024-- Alpha Cognition Inc. (NASDAQ: ACOG) (“Alpha Cognition”, or the “Company”), announces that in connection with the Company’s listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market the Company will voluntarily delist its common shares from the Canadian Securities Exchange. The shares will be delisted from the Canadian Securities Exchange at the close of trading on December 17, 2024. The Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol “ACOG”. About Alpha Cognition Inc. Alpha Cognition Inc. is a commercial stage, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Cognitive Impairment with mild Traumatic Brain Injury (“mTBI”), for which there are currently no approved treatment options. ZUNVEYL is a patented drug approved as a new generation acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, with expected minimal gastrointestinal side effects. ZUNVEYL’s active metabolite is differentiated from donepezil and rivastigmine in that it improves the function of neuronal nicotinic receptors, most notably the alpha-7 subtype, which is known to have a positive effect on cognition. Benzgalantamine is also being developed in combination with memantine to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia, and as an intranasal formulation for Cognitive Impairment with mTBI. Forward-looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Except for statements of historical fact, any information contained in this news release may be a forward‐looking statement that reflects the Company’s current views about future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes to have a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement, we caution you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by us and our expectations of the future, about which we cannot be certain. The Company cannot assure that the actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward‐looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward‐looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available in the future. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212186439/en/ CONTACT: For further information: Michael McFadden, CEO Tel: 1-858-344-4375 info@alphacognition.com KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA CANADA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BIOTECHNOLOGY NEUROLOGY HEALTH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOURCE: Alpha Cognition Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/12/2024 06:41 PM/DISC: 12/12/2024 06:42 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241212186439/enAnd single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). Some 2,480 were deemed to have “unmet need” and 1,375 were using mobility aids. During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. But were 21% less likely to go on to use mobility aids when they needed them. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”NASSAU, Bahamas — Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in the Battle 4 Atlantis on Wednesday. Small’s layup with under 2 minutes left in OT gave West Virginia a 79-75 lead. After a Gonzaga miss, Sencire Harris hit two free throws to make it a six-point lead. With 27.1 seconds left, Harris made a steal and scored on a dunk for an eight-point lead, putting the game out of reach. Amani Hansberry scored a career-high 19 points and Toby Okani added 10 for West Virginia (3-2). Braden Huff scored 19 points and Khalif Battle 16 for Gonzaga (5-1). Takeaways Gonzaga showed its depth, outscoring the West Virginia bench 30-2. West Virginia’s only loss was by 24 points at Pitt, but the rebuild under Darian DeVries is showing promise. Key moment Gonzaga turned it over at midcourt late in regulation when Tucker DeVries poked it away from Nolan Hickman and raced the other way before getting fouled. DeVries made two free throws with 5.9 seconds left to tie it at 71-all. Battle inbounded the ball and got it back, but lost control on a drive as time expired. Key stats The shorter Mountaineers outrebounded Gonzaga 42-36 and shot 50% in the second half, battling the Zags to a draw in the paint. Nembhard had 12 assists and just one turnover in 43 minutes, but was 1 of 10 from the field. Up next West Virginia will play Louisville on Thursday in the winner’s bracket. Gonzaga faces No. 14 Indiana on the consolation side.
A bankruptcy judge on Monday ordered a new hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody. Jones alleges fraud and collusion marred the bankruptcy auction in which The Onion was named the winning bidder on Nov. 14 over a company affiliated with him. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez had been scheduled to hear an emergency motion to disqualify The Onion's bid, but decided to put it off until either Dec. 9 or Dec. 17. That's also when the judge will hear arguments on a request to approve the sale of Infowars to The Onion. Lopez said similar arguments are being made in both requests. Lopez could ultimately allow The Onion to move forward with its purchase, order a new auction or name the other bidder as the winner. At stake is whether Jones gets to stay at Infowars’ studio in Austin, Texas, under a new owner friendly to him, or whether he gets kicked out by The Onion. The other bidder, First United American Companies, runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements. Regardless, Jones has set up a new studio, websites and social media accounts that would allow him to keep airing his show. And his personal account with 3.3 million followers on the social platform X was not part of the sale, although Lopez will be deciding whether it should be included in the liquidation and sold off later. In a new court filing Monday, lawyers for X objected to any sale of the accounts of both Jones and Infowars, saying X is the owner of the accounts and that it has not given consent for them to be sold or transferred. Jones has praised X owner Elon Musk on his show and suggested that Musk should buy Infowars. Musk has not responded publicly to that suggestion and was not among the bidders. Jones' bankruptcy and the liquidation of his assets came about after he was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Jones was found liable for defamation and emotional distress damages in lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas for repeatedly calling the 2012 shooting that killed 20 first graders and six educators a hoax staged by actors to increase gun control. Proceeds from the liquidation are to go to Jones' creditors, including the Sandy Hook families who sued him. Jones alleges The Onion’s bid was the result of fraud and collusion involving many of those families, the humor site and a court-appointed trustee who is overseeing the liquidation. First United American Companies submitted a $3.5 million sealed bid, while The Onion offered $1.75 million in cash. But The Onion's bid also included a pledge by Sandy Hook families to forgo some or all of the auction proceeds due to them to give other creditors a total of $100,000 more than they would receive under other bids. The trustee, Christopher Murray, said that made The Onion's proposal better for creditors and he named it the winning bid. He has denied any wrongdoing. Jones and First United American Companies claimed that the bid violated Lopez’s rules for the auction by including multiple entities and lacking a valid dollar amount. Jones also alleged Murray improperly canceled an expected round of live bidding and only selected from among the sealed bids that were submitted. Jones called the auction “rigged” and a “fraud” on his show, which airs on the Infowars website, radio stations and Jones' X account. He filed a counter lawsuit last week against Murray, The Onion's parent company and the Sandy Hook families in the bankruptcy court. In a court filing on Sunday, Murray called the allegations a “desperate attempt” to delay the sale of Infowars to The Onion and accused Jones, his lawyers and attorneys for First United American Companies of a “vicious smear campaign lobbing patently false accusations.” He also alleges Jones collaborated with First United American Companies to try to buy Infowars. Lopez’s September order on the auction procedures made a live bidding round optional. And it gave broad authority to Murray to conduct the sale, including the power to reject any bid, no matter how high, that was “contrary to the best interests” of Jones, his company and their creditors. But at a Nov. 14 hearing Lopez said he was concerned about the process and transparency. “We’re all going to an evidentiary hearing and I’m going to figure out exactly what happened,” he said. “No one should feel comfortable with the results of this auction.” The assets of Infowars' parent company, Free Speech Systems, that were up for sale included the Austin studio, Infowars' video archive, video production equipment, product trademarks, and Infowars' websites and social media accounts. Jones is appealing the $1.5 billion in judgments citing free speech rights, but has acknowledged that the school shooting happened . Jones has brought in millions of dollars a year in revenue by hawking nutritional supplements, clothing, survival gear and other merchandise, including more than $22 million this year through Sept. 30 from his Infowars Store website, according to court documents. Many of Jones’ personal assets, including real estate, guns and other personal belongings, also are being sold as part of the bankruptcy. Documents filed in court this year say Jones has about $9 million in personal assets, while Free Speech Systems has about $6 million in cash and more than $1 million worth of inventory. Dave Collins, The Associated PressFive trade targets the Heat should pursue to make a push in the Eastern Conference | Sporting NewsNEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global live music market size is estimated to grow by USD 35.56 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.38% during the forecast period. Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 17.38% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 35563.9 million Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 13.27 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 38% Key countries US, UK, Japan, Germany, and France, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Brazil, India Key companies profiled Alliance Tickets, Bassett Events Inc., Coast To Coast Tickets LLC, CTS Eventim AG and Co. KGaA, Eventbee Inc., Eventbrite Inc., Event.com Inc., Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Lyte Inc., SeatGeek Inc., Sunrise Records Ltd., The Ticketline Network Ltd., Ticket City Inc., TicketNetwork Inc., TickPick LLC, TiqIQ LLC, TodayTix Inc., Viagogo Entertainment Inc., Vivendi SE, and Vivid Seats Inc., SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group Market Driver Live music market is a thriving industry that caters to the worldwide demand for authentic and great musical experiences. Trends in this sector include live music concerts, mobile apps, and the rise of DJs. Genres such as Blues, Pop, Rock, Metal, Electronica, and more continue to shape audience preferences. Industrial developments, urbanization, and technology adoption have led to the automation of production lines and the integration of technology in music events. Customer preferences drive emerging trends like local talent, interactive activities, and art installations at music festivals. Macroeconomic factors, disposable incomes, and social media influence ticket sales for B2C enterprises. Event organizers leverage user metrics, online purchase, and modeling approaches to optimize their operations. The live music market is a cornerstone of the entertainment sector, providing livelihoods for musicians, artists, agents, promoters, ticketing companies, contractors, record companies, music composers, corporate brands, and sponsors. The sector includes small clubs, theatre-sized venues, arena shows, and stadiums, featuring international stars and local talent. Festival dates, performance schedules, and promotional campaigns are crucial elements of successful live music events. Risk takers, fee negotiations, and show production are integral parts of the business. The future of the live music market is shaped by virtual online platforms, holograms, and fan bases. The sector continues to evolve, offering unique experiences for fans and like-minded individuals. The live music industry has experienced a notable increase in the utilization of virtual and hybrid events due to technological advancements and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists and event organizers have responded to evolving circumstances by adopting innovative approaches, enabling them to deliver live music experiences to global audiences despite challenges posed by large-scale gatherings. Virtual and hybrid formats have gained popularity as a solution to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, allowing musicians and artists to continue engaging with their fan bases. Market Challenges Live music market is a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, encompassing various elements such as concerts, mobile apps, DJs, artists, and genres like Blues, Pop, Rock, Metal, and Electronica. Challenges in this sector include urbanization, production lines, automation, and technology adoption. Industrial developments and macroeconomic factors influence music events worldwide. Customer preferences and emerging trends shape the landscape, with local special circumstances and social outlook also playing a role. Live music events offer unique experiences for consumers, bringing together like-minded individuals and passionate audiences. Younger generations value experiences over material possessions, driving growth in music festivals and virtual online platforms. Technology, such as holograms and social media, has transformed the industry, enabling B2C enterprises to reach wider audiences and increase Gross Merchandise Value. Event organizers face various challenges, including ticket sales, artist contracts, and production logistics. Collaboration between agents, promoters, ticketing companies, contractors, record companies, music composers, corporate brands, and sponsors is crucial. The live music market is a cornerstone of the entertainment sector, providing livelihoods for musicians, crew members, and industry professionals. As the industry continues to evolve, understanding consumer behavior, representing the social outlook, and adapting to technological advancements will be key to success. Goldman Sachs predicts continued growth in the sector over the next few decades. Ultimately, the live music market offers a unique blend of art, social interaction, and entertainment for fans and artists alike. In today's digital marketplace, the music industry has seen a significant shift towards online platforms and applications. This transition brings new opportunities for live music market providers to reach their audience with customized offerings. However, it also poses new challenges, particularly in the area of data privacy. To effectively target customers, service providers collect data through cookies, which track customer preferences. This data is then utilized for customer profiling, behavior analysis, and data mining. While this information aids in delivering personalized services, indiscriminate use can infringe on customer privacy. Moreover, location-based services, which require geo-location information, raise privacy concerns. As the IT industry continues to create an open, competitive electronic marketplace, it is crucial to provide secure and reliable infrastructure for the seamless transfer and integration of critical information. Ensuring data privacy and security is essential to build trust and maintain customer loyalty. Research report provides comprehensive data on impact of trend, driver and challenges - Request a sample report! Segment Overview This live music market report extensively covers market segmentation by Revenue 1.1 Tickets 1.2 Sponsorship 1.3 Merchandising Genre 2.1 Pop 2.2 Rock 2.3 Hip-hop 2.4 EDM 2.5 Metal music and others Format Event Type Geography 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 South America 3.5 Middle East and Africa 1.1 Tickets- The ticketing segment is a pivotal part of the global live music market, facilitating fan access to live music events through ticket sales and distribution. Online ticketing platforms, such as Ticketmaster and StubHub, have become popular due to their user-friendly interfaces and secure payment gateways. Mobile ticketing, featuring digital tickets accessible on smartphones, enhances the ticketing experience and reduces the risk of counterfeit tickets. Secondary ticketing platforms, like Viagogo and SeatGeek, offer fans an alternative to secure tickets for sold-out events. Data analytics and personalized marketing strategies are emerging trends, enabling ticketing companies to provide customized recommendations and targeted campaigns. These advancements are anticipated to boost the growth of the ticketing segment in the live music market. For more information on market segmentation with geographical analysis including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2018 - 2022) - Download a Sample Report Research Analysis Live music concerts continue to captivate audiences worldwide, bringing people together through the power of music. Mobile apps have revolutionized the industry, allowing fans to access tickets, merchandise, and real-time updates on their favorite artists. From Blues to Pop, Rock, Metal, Electronica, and beyond, music events cater to diverse customer preferences. Emerging trends include the integration of technology, such as holograms and virtual online platforms, into live performances. Local special circumstances and macroeconomic factors can impact the livelihood of musicians, influencing tours and festivals. Social interaction and the connection with like-minded individuals are cornerstones of the live music experience, spanning decades. The younger generation continues to discover new artists and genres, ensuring the industry's longevity. Live music events offer more than just entertainment – they provide a unique experience for fans to engage with their favorite musicians and create memories that last a lifetime. Market Research Overview Live music concerts have seen a significant growth in popularity with the advent of mobile apps, allowing fans to easily discover and purchase tickets for their favorite artists and genres, including Blues, Pop, Rock, Metal, Electronica, and more. The live music scene is not just limited to concerts but also includes parties and music festivals, which offer unique experiences for like-minded individuals. Urbanization and industrial developments have led to the adoption of technology in music production lines and automation, transforming the way music is created and performed. Emerging trends such as virtual online platforms, holograms, and interactive activities have added new dimensions to live music events, catering to the younger generation's preferences for experiences over material possessions. Music festivals have become a cornerstone of the live music industry, attracting passionate audiences from worldwide, with genres ranging from local talent to international stars. Event organizers leverage social media and ticket sales to reach consumers, while B2C enterprises focus on Gross Merchandise Value and user metrics to optimize their offerings. The live music industry is influenced by various macroeconomic factors, including disposable incomes, consumer behavior, and emerging trends. Representativeness, social outlook, and urban population play a crucial role in shaping the industry's future, with Goldman Sachs predicting a decade-long livelihood for musicians, tours, and festivals. Live performance remains the heart of the industry, with artists, DJs, agents, promoters, ticketing companies, contractors, record companies, corporate brands, and sponsors all playing essential roles in bringing the music to the fans. From small clubs to arena shows and stadiums, the live music industry continues to evolve, offering unforgettable experiences for fans and artists alike. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Revenue Tickets Sponsorship Merchandising Genre Pop Rock Hip-hop EDM Metal Music And Others Format Event Type Geography North America Europe APAC South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: media@technavio.com Website: www.technavio.com/ View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/live-music-market-size-is-set-to-grow-by-usd-35-56-billion-from-2024-2028--growing-demand-for-live-music-experiences-to-boost-the-market-growth-technavio-302314961.html SOURCE Technavio © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has surgery on torn knee meniscus, will be out for 6 weeks ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Zegras had surgery Thursday, the team announced. Canadian Press Dec 12, 2024 3:49 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras will be out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Zegras had surgery Thursday, the team announced. Zegras was injured last week on a fairly innocent-looking play during the Ducks' 4-1 loss to Vegas in Anaheim. Zegras and William Karlsson only briefly got their skates and stick blades entangled, but Zegras needed help to get off the ice after taking a fall. Zegras' torn meniscus is his third major injury in just over a year, although a torn meniscus is likely a fortunate outcome for a knee injury that could have been much worse. He was limited to 31 games last season by two injury setbacks, including a broken ankle that required surgery. Zegras has four goals and six assists in 24 games this season for Anaheim, which had lost four straight heading into its road game against Toronto on Thursday night. The Ducks surprisingly activated forward Robby Fabbri from injured reserve before they faced the Maple Leafs. Fabbri had arthroscopic knee surgery on Nov. 15 and is progressing much faster than his initial predicted timeline of six to eight weeks. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/NHL The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Hockey Maple Leafs goalie Stolarz leaves game after first period due to lower-body injury Dec 12, 2024 5:28 PM Star centre J.T. Miller set to return to Vancouver Canucks' lineup against Panthers Dec 12, 2024 12:13 PM NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic Dec 12, 2024 8:04 AMHere’s Who Trump Could Pick For Attorney General Next—As Gaetz Withdraws Amid ScandalThe rivalry between two of the world's richest men, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, has once again become a topic of discussion. Musk accused Bezos of having urged the public to sell Tesla and SpaceX stocks before the critical U.S. presidential election. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk also alleged that Bezos had said Trump was going to lose. In an unusual statement, Bezos responded by outright denying the claims. Musk's Accusation Elon Musk, a prominent supporter of Donald Trump during the election, accused Jeff Bezos of telling people that Trump would certainly lose. According to Musk, the panic created from this statement might have caused some people to sell their Tesla and SpaceX stocks out of a growing fear that if Trump lost, there might be market repercussions. Musk tweeted that someone had told him this at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's resort in Florida. Bezos Denies Claims Jeff Bezos, hardly ever present on social media, came back with a short but to-the-point denial of Musk's claims. In his first post since November 6, Bezos stated: “Nope. 100% not true.” Musk later pressed a laughing emoji and said: “Well, then, I stand corrected.” What It Looks Like Musk is said to have spent over $130 million on Trump's reelection campaign and has had a close connection with the former president. There have been a series of controversies over his association with Trump, fearing that it may sting Tesla and SpaceX stocks during political turmoil moments. It seems that Musk and Bezos fought an antagonistic battle, and the companies Tesla and Amazon are always embroiled in the technological and innovation wars with one another. In this case, for now, the matter appears to be settled, illustrating the growing public nature of disputes between billionaire titans. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.
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UK's longest-serving MP calls for assisted dying vote delay as not enough time 'to consider immense complexities'WASHINGTON—A watchdog complaint alleges that a Biden administration official violated federal ethics law by actively maintaining a “Kamala Wins” X account supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign earlier this year. “This is a straightforward case where Wolf is a government employee covered by the Hatch Act and is strictly prohibited from making political social media posts during work hours or while in government buildings,” the FACT complaint stated. “Yet, a political account directly controlled by Wolf (‘Kamala’s Wins’) and potentially several other accounts (under the ’Democratic Wins Media' umbrella) were actively posting political content during federal government workdays,” the complaint continued. “Involvement by Wolf of any kind with any of these accounts would be a Hatch Act violation. Given the prominence of Wolf’s political account, his political activity could easily be seen as coercive and hostile to other employees.” The FACT complaint listed multiple examples of “Kamala Wins” posts on X posted during official work hours that advocated the vice president’s election against former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee. The X account was titled “Biden Wins” prior to President Joe Biden’s July decision to withdraw his candidacy for a second term and endorse Harris, who was then selected as the party’s nominee by the Democratic National Convention in August. Wolf was appointed in 2023 to the ITC position as a Schedule C political appointee. Political appointees, unlike career employees, can be fired at will, but they are covered fully by the Hatch Act. Zachary Kurz, an OSC spokesman, confirmed to The Epoch Times that the FACT complaint had been filed, and said that Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger could not comment on the case. Wolf said, according to the complaint, to not be the sole poster on the “Kamala Wins” X account. “He has not provided any details about his work with the account or who was actually making the posts and when. The account continued to be active at all times of the day and posted blatant political content during the government workday,” the complaint alleged. Wolf is the second political appointee in the Biden administration to be accused of Hatch Act violations. In November, the OSC filed a Hatch Act complaint with the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) against Neera Tanden, Biden’s White House Domestic Policy Adviser. The OSC said that on Aug. 30, 2024, Tanden took down an X post she had put up the day before, encouraging contributions to Democratic congressional candidates.What Diversity Does — and Doesn't — Look Like in Trump's Cabinet
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Cava Group ( CAVA -1.82% ) was one of the better-performing names in 2024. Even after a recent pullback, the stock has risen by more than 175% over the last year, likely because many saw it as a second-chance Chipotle as it works to bring fast, healthy Mediterranean food to more customers. However, the stock has dropped almost 25% since early December. Hence, the question for investors: Is Cava in a temporary bear market and will continue surging in 2025, or will it face considerable pain as the value of the restaurant stock continues to slide? The state of Cava Group stock Admittedly, the narrative that Cava is "Mediterranean Chipotle" is oversimplified but difficult to ignore. Indeed, consumers and investors will probably recall that Chipotle built its success by offering healthy, reasonably priced food that is fast and delicious. Moreover, American consumers have grown more health-conscious in recent years, and various segments of the media have long promoted Mediterranean cuisine as a healthy alternative. Hence, the times seem to call for a fast-casual restaurant like Cava. Additionally, Cava's growth has outpaced Chipotle's. In the first 40 weeks of fiscal 2024 (ended Oct. 6), revenue of $736 million grew 34% compared with the same period in fiscal 2023. In comparison, Chipotle's revenue rose 15% over approximately the same period. Also, Cava's restaurant count, which had reached 352 at the end of fiscal Q3, rose 21% year over year, and its same-restaurant sales grew 11% during that period. Furthermore, its costs and expenses rose 28% during the first 40 weeks of fiscal 2024, slightly lagging the revenue increase over the same period. That led to a $52 million net income, well above the $12 million during the same time frame in fiscal 2023. Cava looks set to improve its performance, as it has guided for 12% to 13% same-restaurant sales growth for fiscal 2024. Since analysts predict 32% revenue growth for Cava for the fiscal year, it appears set for continued prosperity, at least for now. Cava's growing pains Nonetheless, the recent decline in the stock may face a challenge that tends to hurt growth stocks : slowing revenue increases. In fiscal 2025, analysts predict 24% yearly revenue growth. While that still represents robust growth, it also marks a significant slowdown from the last fiscal year. Moreover, it compares less favorably in other ways to its larger fast-casual rival, Chipotle. Unfortunately for Cava investors, this goes well beyond the fact that Mexican cuisine is more popular than Mediterranean food. Cava's goal of 1,000 restaurants by 2032 would approximately triple its number of locations. However, Chipotle intends to operate 7,000 restaurants in North America, not including its international plans (it operates over 3,600 locations now). Since Cava has not outlined any publicly outlined goals to expand outside the U.S., Chipotle may have a larger growth goal, even in percentage terms. Amid that future, valuation differences favor Chipotle. Cava's recent turn to profitability probably makes its P/E ratio a misleading valuation comparison. Still, Cava's price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 15 is far above Chipotle's sales multiple of 8, which may leave investors wondering whether Cava is worth that extra expense. CAVA PS Ratio data by YCharts Where will Cava stock go in 2025? Given current conditions, investors should expect Cava stock to struggle over the next year. Indeed, with its rapid growth and potential to add new locations, Cava Group stock should prosper longer term, meaning current shareholders should probably not sell. However, slowing revenue growth tends to hurt stocks with high valuations, a factor that may have already begun to weigh on Chipotle's stock performance. Additionally, comparing Cava's valuation to Chipotle's highlights how expensive the stock has become, making investors less inclined to buy Cava shares. Ultimately, Cava Group stock should turn into a winning investment for long-term shareholders. Nonetheless, its long-term investment case appears more favorable than its potential performance in 2025.Missed kicks. Poor tackling. Costly penalties. Week 12 was filled with sloppy play around the NFL, leading to some upsets and surprising outcomes. Jayden Daniels nearly led Washington to an improbable comeback down 10 in the final two minutes against Dallas only to fall short because Austin Seibert's extra point sailed wide left. After a field goal and successful onside kick, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard catch-and-run touchdown to bring the Commanders within one point with 21 seconds remaining. But Seibert's point-after attempt failed and the Cowboys returned the ensuing onside kick for a touchdown to seal a 34-26 victory. Special teams were atrocious for both teams. Seibert also missed his first extra point and Washington allowed KaVontae Turpin's 99-yard kickoff return for a score earlier in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys missed a field goal, had another blocked and had a punt blocked. "What a wild special teams moment of blocked punts, kicks, kickoff returns, blocked field goals, just a number of things going to that spot," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. Washington (7-5) was a 10 1/2-point favorite over the undermanned Cowboys (4-7) but ended up losing a third straight game. The Houston Texans were 8-point favorites against the lowly Tennessee Titans and let the game come down to Ka'imi Fairbairn missing a 28-yard field goal that would have tied it with just under two minutes left. C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, was sacked four times and the Texans (7-5) committed 11 penalties, including an illegal shift that negated a go-ahead 33-yard TD pass to Nico Collins on the drive that ended with Fairbairn's miss in the 32-27 loss. The Titans (3-8) averaged just 17 points per game before putting 32 on the scoreboard against Houston's defense that entered No. 4 in the league. "We didn't do anything well enough to win this game," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. "Out of all the positives that we did have, there were way too many negatives. Too many negative plays. Score, get a penalty, get touchdowns called back. Get penalties on special teams. Just way too many negative plays defensively, like unexplainable explosives for touchdowns. We just didn't play good across the board." The San Francisco 49ers didn't have quarterback Brock Purdy, star edge rusher Nick Bosa and All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams against Green Bay. That was no excuse for their undisciplined performance. The Niners committed nine penalties and their tackling was shoddy in a 38-10 loss to the Packers. The defending NFC champions are 5-6 with a trip to Buffalo (9-2) coming up. They're still only one game behind Seattle and Arizona in the NFC West. "I'm really not concerned right now about how many guys were missing. We didn't play good enough, so that's not a factor. But, when you are missing some guys, you do have to be better. When you have those penalties and we didn't stop the run like we did and we had those three turnovers in the second half, that's how you get embarrassed." Coming off their first loss of the season, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs needed Patrick Mahomes' heroics on the final drive to beat Carolina 30-27. Mahomes ran 33 yards to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired. Kansas City had 10 penalties, including a pass interference that gave the Panthers (3-8) another chance to make the 2-point conversion that tied the game with 1:46 remaining. On defense, the Chiefs (10-1) suddenly shaky unit gave up 334 total yards against Bryce Young and an offense that entered last in the NFL. "We've got to do better. We're doing good in the red zone but that's only a third of the field," Chiefs safety Bryan Cook said. "We will go back and look at the film to see what we're doing week to week, and see the tendencies that we're giving up, and just move forward from there. At the end of the day, we're all vets in the room for the most part. ... got to go back to the drawing board and see what we're doing and correct it from there." The Vikings allowed the Bears to recover an onside kick with 21 seconds left and Caleb Williams followed with a 27-yard pass to D.J. Moore to set up Cairo Santos' tying 48-yard field goal. But Minnesota won in overtime, 30-27. The Chiefs and Vikings overcame their mistakes in narrow victories. The Commanders, Texans and 49ers couldn't. They have to be better down the stretch to make a playoff run. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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I'm going to watch Thanksgiving Day sports on TV all day long – join me, here's my ultimate 24-hour streaming scheduleFamily of Lyle and Erik Menendez told a judge Monday they want the men freed from the life sentences they are serving for the shotgun murders of their parents, as their court case suffered a delay. The pair have been in prison since a blockbuster trial in the 1990s that became almost compulsory viewing for millions of Americans. Television audiences were riveted by the gruesome details of the slayings of Jose and Kitty Menendez at the family's luxury Beverly Hills mansion. The two men, who have spent more than three decades behind bars, had been due to appear by videolink at a hearing in Los Angeles, their first court appearance in 28 years as a campaign to set them free gathers pace. But technical difficulties scuppered the appearance and the hearing was pushed back to the end of January. Nevertheless, Judge Michael Jesic called the two men's elderly aunts to the stand to hear them plead for the brothers to be freed. "I would like to be able to hug them and see them," Jose Menendez's older sister Terry Baralt, 85, said. "I would like them to come home." Kitty's sister, Joan Vander Molen, echoed that. "No child should go through what Erik and Lyle went through," she said. "They never knew if tonight will be the night when they would be raped." Prosecutors painted the crime as a cold-hearted bid by the then-young men -- Lyle was 21 and Erik was 18 -- to get their hands on their parents' $14 million fortune. But their attorneys described the 1989 killings as an act of desperate self-defense by young men subjected to years of sexual abuse and psychological violence at the hands of an abusive father and a complicit mother. The case saw a huge surge of renewed interest this year with the release of the Netflix hit "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story." The hearing comes after a campaign to secure their release, supported by Kim Kardashian and other celebrities. "Set them free before the Holidays!" wrote Tammi Menendez, Erik's wife, on social media last week. Public interest was such that the court held a lottery for the 16 seats in the public gallery. Nick Bonanno, a former high school classmate of Erik's, was the first to arrive at the court, taking his place at the head of the line at 4:30 am (1230 GMT). "I wanted to show support to... Eric and Lyle," he told AFP ahead of the hearing. "It's all about supporting and healing, not just for the families, but for us as a culture." Elena Gordon, 43, said she wanted "to witness a part of our local history." The hearing was intended as a starting point for lawyers working on three routes to free Erik Menendez, 53, and Lyle Menendez, 56. Attorney Mark Geragos has filed a writ of habeas corpus, an attempt to effectively vacate the brothers' first-degree murder conviction, which could free the brothers immediately. Another route is an effort to get the men re-sentenced on the same conviction, which would open the way for them to request parole. Finally, Geragos has submitted a clemency request to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Journalist Robert Rand, who wrote a book about the case, and who is in regular touch with the brothers, said the family was optimistic. But, he said, no one was expecting any quick fixes. "They're hopeful," he said. "They don't know what's going to happen. "I believe this could take much longer than was originally anticipated. It could be six months, could be eight months, could be a year, but eventually they will get out." With excitement over the case near fever pitch, tourists are regularly making pilgrimages to the Beverly Hills home where the killings took place. Australian Christian Hannah, who was born almost two decades after the double murders, made sure the home was a stop on his tour of celebrity hotspots, because of his fascination with the Netflix show. "It's really awesome seeing it in person," he told AFP last week. "It's just because you see it on TV and you see it in person, just feels really cool." pr-hg/amz/jgc
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