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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pick your adjective to describe the Kansas City Chiefs this season — charmed, serendipitous, fortunate or just plain lucky — and it probably fits, and not just because they keep winning games that come down to the wire. Every time they need help at a position, they've found someone sitting on the couch, seemingly waiting for their call. First it was wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned to the Chiefs just before the season after Marquise Brown was lost to shoulder surgery. Then it was running back Kareem Hunt, who likewise returned to his former team when Isiah Pacheco broke his fibula. Left tackle D.J. Humphries came next when other options at the position were struggling, and this week it was Steven Nelson, who came out of retirement to help a secondary that has struggled for weeks. "Just got an opportunity, got a call. Was very excited about it," said Nelson, who spent his first four seasons in Kansas City before stints in Pittsburgh and Houston, and ultimately calling it quits in June so he could spend more time with his family. "I've got two daughters and been spending a lot of time with him," Nelson said, "but still trying to work out. It was kind of the perfect scenario, getting the call, especially where this team has been and this point in the season. Great opportunity." It's been a perfect opportunity for all of them. Perfect fits for the Chiefs, too. Each could have signed just about anywhere else and been able to contribute, yet they were still sitting around when Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reached out. In the case of Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Humphries, there were some concerns about injuries that had kept some teams away, but the Chiefs were willing to take a risk on them. Smith-Schuster, who has dealt with knee trouble for years, missed some time with a hamstring injury this season. But he still has 202 yards and a touchdown receiving, and has provided some veteran leadership in the locker room. Hunt was coming off a sports hernia surgery, a big reason why the Browns — whom the Chiefs visit Sunday — declined to bring him back after five years spent in a one-two punch with Nick Chubb. But when Pacheco went down, Hunt stepped in and their offense barely missed a beat; he has run for a team-leading 608 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games. Humphries was still rehabbing a torn ACL at the start of the season, but the former Pro Bowl tackle was cleared just before the Chiefs called him. Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris had struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side, so they brought in Humphries to help out. And while he hurt his hamstring late in his debut last week against the Chargers, the Chiefs still hope he'll be recovered and fully up to speed in time for the stretch run and the playoffs. "I'm in Kansas City, bro. I'm pretty ecstatic. It don't get much better than this," Humphries said. "Everybody is excited for me to be here and that's a really good feeling. You're getting All-Pro guys' arms outstretched, like, 'We're so glad you're here.'" The providential signings don't stop at those four players, either. When the Chiefs lost kicker Harrison Butker to knee surgery, they signed Spencer Shrader off the Jets practice squad, and he promptly kicked a game-winner against Carolina. But then Shrader hurt his hamstring and landed on injured reserve. The 49ers had just waived Matthew Wright, and the Chiefs signed him up. He's gone 8 for 9 on field-goal tries, has been perfect on PATs, and banged the game-winner off the upright and through last week against Los Angeles. Just like Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Nelson, Wright had been with Kansas City a couple of years ago. "It definitely helps, him knowing how we do things, how we practice and what we expect," Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said. "That all helped, for sure. And he's a veteran. He's been a lot of places. It wasn't like he was a rookie off the street." Or off the couch, for that matter. NOTES: Butker planned to kick again Thursday and could come off IR to face the Browns on Sunday. "He looked good," Toub said. "We have to see how he responds." ... Humphries (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. RT Jawaan Taylor (knee) was limited. ... SS Justin Reid will likely handle kickoffs against Cleveland. He has a stronger leg than Wright and also puts another athletic and adept tackler on the field on special teams. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Late kickoff return TDs by Turpin and Thomas spark the Cowboys as they end their 5-game skidThe Philippines once again failed in the pass-or-fail corruption benchmark needed to secure grant assistance from the United States aid arm Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC). MCC's fiscal year 2025 Country Scorebook released on Nov. 21, which listed down the possible compact and threshold program beneficiaries for next year, showed that the Philippines passed 14 out of the 20 annual indicators across three categories. In particular, the country garnered green marks in the following indicators: inflation, regulatory quality, trade policy, gender in the economy, land rights and access, access to credit, and employment opportunity (in the area of "economic freedom"); political rights, civil liberties, government effectiveness, and freedom of information (in "ruling justly"); as well as health expenditures, girls' lower secondary education completion rate, and child health (in "investing in people"). However, the Philippines' garnered red marks in fiscal policy (in economic freedom); control of corruption and rule of law (in ruling justly); and also in education expenditures, natural resource protection, and immunization rates (in investing in people). Under MCC's rules, a compact or multi-year funding can only be extended to countries that passed at least half of the yearly indicators, which the Philippines did, as well as pass what are regarded as "hard hurdles" for eligibility—the civil liberties and political rights (that both measure democratic rights), and control of corruption indicators. As in recent years, the country continued to fail in the control-of-corruption indicator, which, alongside the rule-of-law indicator that also got a red mark, is based on both the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank and non-profit Brookings Institution's latest Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). The Philippines landed in the 41st percentile for controlling corruption, whose passing score must be above the 50th percentile. In MCC's fiscal year 2024 country scorebook that came out last year, the Philippines actually garnered fewer green marks—in only 11 indicators, and similarly got a red mark in control of corruption. Still, the Philippines had been chosen by MCC for a smaller threshold grant together with Tanzania, as these two countries "experienced set-backs, but are now on a positive governance trajectory." Threshold programs are being developed with countries which "demonstrate a significant commitment to meeting the eligibility criteria but do not qualify for MCC compact assistance." In the case of the Philippines, MCC had noted that the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier "committed to advancing critical reforms, pledged to increase transparency, and strengthened judicial independence and the prosecution of human rights violations." "By selecting the Philippines for a threshold program, MCC can support the government to undertake policy and institutional reforms to address the country's development needs while also encouraging further progress on advancing labor and human rights and combating corruption," the aid agency said in December 2023. The Philippine program is aimed at "supporting the government's efforts to reduce poverty and encourage economic growth, while continuing to strengthen just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and social investment" through institutional and policy reforms, MCC subsequently said last February. MCC chief executive officer (CEO) Alice Albright likewise visited the Philippines in February 2024, during which she met with Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, as well as Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick D. Go. Last September, Manila Bulletin already asked for updates on this MCC threshold program for the Philippines, but Department of Finance (DOF) officials did not provide any. It was also in September when the Philippines was included among MCC's 62 candidate-countries for its 2025 fiscal year. The Philippines joined 58 other candidates in the low-income country category, while three countries were short-listed as potential lower middle-income beneficiaries. Following a $20.7-million threshold program from 2006 to 2009, the Philippines in 2011 received its maiden MCC compact grant worth $434 million, which funded the construction of roads in Samar island, reformed revenue administration, and supported social services delivery to the poor. After the first compact in ended 2016, the MCC deferred a new one for the Philippines as the country had been "subject to a further review of concerns around rule of law and civil liberties" under then-US president Barack Obama, who had been critical of former president Rodrigo R. Duterte's deadly war on drugs. As such, the Philippines in 2017 also withdrew from the planned second MCC grant to build roads along the coast of Eastern Luzon.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pick your adjective to describe the Kansas City Chiefs this season — charmed, serendipitous, fortunate or just plain lucky — and it probably fits, and not just because they keep winning games that come down to the wire. Every time they need help at a position, they've found someone sitting on the couch, seemingly waiting for their call. First it was wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned to the Chiefs just before the season after Marquise Brown was lost to shoulder surgery. Then it was running back Kareem Hunt, who likewise returned to his former team when Isiah Pacheco broke his fibula. Left tackle D.J. Humphries came next when other options at the position were struggling, and this week it was Steven Nelson, who came out of retirement to help a secondary that has struggled for weeks. "Just got an opportunity, got a call. Was very excited about it," said Nelson, who spent his first four seasons in Kansas City before stints in Pittsburgh and Houston, and ultimately calling it quits in June so he could spend more time with his family. People are also reading... "I've got two daughters and been spending a lot of time with him," Nelson said, "but still trying to work out. It was kind of the perfect scenario, getting the call, especially where this team has been and this point in the season. Great opportunity." It's been a perfect opportunity for all of them. Perfect fits for the Chiefs, too. Each could have signed just about anywhere else and been able to contribute, yet they were still sitting around when Chiefs general manager Brett Veach reached out. In the case of Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Humphries, there were some concerns about injuries that had kept some teams away, but the Chiefs were willing to take a risk on them. Smith-Schuster, who has dealt with knee trouble for years, missed some time with a hamstring injury this season. But he still has 202 yards and a touchdown receiving, and has provided some veteran leadership in the locker room. Hunt was coming off a sports hernia surgery, a big reason why the Browns — whom the Chiefs visit Sunday — declined to bring him back after five years spent in a one-two punch with Nick Chubb. But when Pacheco went down, Hunt stepped in and their offense barely missed a beat; he has run for a team-leading 608 yards and five touchdowns in 10 games. Humphries was still rehabbing a torn ACL at the start of the season, but the former Pro Bowl tackle was cleared just before the Chiefs called him. Kingsley Suamataia and Wanya Morris had struggled to protect Patrick Mahomes' blind side, so they brought in Humphries to help out. And while he hurt his hamstring late in his debut last week against the Chargers, the Chiefs still hope he'll be recovered and fully up to speed in time for the stretch run and the playoffs. "I'm in Kansas City, bro. I'm pretty ecstatic. It don't get much better than this," Humphries said. "Everybody is excited for me to be here and that's a really good feeling. You're getting All-Pro guys' arms outstretched, like, 'We're so glad you're here.'" The providential signings don't stop at those four players, either. When the Chiefs lost kicker Harrison Butker to knee surgery, they signed Spencer Shrader off the Jets practice squad, and he promptly kicked a game-winner against Carolina. But then Shrader hurt his hamstring and landed on injured reserve. The 49ers had just waived Matthew Wright, and the Chiefs signed him up. He's gone 8 for 9 on field-goal tries, has been perfect on PATs, and banged the game-winner off the upright and through last week against Los Angeles. Just like Smith-Schuster, Hunt and Nelson, Wright had been with Kansas City a couple of years ago. "It definitely helps, him knowing how we do things, how we practice and what we expect," Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub said. "That all helped, for sure. And he's a veteran. He's been a lot of places. It wasn't like he was a rookie off the street." Or off the couch, for that matter. NOTES: Butker planned to kick again Thursday and could come off IR to face the Browns on Sunday. "He looked good," Toub said. "We have to see how he responds." ... Humphries (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. RT Jawaan Taylor (knee) was limited. ... SS Justin Reid will likely handle kickoffs against Cleveland. He has a stronger leg than Wright and also puts another athletic and adept tackler on the field on special teams. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
McDonald’s is pulling out all the stops to rebuild its reputation and lure customers back after an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions in its Quarter Pounder hamburgers. The fast-food giant has reportedly earmarked $100 million for recovery efforts, including marketing and franchisee support to address the fallout. Don't Miss: It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos holds over $70 million in art — this alternative asset has outperformed the S&P 500 by a significant margin delivering an average annual return of 11.5%. Here’s how many are getting started. The global games market is projected to generate $272B by the end of the year — for $0.55/share, this VC-backed startup with a 7M+ userbase gives investors easy access to this asset market. The outbreak infected more than 100 people across 14 states, hospitalized 34 and tragically claimed one life, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC traced the source to a supplier that has since recalled the product, Business Insider reported. Still, McDonald's is feeling the heat. The company acknowledged the toll in its third-quarter earnings report, which revealed a decline in-store visits and daily sales as cautious customers stayed away. McDonald’s stock has dropped over 7% in the past month. The crisis has had a broad impact on business. Trending: Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – You can still get 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for with $1,000 for just $0.25/share To regain customer trust, McDonald's is spending $35 million on marketing campaigns, including a new TV ad promoting a limited-time offer of 10 Chicken McNuggets for just $1 via the McDonald’s app. The campaign aims to draw customers back with deals that highlight familiar favorites. An additional $65 million is being directed to support the franchisees hit hardest by the outbreak. These funds will cover operational losses and other costs as local operators work to recover from the health scare’s effects on traffic and sales. Michael Gonda, McDonald’s Chief Impact Officer for North America and Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, addressed the crisis head-on in a memo seen by CNN. “The relevance, trust and love for the Golden Arches has been hard-earned over nearly 70 years by our unwavering commitment to do the right thing,” they wrote. “The past three weeks have only further exemplified that.” See Also: This rooftop wind turbine is taking on a market projected to reach over $900 billion by 2032 — With already over 40,000 users signing up to purchase, here's a chance to be an early investor today! The fallout has demonstrated the importance of food safety and customer loyalty in maintaining McDonald's iconic brand. As the company works to restore confidence, the memo clarifies that rebuilding “trust and love” is a top priority. While the company's recovery plan is strong, the future remains uncertain. Analysts and investors will watch closely to see whether McDonald's can successfully rebound from the crisis and reignite customer enthusiasm. The Golden Arches are betting on turning a tough situation into an opportunity to show resilience and commitment to its customers. Read Next: ‘Scrolling to UBI': Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones – invest today with $1,000 for just $0.25/share If there was a new fund backed by Jeff Bezos offering a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends would you invest in it ? © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Pathstone Holdings LLC trimmed its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. ( NASDAQ:LULU – Free Report ) by 9.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 16,190 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 1,665 shares during the quarter. Pathstone Holdings LLC’s holdings in Lululemon Athletica were worth $4,393,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 78.2% during the second quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 98 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Paladin Wealth LLC bought a new position in Lululemon Athletica during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Versant Capital Management Inc raised its stake in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 61.5% in the 2nd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 105 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 40 shares during the period. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 127.5% in the third quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 116 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ridgewood Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Lululemon Athletica during the second quarter worth about $33,000. 85.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research firms have commented on LULU. UBS Group cut their target price on Lululemon Athletica from $385.00 to $315.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 20th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Lululemon Athletica from $263.00 to $261.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 30th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Lululemon Athletica from $310.00 to $360.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 5th. Wedbush reduced their price objective on shares of Lululemon Athletica from $400.00 to $324.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 28th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their target price on Lululemon Athletica from $291.00 to $292.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 30th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have assigned a hold rating and nineteen have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lululemon Athletica currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $357.13. Lululemon Athletica Trading Up 0.6 % Shares of LULU opened at $317.11 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.93 billion, a PE ratio of 24.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.24. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $291.83 and its 200-day moving average is $288.45. Lululemon Athletica Inc. has a 12 month low of $226.01 and a 12 month high of $516.39. Lululemon Athletica ( NASDAQ:LULU – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 29th. The apparel retailer reported $3.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.93 by $0.22. The firm had revenue of $2.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. Lululemon Athletica had a return on equity of 42.59% and a net margin of 16.34%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.68 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Lululemon Athletica Inc. will post 14.02 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Insiders Place Their Bets In other Lululemon Athletica news, CEO Calvin Mcdonald acquired 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $260.00 per share, for a total transaction of $1,040,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 89,922 shares in the company, valued at $23,379,720. This represents a 4.66 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . Also, insider Nicole Neuburger sold 486 shares of Lululemon Athletica stock in a transaction dated Thursday, September 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $269.59, for a total value of $131,020.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 6,198 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,670,918.82. This represents a 7.27 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Corporate insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock. About Lululemon Athletica ( Free Report ) Lululemon Athletica Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. It also provides fitness-inspired accessories. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding LULU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Lululemon Athletica Inc. ( NASDAQ:LULU – Free Report ). 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The Detroit Lions will play without two high draft picks in rookie cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. while possibly getting back veteran Emmanuel Moseley against the host Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Arnold was downgraded Saturday from questionable to out because of a groin injury. He was limited at practice on Thursday and participated in a full practice on Friday. The Lions drafted Arnold with the 24th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Arnold, 21, has started all 10 games and has 38 tackles and six passes defended. Rakestraw (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve after not practicing all week. He already had been ruled out for Sunday's game. Detroit picked Rakestraw in the second round (61st overall) out of Missouri. He has played in eight games and has six tackles. Rakestraw, 22, has played on 46 defensive snaps (8 percent) and 95 special teams snaps (42 percent). Moseley had full practice sessions all week and was activated from injured reserve on Saturday but was listed as questionable for Sunday. The 28-year-old is in his second season with Detroit and appeared in one game last season before going on IR in October 2023. He was placed on IR on Aug. 27 with a designation to return. Moseley played from 2018-22 for the San Francisco 49ers and had 162 tackles, four interceptions -- one returned for a touchdown -- and 33 passes defensed in 46 games (33 starts). Detroit elevated linebacker David Long on Saturday for game day. Long, 28, signed with the practice squad on Tuesday after the Miami Dolphins released him on Nov. 13. He had started six of eight games for the Dolphins this season and had 38 tackles. In other Lions news, the NFL fined wide receiver Jameson Williams $19,697 for unsportsmanlike conduct for making an obscene gesture during a touchdown celebration in last Sunday's 52-6 home win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the NFL Network reported Saturday. Williams, 23, scored on a 65-yard pass from Jared Goff with 12:55 remaining in the third quarter. --Field Level Media
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb ( NYSE:BMY – Free Report ) by 4.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 116,801 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock after buying an additional 5,407 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in Bristol-Myers Squibb were worth $6,044,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Reston Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Hollencrest Capital Management increased its position in Bristol-Myers Squibb by 61.3% during the third quarter. Hollencrest Capital Management now owns 492 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 187 shares during the period. Kennebec Savings Bank purchased a new stake in Bristol-Myers Squibb in the third quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb by 1,168.1% in the third quarter. Valued Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 596 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 549 shares during the period. Finally, LGT Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Bristol-Myers Squibb by 42.7% during the second quarter. LGT Financial Advisors LLC now owns 759 shares of the biopharmaceutical company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 227 shares during the last quarter. 76.41% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, SVP Phil M. Holzer sold 700 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $55.62, for a total value of $38,934.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now directly owns 11,760 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $654,091.20. The trade was a 5.62 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, EVP Samit Hirawat acquired 1,830 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $54.67 per share, for a total transaction of $100,046.10. Following the purchase, the executive vice president now owns 62,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,395,499.03. The trade was a 3.04 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . 0.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Get Our Latest Report on Bristol-Myers Squibb Bristol-Myers Squibb Trading Up 1.1 % Shares of BMY opened at $58.87 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $53.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $47.74. Bristol-Myers Squibb has a twelve month low of $39.35 and a twelve month high of $61.08. The company has a current ratio of 1.24, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $119.40 billion, a P/E ratio of -16.40, a PEG ratio of 15.62 and a beta of 0.44. Bristol-Myers Squibb ( NYSE:BMY – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 31st. The biopharmaceutical company reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.49 by $0.31. The firm had revenue of $11.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.26 billion. Bristol-Myers Squibb had a positive return on equity of 11.94% and a negative net margin of 15.30%. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s revenue was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.00 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Bristol-Myers Squibb will post 0.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Bristol-Myers Squibb Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 4th were issued a dividend of $0.60 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 4th. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.08%. Bristol-Myers Squibb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -66.85%. Bristol-Myers Squibb Profile ( Free Report ) Bristol-Myers Squibb Company discovers, develops, licenses, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells biopharmaceutical products worldwide. It offers products for hematology, oncology, cardiovascular, immunology, fibrotic, and neuroscience diseases. The company's products include Eliquis for reduction in risk of stroke/systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and for the treatment of DVT/PE; Opdivo for various anti-cancer indications, including bladder, blood, CRC, head and neck, RCC, HCC, lung, melanoma, MPM, stomach and esophageal cancer; Pomalyst/Imnovid for multiple myeloma; Orencia for active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis; and Sprycel for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. See Also Want to see what other hedge funds are holding BMY? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Bristol-Myers Squibb ( NYSE:BMY – Free Report ). 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ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP) — Cornelious Brown IV threw five touchdown passes, Donovan Eaglin ran for 105 yards and two scores, and Alabama A&M defeated Mississippi Valley State 49-35 on Saturday. The Bulldogs scored 21 points in the third quarter to break free from a 28-all tie at halftime. All three touchdowns came on passes by Brown. He hit DJ Nelson for 35 yards, Donovan Payne for 9 yards, and Keenan Hambrick for 13 yards. Alabama A&M led 49-28 heading to the final quarter. Donivan Wright caught Brown's two other TD passes. He was the Bulldogs' leading receiver with 79 yards among their team total of 296. Brown completed 19 of 28 passes for 252 yards for the Bulldogs (6-5, 4-3 SWAC). Ty’Jarian Williams was 12 for 28 passing for 275 yards for the Delta Devils (1-11, 1-7). He threw two TD passes and was intercepted twice. Nathan Rembert had 107 yards receiving and a touchdown on five receptions. 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If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.LOS ANGELES — Top-ranked South Carolina felt something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years. The sting of defeat after being thoroughly dominated in a 77-62 loss to No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Gone was the overall 43-game winning streak. Done was the run of 33 consecutive road victories. And the No. 1 ranking it's held for 23 consecutive polls will disappear Monday. "This is what we usually do to teams," coach Dawn Staley said. "We were on the receiving end of it." South Carolina hadn't lost since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat the Gamecocks in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (5-0) shot 47% from the floor and 3-point range, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had five players in double figures. "They actually executed our game plan to a T," Staley said. 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United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United, the airline announced Thursday. The new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other Find My network accessory to share the location with the airline’s customer service team to help locate their luggage in the event it’s misplaced. The feature is now available with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS 15.2. “Apple’s new Share Item Location feature will help customers travel with even more confidence, knowing they have another way to access their bag’s precise location with AirTag or their Find My accessory of choice,” said David Kinzelman, United’s chief customer officer. Travelers on United whose bags do not arrive at their destination can file a delayed baggage report with United and share the link to the item’s location either through the United app or via text message. After the report has been submitted, customer service agents will be able to locate the item on an interactive map alongside a timestamp of a recent update. The shared location will be disabled after a customer has the bag, and customers can also stop sharing the location of the item at any time on their own. The location link will also automatically expire after seven days. Using AirTags or other tracking devices on luggage is increasingly popular among frequent travelers, with a significant boom following the 2022 Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown , which displaced thousands of travelers over Christmas and into 2023, alongside much of their belongings. United says lost bags are rare, with more than 99% of its customers arriving with their bags. It says the new technology will help those with lost bags to recover them more quickly because the airline will have more information about them. Apple previously announced the new service will also be integrated at other air carriers, including Delta Air Lines. Others include Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Iberia, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Vueling. Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly!SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for plot points, cameos and the ending of “Wicked,” now playing in theaters, as well as minor spoilers for the “Wicked” stage show. It’s time to rejoicify! It’s been 21 years since the smash hit musical “Wicked” premiered on Broadway, and fans can finally watch the tale of two witches (at least, the first half of it) on the big screen in a larger-than-life film adaptation from director Jon M. Chu for Universal. The “Wicked” movie, which stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, is chock full of thrillifying nods to its many pieces of source material — and makes some notable changes from the stage version. “Wicked: Part 2,” which will cover the events of Act 2 from the original musical, opens on Nov. 21, 2025. For the uninitiated, the Tony-winning 2003 Broadway show starring Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth was adapted from Gregory Maguire’s book “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” which in turn is based on the 1900 novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum and its 1939 Technicolor film adaptation starring Judy Garland. With over 120 years of related lore to soak up, you’ll be forgiven for missing a few of the more confusifying Ozmopolitan allusions in the “Wicked” film — and there are many. Below, Variety’ s resident Ozians break down all the biggest easter eggs, cameos, references to “The Wizard of Oz” and changes from the beloved Broadway musical. The Universal Pictures logo has been replaced with a vintage version of the globe, reminiscent of the 1939 iteration—the year “The Wizard of Oz” premiered. As the camera pans over Oz before “No One Mourns the Wicked,” audiences see Dorothy, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and the Scarecrow easing on down the Yellow Brick Road. Will “Part 2” tie back the classic “Wizard of Oz” story more overtly than the musical? In an overhead shot of Munchkinland, over 9 million tulips bloom across the fields of Oz, planted in a rainbow pattern as a tribute to the iconic song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” As the children of Munchkinland frolic through the flower-filled fields, they celebrate the demise of the Wicked Witch of the West. A group of them ring bells and clang pots in celebration, playing the familiar, triumphant tune: “Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead.” When Elphaba is born, she’s thrust into the arms of her kind-hearted nanny, Dulcibear, who isn’t in the stage musical at all. Dulcibear, played by Tony nominated Sharon D. Clarke, becomes one of the few folks who treats Elphaba with respect as she grows up, underscoring the film’s theme that animals are a crucial (and misunderstood) part of society. The stage version doesn’t dive into Elphaba’s childhood, but the film fills in the backstory. We see her powers emerge at birth, levitating objects (including a mystical bottle of green elixir) even as a newborn. The film also shows the bullying she faced over her green skin, which sparked magical outbursts — like shooting rocks at the kids who tormented her. The Wizard of Oz is famous for traveling by hot air balloon, a detail that’s even documented in Elphaba’s children’s book about his origins. Balloons pop up all over the film — carved into Shiz’s facade beside the Wizard’s face, used to deliver invitations to meet the Wizard, emblazoned on souvenir stickers, adorning buildings in the Emerald City and even as a possible escape vehicle in the finale. L. Frank Baum, who penned “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” book series, inspired Elphaba’s name in the “Wicked” novel by Gregory Maguire. Say “L.F. Baum” slowly. Sounds like “El-pha-ba!” Her last name, Thropp, is only mentioned once on stage, but gets brought up far more in the movie: the Wizard even addresses his non-transferrable invitation to “Elphaba Thropp.” The film’s title card, which appears at the end of “No One Mourns the Wicked,” is designed in the style of “The Wizard of Oz’s” classic, curly script. The penultimate song of Act 2, “For Good,” sees Glinda and Elphaba reflecting on their friendship. The orchestration is subtly woven throughout the movie during moments of truth or genuine connection, including when Glinda longingly recounts her and Elphaba’s origin stories during “No One Mourns the Wicked.” The tune reappears during “Dancing Through Life” when Galinda and Elphaba connect on the dance floor – their first moment of true friendship. It even shows up during “Popular,” on the train heading to the Emerald City and during “Defying Gravity.” Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (who later becomes the Wicked Witch of the East), receives a pair of bejeweled silver shoes — the same ones Dorothy will eventually wear. Costume designer Paul Tazewell added a tornado shape to the heel, as a clever nod to the original twister that brought Dorothy from Kansas to Oz. Elphaba’s younger sister sports striped socks under her heels, a reference to her fate as the Wicked Witch of the East. Galinda’s parents are only referenced in the stage musical, but never actually appear. In the film, the Upper Uplands see Galinda off as she arrives for her first day at Shiz. Galinda’s mother is even played by Alice Fearn, who formerly played Elphaba in the West End production of “Wicked.” Galinda’s Shiz pals Pfannee and ShenShen are in the original musical, but have a much smaller role. The film sees Bowen Yang (playing a gender-swapped Pfannee) and Bronwyn James following Galinda around like lost puppies, providing comedic color commentary (usually at Elphaba’s expense). The stage show sees Elphaba arrive at Shiz as a student. In the film, however, she’s only there alongside her father to watch over her sister Nessarose as she starts at Shiz. After a magical mishap, though, Madame Morrible insists that Elphaba enrolls as a student herself. In both iterations, Elphaba makes a scene as she magically takes control of Nessarose’s wheelchair on orientation day at Shiz. On stage, Madame Morrible announces to everyone that she’s impressed by Elphaba’s powers and will write to the Wizard on her behalf. In the film, Madame Morrible takes credit for Elphaba’s show of power (likely to gain her trust), instead speaking with Elphaba about magic in private. Madame Morrible’s magical specialty is controlling the weather (including tornadoes). In honor of her stormy powers, hair and makeup designer Frances Hannon shaped her hairstyles to resemble swirling clouds. In a fit of rage, Elphaba wreaks havoc in the Shiz courtyard, knocking down a portrait of the Wizard. As it cracks and falls, an older emblem of the former animal leaders of Oz is revealed. Once powerful and significant, they have since been erased and replaced by the Wizard’s rule. The stage musical merely alludes to Elphaba’s powers, but they are in full force in the expanded land of Oz. She uses magic to crack a window in her and Galinda’s dorm room, practices levitation with Madame Morrible, can fly through the air during “The Wizard and I,” sends rocks at children as a child and experiences multiple visions of the future. Miss Cottle, a new character introduced in the film, is an administrative staff member at Shiz University played by Broadway alum and “Greatest Showman” standout Keala Settle. Miss Cottle yells “Not to fret – just a slight gulch !” when surprised by Elphaba’s arrival at Shiz. The exclamation is a subtle nod to the name of the original “Wizard of Oz” Wicked Witch – Almira Gulch. Blink and you might miss it: when students are reading their dorm assignments at Shiz, a familiar name appears. Ama Clutch is assigned as Galinda’s suite neighbor — a nod to the original “Wicked” novel, where she serves as Galinda’s school chaperone. She isn’t mentioned in the stage show. While Elphaba is running through a field singing “The Wizard and I,” she leaps into the air with a rainbow in the background as a nod to Judy Garland’s famous song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” There’s even a flock of bluebirds, a direct nod to the famous lyric: “Somewhere over the rainbow, bluebirds fly.” In addition to seeing the rainbow on screen, fans can also hear it. During the “Unlimited” lyric in “The Wizard and I,” the orchestration of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” can be heard underneath Cynthia Erivo’s vocals. When Galinda and Elphaba write home to complain about their new roommate, they slip in some new lyrics from the original soundtrack in their letters to their parents. Galinda makes the keen observation that her parents can’t respond immediately, given that it’s a letter, for example. During “What Is This Feeling?” there’s a combat lesson —potentially foreshadowing the later altercation in the musical, when Galinda uses her wand as a spinning baton in a catfight with Elphaba. Madame Morrible and Elphaba spend more one-on-one time together than in the stage iteration, working to refine Elphaba’s magic skills in preparation to impress the Wizard. Morrible encourages her to learn how to harness her emotions to gain better control of her powers. There are several nods to the Wicked Witch of the West that “Wizard of Oz” fans will recognize, including the shadowed fingers as Elphaba attempts to conjure her power in a session with Madame Morrible, a tribute to Margaret Hamilton’s iconic portrayal of the Wicked Witch in the original “Wizard of Oz.” Dr. Dillamond is the only animal on staff at Shiz in the stage show (he calls himself “the token goat”), but the film sees him meeting with animal colleagues to discuss their treatment and the disquieting rumors that animals are losing their abilities to speak. Elphaba has the power to see the future. She sings, “I’ve just had a vision, almost like a prophecy... a celebration throughout Oz that’s all to do with me.” At first, she thinks it’s a good omen, but it actually foreshadows the Munchkins celebrating her death in “No One Mourns the Wicked.” She also has other visions, like one of Dr. Dillamond trapped in a cage. During Fiyero’s entrance, he meets Elphaba in the forest rather than with a group of classmates at Shiz. Fans of the musical may recognize Elphaba’s insult— “Get stuffed”— as subtle foreshadowing to his fate in the second act. Fiyero – who typically makes his entrance passed out in a carriage on stage – swaps his footman (and Parent Trap-inspired goodbye handshake) for a noble steed. In fact, the horse used in the production was the same animal actor that Jonathan Bailey worked with in “Bridgerton.” Production designer Nathan Crowley created the elaborate library (or “book place,” as Galinda would call it) with rotating circular shelves. The ladders were designed to move separately from the wheels, allowing the letters “O” and “Z” to form at different points during the choreography. When Fieryo is looking for somewhere to corrupt his peers, he looks to the Ozdust ballroom. The lyrics and dialogue in which he suggests the location differs in the movie, both in location (moved to a different verse) and content (Galinda explains that the Ozdust is more of a scandal-odious night club than a student hang). There’s also extended orchestrations and additional choreography. As Fieryo taps his toes through the dance number, take a look at the books he walks on—they’re real Shiz course texts and Ozian spell books, each one carefully designed in detail by the production team. During “Dancing Through Life,” Fieryo observes Galinda off to the side in a foreshadowing pose—body slouched, arms extended—a subtle hint at his future in the musical. There are two subtle nods to Boq’s metal future during “Dancing Through Life”: Galinda places his red handkerchief over his heart, and Boq remarks that he “cries a lot,” foreshadowing the behavior of a certain heartless character in “The Wizard of Oz.” The expanded world of Oz (and not limited by stage set changes) lets Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero lead a group of students to the hidden Ozdust ballroom via boat and waterways —something that’s never seen in the stage production. The increased animal presence in the film extends to the Ozdust ballroom, a speakeasy-style venue where animals lead the house band. A pair of bejeweled red heels makes an appearance when Galinda gives outfit suggestions to Elphaba during “Popular,” as a wink to Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz.” They’re even clicked three times! Ariana Grande adds a fresh spin at the end of “Popular,” opting up and changing the key not once, but twice with two additional “La La, La La” sections before the grand finale. Dr. Dillamond reveals in an early scene that he’s particularly fond of poppies. “Wizard of Oz” fans will remember the crucial role the flowers play in the film, lulling Dorothy and the gang to sleep as they venture through a poppy field. After Dr. Dillamond is removed from his post at Shiz, a human professor brings a caged lion cub into his classroom, expressing his intent to prevent the animal from ever speaking. Elphaba magically distracts her peers, allowing her to escape with Fiyero and the cub. On stage, the students are forced into a fitful dance, while the film adaptation shows Elphaba floating Dillamond’s poppies around the room, causing her classmates to fall asleep (except Fiyero, who, like the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz,” stays awake). During their escape, Elphaba and Fiyero hop on bikes, with the newly-rescued lion cub tucked in a basket. This is a nod to Margaret Hamilton’s portrayal of the Wicked Witch in “The Wizard of Oz,” where she rides her bike with Toto in a basket as Almira Gulch in Kansas. As they pedal away, the Wicked Witch’s famous theme song plays in the background. Madame Morrible shields Elphaba from the rain with an umbrella before using her magic to clear the skies. But before doing so, she tells Elphaba, “We mustn’t let you get wet”—a nod to the Wicked Witch of the West’s famous weakness when Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her. The Wizard of Oz has his own unique form of invitation: by balloon. Elphaba receives a personalized summons from the Wizard in the shape of a mini hot air balloon, along with a non-transferable paper invite. Born Oscar Diggs, the Wizard of Oz is from Omaha, Nebraska, according to L. Frank Baum’s original novels. The film includes several nods to Omaha, like a label on the mini balloon invitation, a chant of “Oh-ma-ha, Oh-ma-ha” from the Wizomania hologram, and even luggage in the attic labeled with the city’s name during the finale “Defying Gravity.” Elphaba and Nessarose’s father is absent in the musical after dropping them off at school. However, in the film, the Governor of Munchkinland returns to see his eldest daughter off to the Emerald City and also meets his youngest daughter’s new boyfriend, Boq. As Elphaba and Glinda are momentarily separated at the train station and on the platform, the orchestration of “No One Mourns the Wicked” hums underneath. The two are – momentarily – separated and alone. Composer Stephen Schwartz added new music for the film, including an extended introduction to “One Short Day,” featuring musical trills as Elphaba and Glinda approach the Emerald City via train. Waterways and balloons aren’t the only ways to travel around Oz. The Emerald City train, designed to embody “fantastical technology,” was practically built at 106 feet long, 58 tons, and over 16 feet tall. Broadway’s original Glinda and Elphaba make a cameo during “One Short Day” as performers who tell the story behind the Wizard. Both actors were initially hesitant to appear for fear of distracting from Grande and Erivo’s moment, but producer Marc Platt convinced them that the film wouldn’t be the same without honoring their legacy. Menzel busts out her signature “Defying Gravity” riff during the song and Chenoweth recreates iconic Glinda wand manerisms. The Wizomania Choir is joined by the Emerald City Players, led by Chenoweth and Menzel, in new lyrics for “One Short Day.” Composer Stephen Schwartz wrote an additional verse for the Emerald City anthem, extending the stage’s mini “Wizomania” play with a more detailed backstory for the Wizard. This new version explains how people believed he was a savior, destined to fulfill a prophecy as a “magical wise one.” When in reality, he was just a guy who chanted “Omaha.” Composer Stephen Schwartz cameos as the Oz soldier who allows Elphaba and Glinda into the Wizard’s palace at the end of “One Short Day.” The musical’s book writer Winnie Holzman also appears in the Emerald City during “One Short Day,” touting the Wizard’s ability to read the Grimmerie. When composing “Wicked,” Schwartz included musical easter eggs to the “Wizard of Oz” score – including the tune of “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” within the score of “One Short Day.” In “The Wizard of Oz,” the Wizard famously tells everyone to “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.” This version nods to that line with a new scene, where the Wizard dances behind a curtain while showing Elphaba and Glinda his vision for Oz’s future. Trying to bond with the witches, the Wizard shows them a diorama of the city and even asks for their input on what color to make his brand-new brick road. The Wizard’s pre-Oz persona makes a few appearances in the palace attic, including a sign promoting the magician “Oscar Diggs” and a trunk from his old magic act. In a departure from the stage show, Elphaba and Glinda attempt to escape the palace through the ceiling by the Wizard’s hot air balloon. When that fails, Elphaba resorts to enchanting a flying broom. Fans of the musical will recognize the iconic moment in “Defying Gravity” when Elphaba lifts into the air on her broom, her black cape sprawling across the stage. The film honors this moment by lifting Cynthia Erivo in a similar pose, filling the frame with her black fabric as she soars high above the guards of Oz. As Elphaba rises above the Wizard’s guards during “Defying Gravity,” their lyrics differ depending on the medium. In the stage show, they shout “Get her!” while in the film adaptation, they chant “Kill her!” An extra vocal section is added at the climax of “Defying Gravity,” with Erivo belting “Unlimited!” as the audience sees how folks throughout Oz react to Madame Morrible’s declaration that Elphaba is a Wicked Witch. In act two of the musical, it’s revealed that Elphaba and Nessarose’s father dies of shame. However, in the final scene of part one, we see him collapse upon hearing the public declaration of his eldest daughter’s wickedness. Along with Elphaba’s father, we also see the responses from her peers at Shiz when Elphaba is declared public enemy no. 1. Fiyero flees the scene, while Boq looks up in fear and shock as chaos erupts at school. “Wicked: Part One” wraps right after “Defying Gravity,” just like the stage musical’s first act. “To Be Continued” appears in the same font as the “Wizard of Oz” title, but this time in color, signaling a full immersion into the world of Oz. The “Wicked” movie is significantly longer than the stage musical. The entire Broadway show is 2 hours and 45 minutes long (including a 15-minute intermission), while the first “Wicked” film alone clocks in at 2 hours and 40 minutes – with an entire second act to cover in the sequel. But we’re not complaining — more “Wicked” is always a good thing.
According to the study, thermal power plants in Bengal produce 313 kilotonnes of sulphur dioxide annually KOLKATA: Coal-fired thermal power plants in Bengal annually emit 18 times more sulphur dioxide than that generated by stubble-burning in Punjab and Haryana, revealed a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The findings underscore the need to curb the emissions, with experts advocating the installation of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) system. According to the study, thermal power plants in Bengal produce 313 kilotonnes of sulphur dioxide annually, while 17.8 kilotonnes are generated from burning 8.9 million tonnes of paddy straw in Punjab and Haryana. Assembly Election Results 'Ek hain, toh safe hain' is new 'Maha' mantra of India, says PM Modi in victory speech 'Let us take a pledge to build Golden Jharkhand': Hemant Soren after victory 'Cannot believe Maharashtra results': Uddhav vows to keep fighting But despite the continuous pollution , none of the 14 coal-based plants in Bengal, totalling 13.745 GW of installed capacity, has so far installed an FGD, pushing India to be one of the top sulphur dioxide-emission countries globally. India accounted for over 20% of human-made SO2 emission, showed the study. In 2023, India produced 6,807 kilotonnes of SO2 while generating power, surpassing nations, like Turkey and Indonesia. SO2 transforms into sulfate particles, a major component of PM2.5 pollution that poses severe health risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. CREA's research shows 96% of particulate pollution from coal plants is secondary, arising from chemical transformations of emitted gases, such as sulphur dioxide. Maharashtra Jharkhand Maharashtra Alliance View i Party View Seats: 288 L + W Majority: 145 BJP+ 229 MVA 47 OTH 12 Leads + Wins : 288 / 288 BJP+ WON Jharkhand Alliance View i Party View Seats: 81 Results Majority: 41 INDIA 56 NDA 24 OTH 1 Results : 81 / 81 INDIA WON Source: PValue Despite the ministry of environment , forests and climate change introducing emission standards in 2015, FGD adoption had been slow, said experts. Till Aug this year, only 39 units across the country installed the system, while work was underway at 238 units. Unlike farmers, who were penalised for stubble-burning, thermal power plants often got leniency and extensions for compliance, said experts. If the FGD system was installed at the units, SO2 emissions from Bengal's coal plants could drop by 64%, from 313 kilotonnes to 113 kilotonnes a year. IIT-Delhi estimates that FGD can reduce the concentration of SO2 by 55% within an 80-km radius and sulfate aerosols by 30% up to 100 km. Experts pointed out installing FGDs involved significant costs -Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore per megawatt, adding Rs 0.5-0.6 per unit to electricity generation. But, they said, public health benefits outweighed the installation expenses as better air quality could drastically cut down on hospitalisations and deaths from air pollution. With the installation of an FGD system, Farakka STPS, which emits 46 kilotonnes of sulphur dioxide annually, could see a reduction of 73% and Haldia plant 82%. Mejia TPS, Bakreswar TPS and Budge Budge TPS are also projected to achieve significant cuts. The CREA report highlights the need for policy enforcement and investment in emission-reduction technologies like, FGD system.