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As Protest Mounts, GD Leadership Grapples to Manage FalloutNEW YORK , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today announced that it would redeem all of its remaining outstanding 4.750% senior notes due May 15, 2025 (the "4.750% senior notes") on December 27, 2024 . The redemption price for the 4.750% senior notes is equal to the sum of 100% of the principal amount of the 4.750% senior notes that remain outstanding, the make-whole amount calculated in accordance with the terms of the 4.750% senior notes and the related indenture under which the 4.750% senior notes were issued, and the accrued and unpaid interest on the remaining 4.750% senior notes up to, but excluding, the redemption date of December 27, 2024 . The aggregate principal amount of the 4.750% senior notes outstanding and the aggregate principal amount of the 4.750% senior notes to be redeemed is as set forth below: Title of Security Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding Aggregate Principal Amount to be Redeemed 4.750% senior notes $125,561,000 $125,561,000 Holders owning 4.750% senior notes through a broker, bank, or other nominee should contact that party for information. For more information, holders of the 4.750% senior notes may call the paying agent for the redemption of the 4.750% senior notes, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas at (800) 735-7777. About Paramount Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The Company holds one of the industry's most extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the Company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions. Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This communication contains both historical and forward-looking statements, including statements related to our future results, performance and achievements. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements. 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These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: risks related to our streaming business; the adverse impact on our advertising revenues as a result of advertising market conditions, changes in consumer viewership and deficiencies in audience measurement; risks related to operating in highly competitive and dynamic industries, including cost increases; the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies and distribution models; risks related to our ongoing changes in business strategy, including investments in new businesses, products, services, technologies and other strategic activities; the potential for loss of carriage or other reduction in or the impact of negotiations for the distribution of our content; damage to our reputation or brands; losses due to asset impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets, FCC licenses and content; liabilities related to discontinued operations and former businesses; risks related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters; evolving business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection and similar risks; content infringement; domestic and global political, economic and regulatory factors affecting our businesses generally; disruptions to our operations as a result of labor disputes; the inability to hire or retain key employees or secure creative talent; volatility in the prices of the Companyʼs common stock; potential conflicts of interest arising from our ownership structure with a controlling stockholder; business uncertainties, including the effect of the Skydance transactions on the Companyʼs employees, commercial partners, clients and customers, and contractual restrictions while the Skydance transactions are pending; prevention, delay or reduction of the anticipated benefits of the Skydance transactions as a result of the conditions to closing the Skydance transactions; the Transaction Agreementʼs limitation on our ability to pursue alternatives to the Skydance transactions; risks related to a failure to complete the Skydance transactions, including payment of a termination fee and negative reactions from the financial markets and from our employees, commercial partners, clients and customers; risks related to change in control or other provisions in certain agreements that may be triggered by the Skydance transactions; litigation relating to the Skydance transactions potentially preventing or delaying the closing of the Skydance transactions and/or resulting in payment of damages; challenges realizing synergies and other anticipated benefits expected from the Skydance transactions, including integrating the Companyʼs and Skydanceʼs businesses successfully; potential unforeseen direct and indirect costs as a result of the Skydance transactions; any negative effects of the announcement, pendency or consummation of the Skydance transactions on the market price of the Companyʼs common stock and New Paramount Class B Common Stock; and other factors described in our news releases and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. 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NoneSirius XM Holdings Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsCitigroup Inc. raised its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. ( NYSE:ZWS – Free Report ) by 159.2% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 253,943 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 155,982 shares during the quarter. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions were worth $9,127,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD boosted its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 7.0% in the first quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 84,095 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,815,000 after purchasing an additional 5,536 shares during the period. Tidal Investments LLC increased its stake in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 24.1% in the 1st quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 10,889 shares of the company’s stock worth $364,000 after buying an additional 2,117 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions during the first quarter valued at about $209,000. Moody National Bank Trust Division lifted its position in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 8.8% in the second quarter. Moody National Bank Trust Division now owns 20,402 shares of the company’s stock valued at $600,000 after acquiring an additional 1,657 shares in the last quarter. Finally, OLD National Bancorp IN boosted its stake in shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions by 89.7% in the second quarter. OLD National Bancorp IN now owns 12,912 shares of the company’s stock worth $380,000 after acquiring an additional 6,106 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.33% of the company’s stock. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Stock Up 0.4 % Shares of NYSE ZWS opened at $39.82 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. has a 12-month low of $27.55 and a 12-month high of $40.64. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $37.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $33.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.41, a P/E/G ratio of 2.01 and a beta of 1.14. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 20th will be given a dividend of $0.09 per share. This represents a $0.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.90%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 20th. This is a positive change from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.08. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions’s payout ratio is 45.57%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $34.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $37.00 to $39.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Oppenheimer lifted their price target on shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Finally, Mizuho raised their price objective on Zurn Elkay Water Solutions from $34.00 to $37.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 31st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $38.17. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on ZWS Insider Activity In other Zurn Elkay Water Solutions news, VP Jeffrey J. Lavalle sold 3,132 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.15, for a total value of $122,617.80. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 35,422 shares in the company, valued at $1,386,771.30. This represents a 8.12 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . Also, CEO Todd A. Adams sold 120,000 shares of Zurn Elkay Water Solutions stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.83, for a total transaction of $4,779,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,242,867 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $89,333,392.61. This represents a 5.08 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 225,688 shares of company stock valued at $8,400,151. 3.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Profile ( Free Report ) Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation engages in design, procurement, manufacture, and marketing of water management solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers water safety and control products, such as backflow preventers, fire system valves, pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, PEX pipings, fittings, and installation tools under the Zurn and Wilkins brand names. 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Notre Dame vs. USC score: Live game updates, college football scores, NCAA top 25 highlights today - CBS SportsCal Poly Pomona and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students are putting the final touches on “Nessie’s Lakeside Laughs,” their float for this year’s Rose Parade. It will be seen worldwide the 136th Rose Parade — themed “The Best Day Ever” — on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The 55-foot long float made of plant life and animatronics stands at 21 feet and depicts an animated lakeside party featuring puffins sliding down the fin of Scotland’s mythical creature Nessie, beavers crafting with driftwood, a Scottish terrier riding a paddleboat on the loch and a smiling Highland cow spinning in an innertube. The universities won their 62nd award at the 2024 parade their entry “Shock n’ Roll: Powering the Musical Current.” They earned the Crown City Innovator Award, which recognizes innovations in technology and imagination. The float featured animatronic electric eels manning electric guitars, a manta ray, and a giant clam, having a rocking party on a coral reef. The float will leave Cal Poly Pomona on Thursday Dec. 19, after a ceremony with students and alums.
Citigroup Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. ( NYSE:SSD – Free Report ) by 4.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 46,119 shares of the construction company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,783 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Simpson Manufacturing were worth $8,821,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of SSD. Raymond James Trust N.A. grew its position in Simpson Manufacturing by 17.6% during the 3rd quarter. Raymond James Trust N.A. now owns 4,950 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $947,000 after purchasing an additional 742 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Simpson Manufacturing by 1.4% in the third quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 487,118 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $93,171,000 after buying an additional 6,585 shares during the last quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Simpson Manufacturing by 0.8% during the third quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC now owns 29,827 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $5,705,000 after buying an additional 228 shares during the period. Prospera Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Simpson Manufacturing during the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG acquired a new position in shares of Simpson Manufacturing in the 3rd quarter valued at $2,061,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.68% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Robert W. Baird lifted their price target on Simpson Manufacturing from $202.00 to $218.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, October 21st. Simpson Manufacturing Price Performance Shares of NYSE:SSD opened at $188.25 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 3.53, a quick ratio of 1.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. has a twelve month low of $157.42 and a twelve month high of $218.38. The company’s 50 day moving average is $186.55 and its 200 day moving average is $178.69. The company has a market cap of $7.94 billion, a PE ratio of 24.87 and a beta of 1.32. Simpson Manufacturing ( NYSE:SSD – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Monday, October 21st. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.40 by ($0.19). Simpson Manufacturing had a return on equity of 18.29% and a net margin of 14.51%. The business had revenue of $587.15 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $589.00 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.43 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. will post 7.55 EPS for the current year. Simpson Manufacturing Dividend Announcement The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, January 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.28 per share. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.59%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 2nd. Simpson Manufacturing’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 14.80%. About Simpson Manufacturing ( Free Report ) Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc, through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells structural solutions for wood, concrete, and steel connections. The company offers wood construction products, including connectors, truss plates, fastening systems, fasteners and shearwalls, and pre-fabricated lateral systems for use in light-frame construction; and concrete construction products comprising adhesives, specialty chemicals, mechanical anchors, carbide drill bits, powder actuated tools, fiber-reinforced materials, and other repair products for use in concrete, masonry, and steel construction, as well as grouts, coatings, sealers, mortars, fiberglass and fiber-reinforced polymer systems, and asphalt products for use in concrete construction repair, and strengthening and protection products. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding SSD? 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Chicopee police hoping to tap AI for enhanced crime responseTrend Vision OneTM – Email and Collaboration Security is a critical part of Trend's centralized attack surface risk management (ASRM) platform DALLAS , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated ( TYO: 4704 ; TSE: 4704 ), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced its positioning as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Email Security Platforms (ESP) . Rachel Jin , Chief Enterprise Platform Officer at Trend: "While technology continues to evolve, email remains the number one form of business communication—and a critical threat vector. Centralizing visibility and control as part of a fully integrated security architecture enables our customers to accelerate compliance and mitigate risk." Trend's flagship ESP product, Trend Vision OneTM – Email and Collaboration Security, is seamlessly integrated as part of a comprehensive ASRM and XDR platform for correlated intelligence and enhanced cross-layer security delivered from a single source. According to Gartner, "Leaders have a strong vision for the future of ESPs, balanced with the Ability to Execute on those visions. While Leaders may vary in product efficacy or functionality, their services offered are consumable by broad swathes of the email market and have strong commitments to customer success. Leaders are early to identify new attack trends and move quickly to fill gaps created by an evolving threat landscape, either by innovation or acquisition. Leaders excel with technical capabilities, infrastructure that supports progressive product strategies, and an emphasis on customer success." Trend has always prioritized continuous customer feedback, starting early on in the development lifecycle, in order to drive innovation, generate new product ideas and align solutions with user expectations. Core capabilities of Trend's ESP include: Trend's sales strategy is built on deep industry expertise and extensive intelligence. This enables the company to anticipate and rapidly respond to market shifts. *Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms, By Max Taggett , Nikul Patel , Franz Hinner , Deepak Mishra , 16 December 2024 Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Research & Advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, Magic Quadrant is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. About Trend Micro Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro's AI-powered cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, Trend's platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 70 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.TrendMicro.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trend-micro-named-a-magic-quadrant-leader-for-email-security-platforms-302334254.html SOURCE Trend Micro IncorporatedProtest blocks access to Deltaport for three hours Friday
NEW YORK , Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by the directors and officers of Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) in connection with Southwest Airlines' information technology infrastructure impacting the Company's business, operations, and stock price. If you currently own shares of Southwest Airlines stock, please visit the firm's website at https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10716 for more information. You may also contact Phillip Kim of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via email at case@rosenlegal.com . Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40 th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rosen-law-firm-announces-investigation-of-breaches-of-fiduciary-duties-by-the-directors-and-officers-of-southwest-airlines-co--luv-302334153.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.Article content It’s fair to say the federal Liberals’ 2020 ban on “assault-style” weapons has been a complete flop. It was launched after the April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting during which Gabriel Wortman, masquerading as a Mountie, killed 22 people. All of Wortman’s five guns had been acquired illegally. One illegally in Canada, three others smuggled from the United States, while the fifth was taken from the hands of a policewoman Wortman murdered during his rampage. Because all of his guns were illegal, the Liberals, of course, convinced themselves the best way to reduce gun crime would be to ban hundreds of thousands of legally held firearms, just as the best way to prevent bank robberies is to ban legal withdrawals from bank accounts. However, it’s not the illogic of that 2020 ban and corresponding mass confiscation that make them a flop. It’s this one simple fact: In the nearly five years since the Liberals announced the largest seizure of personal property in Canadian history, not a single banned gun has been collected. Not one. If legally owned rifles are such a threat to public safety, how come all the guns that were in place before the ban are still in the same hands today? The ban and confiscation have so far cost taxpayers more than $70 million without even one gun being collected by the government. So what is the Trudeau government’s solution to its expensive failure? Maintaining the same illogic as the original ban, the Liberals are expanding the confiscation. Banning even more guns. Throwing good money after bad. On Thursday, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Public Services Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Trudeau’s Quebec lieutenant) announced that hundreds of additional models of long guns will now be banned. Although few details were revealed, at least 100,000 more individual guns in the hands of law-abiding Canadians are likely to be made illegal. The ministers claimed the purpose for this expansion is to make Canada’s communities safer. However, the only possible explanation is that this is a wholly cynical attempt to revive Liberal fortunes in Toronto and Montreal, just like the two-month GST holiday is not about saving families money, but rather about regaining popularity for a woefully unpopular government. The Leblanc-Duclos announcement could have been made at any time, but it was made on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique shootings in Montreal, and only a week after feminist and gun-control groups scolded the government for not moving faster on a 2023 law that would make firearms licence revocations easier. Also, Minister Duclos was there because he is the senior Quebec political minister and the ban has always been most popular in Quebec. Wednesday, the Leger polling group released its latest federal results showing that Trudeau and his party have shed another two percentage points since its GST holiday announcement. If a signature new initiative (GST holiday) fails to bolster your support, dig down in your bag for an old favourite: targeting law-abiding gunowners for the failure your government’s criminal justice reforms. Thursday’s order-in-council extending the five-year-old ban is about nothing but rebuilding Liberal fortunes in Toronto and Montreal, pure and simple. It is highly unlikely any confiscations will occur before the next federal election. Public safety is a charade. Surely, in the backrooms, away from cameras and microphones, where cabinet ministers can be frank, even the Liberals must know the problem is not legal gun, but illegal ones. In October, when Trudeau boasted about the two-year anniversary of his parallel handgun freeze and claimed it had made Canadian streets safer, police unions, police chiefs and others bristled. They know that handgun violence is up as much as 60 per cent since the freeze and that 85 to 90 per cent of criminal handguns are smuggled into Canada from the States. Expect Thursday’s enhanced ban to do no more to control crime than the Liberals’ other efforts.
NFTs have quickly evolved as one of the most promising players in the digital art and collectibles market. These unique digital assets, secured on blockchain technology , are now disrupting industries like real estate, ticketing, gaming, and more. By offering secure, verifiable ownership and a means for transparency, NFTs have now become integral to many sectors. NFTs are creating a buzz in real estate by tokenizing properties, thus facilitating fractional ownership. Investors can purchase shares of a property via NFTs, bypassing traditional barriers such as hefty down payments. Transactions are secured, and processes such as title transfers are simplified through the blockchain. Virtual real estate properties in the metaverse are also gaining popularity. It opens up new avenues in digital property ownership. NFTs are changing how event ticketing works because they eliminate fraudulent attempts while making it possible to transfer tickets fluidly. Since an NFT ticket is unique and logged within a blockchain, the chances of creating fake ones narrow down. There's also an advantage since the event creators will gain a percentage for further selling in the resale. These NFT tickets also carry some exclusive advantages and even digital collectibles coupled with the event. In gaming, NFTs allow players to own and trade in-game assets such as skins, weapons, or virtual land. Unlike traditional games, where assets are locked to a single game or platform, blockchain-based NFTs offer interoperability. This means players can transfer their assets between different platforms or sell them for real-world value, creating a dynamic virtual economy . Today, NFTs are being used to track goods throughout supply chains and authenticate them. High-end luxury brands utilize NFTs to ensure their products are genuine, helping to reduce the prevalence of counterfeit items. Each NFT acts as a digital certificate of authenticity, providing customers with detailed information about the product's origin and its journey through the supply chain. NFT artists and creators use NFTs to maintain control over their intellectual property. Musicians, for example, can release exclusive albums or songs while granting buyers ownership rights or special access to additional content. Additionally, creators earn royalties each time their work is resold through NFTs. NFTs have the potential to securely store and verify medical records in healthcare. Patients will be able to own their data and share it with healthcare providers as needed. Additionally, NFTs can transform digital identity by providing verifiable credentials for employment, education, or certifications. Charities and institutions are using NFTs to raise funds in innovative ways. By associating NFTs with specific campaigns or causes, they allow supporters to donate while receiving a digital token as a keepsake. These tokens can also include interactive features, which enhance engagement with the audience. NFTs are quickly expanding beyond their original applications, creating numerous opportunities across various industries. They are transforming concepts of ownership and value in the digital era, with uses ranging from fractional property investments to counterfeit-proof event tickets and verified medical records. As the technology continues to evolve, its adoption across different sectors is expected to increase, potentially making NFTs a fundamental part of our digital future.Michigan, Ohio State fight broken up with police pepper spray after Wolverines stun Buckeyes 13-10 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 as Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag and were met by Buckeyes who confronted them. Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game on Saturday. Ohio State police said in a statement “multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray.” Ohio State police will investigate the fight. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said he understood the actions of his players. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said everybody needs to do better. Sellers' 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to go lifts No. 16 South Carolina to 17-14 win over No. 12 Clemson CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — LaNorris Sellers' 20-yard TD run with 1:08 to play lifted No. 16 South Carolina to a 17-14 victory over No. 12 Clemson. The Gamecocks won their sixth straight game, including four over ranked opponents, and may have played themselves into the College Football Playoff's 12-team field. They wouldn't have done it without Sellers, who spun away from a defender in the backfield, broke through the line and cut left on his way to the winning score. Sellers rushed for 166 yards and threw for 164 in South Carolina's second straight win at Clemson. Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State's offensive coordinator, AP source says Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator. That's according to a person familiar with the hire who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the Seminoles have not confirmed Malzahn’s move, which is pending a background check. The Knights made official that Malzahn is leaving in a statement released a day after UCF concluded its season with a 28-14 loss to Utah. Malzahn finished with a 28-24 mark in four years at UCF, the last two ending with losing records. He coached at Auburn for eight seasons before being fired in 2020. Mikaela Shiffrin suffers abrasion on hip during crash on final run of World Cup giant slalom KILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin says she suffered an abrasion on her left hip when crashing during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race. Shiffrin was going for her 100th World Cup win when she crashed, did a flip and slid into the protective fencing. The 29-year-old was taken off the hill on a sled and waved to the cheering crowd before going to a clinic for evaluation. She said later in a video posted on social media that there wasn't “too much cause for concern at this point.” She plans to skip the slalom race Sunday, writing on Instagram she will be “cheering from the sideline.” Andrew Luck returns to Stanford as the GM of the football program STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Luck is returning to Stanford in hopes of turning around a struggling football program that he once helped become a national power. Athletic director Bernard Muir announced that Luck has been hired as the general manager of the Stanford football team and tasked with overseeing all aspects of the program that just finished its fourth straight 3-9 season. Luck will work with coach Troy Taylor on recruiting and roster management, and with athletic department and university leadership on fundraising, alumni relations, sponsorships, student-athlete support and stadium experience. Luck has kept a low profile since his surprise retirement from the NFL at age 29 in 2019. Saka stars in Arsenal rout at West Ham as Van Nistelrooy watches new team Leicester lose Arsenal was inspired by Bukayo Saka in scoring five goals in a wild first half before settling for a 5-2 win over West Ham that lifted the team into second place in the Premier League. Arsenal is attempting to chase down Liverpool and is now six points behind the leader. Saka was one of five different scorers for Arsenal at the Olympic Stadium and also had a hand in three goals, by Gabriel, Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard. Ruud van Nistelrooy witnessed at first hand the scale of his task to keep Leicester in the league. Leicester was beaten at Brentford 4-1 in front of Van Nistelrooy, who watched from the stands after being hired on Friday. Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win over bitter rival COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal with 45 seconds left and Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10, likely ending the Buckeyes’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game next week. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up the Wolverines at Ohio State’s 17-yard line with two minutes remaining. The drive stalled at the 3, and Zvada came on for the chip shot. Ohio State got the ball back but couldn’t move it, with Will Howard throwing incomplete on fourth down to seal the Wolverines’ fourth straight win over their bitter rival. US and England women draw 0-0 in Emma Hayes' homecoming LONDON (AP) — Emma Hayes witnessed a dominant display from her players at a packed Wembley stadium, but the U.S. coach could not taste victory on her return to England. Hayes, who led the U.S. women team to the Olympic gold medal this summer after winning 14 major trophies at Chelsea, came back to her home country on Saturday for a friendly against England. The U.S had the best chances but the game ended in a goalless draw. Jared Porter acknowledges he sent inappropriate text message to reporter, leading Mets to fire him Jared Porter acknowledged he sent an inappropriate text message to a reporter while he was a Chicago Cubs executive in 2016, which led to the New York Mets firing him as general manager in 2021 after just 38 days. Porter made his first public comments on his firing during an episode of the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast released Friday. Porter was hired by the Mets on Dec. 13, 2020, and fired on Jan. 19, 2021, about nine hours after an ESPN report detailing that he sent sexually explicit, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter. Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lando Norris ignored team orders as he handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the win the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix in a one-two finish for the team. Norris started on pole position and kept the lead at the start as Piastri squeezed past the Mercedes of George Russell for second. Norris gave the lead to Piastri with the finish line in sight, paying back Piastri for gifting him a win in a sprint race in Brazil when Norris was still fighting Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. Champion Max Verstappen was fastest in qualifying but was penalized, elevating Russell to first on the grid.AP News Summary at 2:01 p.m. EST