
Kansas once required voters to prove citizenship. That didn't work out so wellDespite a resounding defeat at the hands of Ronald Reagan in 1980, the Democrat forged a new path promoting causes such as electoral probity abroad, social justice and drives to rid the world of medical conditions. His first foreign visit as president was to the UK where then prime minister James Callaghan, as well as the usual visits in London, took his guest to the North East with a visit to Newcastle, Sunderland and Washington – the village bearing the name of the first ever president. Mr Carter delighted crowds in the North East by saying “Howay the lads” during a speech to the assembled throng. He also received a miner’s lamp from 12-year-old Ian McEree in Washington. The 39th US president also carried out more traditional presidential duties, including meetings with western European leaders during his time in London while the Cold War was still ongoing. The practising Baptist continued his globetrotting ways after leaving power, even without Air Force One as his vehicle. He was also part of the Elders, a group of experienced statesmen and women drawn from all corners of the world.Pamela Price's tenure as Alameda County District Attorney ended Thursday, following her recall in the November election. Meanwhile, supervisors are planning to discuss the process in appointing Price's replacement. "At 5 P.M. Thursday, December 5, 2024, Chief Assistant District Attorney Royl L. Roberts assumed leadership of the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. He will occupy the position until further notice," the DA's office said in a brief statement Friday. Roberts is holding meetings Friday, the DA's office went on to say. According to the certified election results , voters in Alameda County approved recalling Price by a margin of 62.92% to 37.08%. "I thank you for the honor of serving you as your district attorney and I applaud you for going to the polls in 2022 and believing in the possibility of reforming the criminal justice system after 100 years here in Alameda County," Price said during a Nov. 18 news conference in which she conceded. Also on Friday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors announced that they would address the appointment process for a new District Attorney next week. The matter will be discussed at the board's regular meeting on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Nate Miley, president of the Board of Supervisors, told CBS News Bay Area last month that about 10 candidates have expressed interest in the job. The supervisors will take applications and interview the candidates as part of the selection process. "We're looking for somebody who can manage and run the district attorney's office. It's got a $100 plus million budget," said Miley. Candidates that have reportedly expressed interest include Butch Ford, a critic of Price who worked in the Alameda County DA's office for 23 years and is currently working as an assistant district attorney in San Francisco. Other potential candidates include L.D. Louis, also a former Alameda County prosecutor and Venus Johnson, chief deputy and senior advisor to California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Miley said supervisors will likely appoint a new District Attorney in February. The appointee will serve until the 2026 election.
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Allar puts critics on mute, keeps winning for Penn StateFive takeaways from Vikings’ 42-21 win over FalconsArtificial intelligence software maker ( ) on Monday reported a smaller-than-expected fiscal second-quarter loss while revenue topped estimates. Updated guidance for C3.ai stock came in above expectations. The software maker of artificial intelligence software reported October-quarter earnings after the market close. In fiscal Q2, C3.ai said it lost 6 cents per share on an adjusted basis. That compared with a 13-cent loss a year earlier. Revenue rose 29% to $94.3 million. Wall Street analysts polled by FactSet had predicted a loss of 16 cents a share on revenue of $91 million. For the current quarter ending in January, the company predicted revenue of $98.5 million at the midpoint of guidance. Further, analysts projected revenue of $97.4 million. The software maker helps companies build artificial intelligence applications, and targets the energy, financial services and defense markets. But it hasn't disclosed pricing for new generative AI products. On the , C3.ai stock jumped more than 16% to 48.60. AI stock had advanced 44% in 2024 ahead of the C3.ai earnings report. C3.ai has told analysts it expects revenue growth to reaccelerate as more AI pilot projects ramp up into commercial production. It recently announced an expanded partnership with ( ). Meanwhile, C3.ai stock is one of many AI names to watch. Also, C3.ai is transitioning to consumption priced services. Also, C3.ai stock had a Relative Strength Rating of 93 out of a best-possible 99 heading into the earnings report, according to .
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Quick Links Reducing the carbon footprint Electric tugs can reduce carbon emissions by about 2.5 times compared to diesel tugs Significantly cutting the operational cost Each tug saves the airline $50,000 a year in diesel fuel Reducing the downtime Significant improvements in operational efficiency United Airlines states that more than 35% of its ground support equipment was electric as of December 2023. The airline continues to bring sustainability-manufactured and operated ground equipment to its daily operations at both its hubs and line stations. With nearly half of its combined equipment electrified, the airline is gradually phasing out its environmentally polluting tugs. This article explores several ways the airline’s new electric supertugs are shaping the future of sustainable aviation. 1 Reducing the airlines' carbon footprint Electric tugs can reduce carbon emissions by about 2.5 times compared to diesel tugs United Airlines will weep its entire operation off fossil fuels The airline is investing in companies utilizing sustainable aircraft technologies United Airlines made a commitment to going 100% green by 2050 The airline is exploring numerous opportunities to reach its target The airline's hub airport, SFO, has cut its carbon footprint by some 39% in the last decade The aviation industry is committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and United Airlines will play a vital role in making its operations fully electric in the next two decades. One of the world’s largest airlines is taking company-wide initiatives to establish sustainable, carbon-free operations. One such initiative is the use of electric-based aircraft tugs at its major hubs. While many airlines have been gradually moving to all-electric tug operations, most electric tugs are limited to smaller aircraft. Super tugs require a tremendous amount of power to haul large airliners. Towbarless tugs provide greater maneuverability and increased efficiency. United Airlines’ all-electric super tugs are shaping the future of technology, sustainability, and environmental impact. The fully electric tug can lift and haul aircraft as heavy as the Boeing 777. Tugs are used to haul aircraft around terminal gates, particularly during a pushback from the gate. Conventional tugs run on diesel fuel, generating lots of energy while polluting the environment. United Airlines Operations Manager Charles Hinkle, comments about the super tug, “This thing’s been a game changer. It’s like the Tesla of super tugs.” These super tugs are designed and manufactured by the German company Goldhofer. The E-Phoenix electric tug is a distinctive bright orange tug capable of lifting all types of aircraft in the United Airlines fleet, including its largest Boeing 777. Tugs are common for jet aircraft pushback now, with use expanding significantly since the development of jets. According to Goldhofer AG , “The »PHOENIX« E turns the best-selling towbarless aircraft tractor into a future-oriented zero-emission apron vehicle, with a wide range of enormously powerful vehicles that can be individually configured for your application. Regardless of their battery configuration, they are capable of handling all common passenger and cargo aircraft on the market, from the ERJ170 to the B777.” United Airlines has acquired two Phoenix-E super tugs, costing approximately $700,000 each. United became the first airline at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), one of its largest bases, to utilize new electric super tugs. The airline aims to add two or three more tugs to its fleet by next year, gradually shifting away from diesel tugs. According to Hinkle, “At that point we’ll start to sunset the older fleet of the diesel operated tugs,” IATA's update on the path to net zero emissions presents some encouraging progress, particularly in developing the SAF supply chain. 2 Significantly cutting the operational cost Each tug saves the airline $50,000 a year in diesel fuel Ergonomics and operator safety Unbeatable reliability Sophisticated technology Uniform design and handling (single vehicle, independent of power train) Tailored to customer needs (battery system and charging options) Long-distance towing with enhanced towing capability and usability United Airlines is committed to reducing its operational costs by using electric tugs. Not only are the new super tugs sustainably manufactured and operated, but they also cut the airline's ongoing diesel cost. The airline states that each electric super tug is saving the airline over $50,000 a year in diesel fuel alone. According to a sustainability report by United Airlines , “Representing the latest development in our emission-freedom ground support equipment, each electric supertug saves approximately $50K per year in diesel fuel costs, allowing us to move airplanes without burning jet fuel. The supertugs can run up to nine hours on a single charge, providing great aircraft towing versatility.” The new super tugs require highly specialized and powerful charging stations. With the airline’s purchase of more than 1,000 pieces of small and large electric equipment in 2023, the airline has spent over $6 million on the installation of over 350 new charging ports at multiple stations across its network. Airbus spoke to Simple Flying about hydrogen-powered aircraft, the A380, and its yearly $2 billion investment in sustainable innovations. Additionally, the airline continues to retire fossil-fuel-based equipment, including aircraft tugs. United Airlines Managing Director of Operations at SFO commented, “The super tug is a really important piece for us because it’s a diesel big unit. To convert one of those to an electric piece – which we’re using throughout the day, 15 or so hours — that’s a lot of fuel and a lot of impact.” In its continuous efforts towards sustainability, United Airlines relies on grants from various airline industry partners and governments. According to United Airlines , "...grants play an important role in United’s ability to accelerate our eGSE efforts. United received $5.5 million in grant funding in 2022 to help procure 77 additional electric GSE and 20 electric mobile Ground Power Units (GPUs). Since 2019, United has been directly awarded over $8 million in grant funding to procure eGSE and has supported multiple airports seeking VALE funding resulting in over $26 million to procure common-use equipment to reduce Scope 1 emissions." Simple Flying caught up with the carrier's Chief Sustainability Officer to learn more about what goes into United's climate leadership strategy. 3 Reducing the downtime Significant improvements in operational efficiency Care : It helps track the tug and allows remote access to operating parameters and history. The system also provides a service countdown and supports customers with condition-based maintenance functionality. Trace: allows technicians from Goldhofer to establish a live connection to the vehicle's CAN bus. The system provides descriptive analytics methods for driving style assessment and wear prediction, as well as black box features. Faster support can reduce downtime, thereby increasing availability. MyConnect: Connecting various devices with operator login, user management, checkup app, and individual interface with your ERP and logistics system. Maintenance : Ensures that vehicles can be used for as long as possible and that workshop stays are reduced. The system checks runtimes of specific components and actions to predict their maintenance period. It also generates regular messages about upcoming maintenance. The system offers a link to the spare parts store to order the necessary components for maintenance. Key Performance Indicator (KPI): Presents all important information about the vehicle, such as working days in operation, consumption (per hour/day/year/aircraft movement), and CO2 savings compared to a diesel-powered vehicle of the same category. Goldhofer fleet, including the electric super tugs, comes with real-time monitoring of components and systems to ensure minimal downtime for maintenance. Moreover, continuous monitoring ensures inspections and maintenance are precisely scheduled according to airline operations. United Airlines will avoid unscheduled downtime and maintenance by using electric super tugs, saving direct and indirect costs. When maintenance is necessary, all information is available on a handy portal. According to Goldhofer AG, “Realtime monitoring of your fleet down to single components, automatically evaluated in real time by algorithms helps you to avoid damage, downtimes, and optimizes your fleet efficiency. Our »LINK« system connects vehicle control units via a telemetric device to a cloud database, which uploads information to a web portal and a mobile app.” As the world becomes warmer, the planes are becoming greener. Let's discover the 5 most eco-friendly aircrafts
Despite battling a foot injury, Matthews had to put the pain out of his mind and do what he could to make sure MSU was going to get a victory. That did not look promising for the Bulldogs in the first half against Prairie View A&M at Humphrey Coliseum as they fell behind by as many as 15 points, but Matthews came off the bench, MSU was able to get the game tied by halftime 40-40 and survived for a 91-84 win. The Bulldogs wanted to rest Matthews and not have to use him, but head coach Chris Jans said there was a plan in place to put him in the game if necessary. Jans found out quickly that Matthews' services were going to be needed. For more on this story, read our news edition from Tuesday, December 10 or click here to subscribe to our e-edition.None
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ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana’s former leader John Dramani Mahama was declared the winner of the presidential election on Monday and pledged a “a life of limitless opportunity” for citizens after voters vented their anger over the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. Previously president of the West African nation between 2012 and 2017, the 65-year-old Mahama received 56.5% of votes cast, or 6.3 million votes, the electoral commission said. His main opponent from the current governing party, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat on Sunday and got 41%, or 4.6 million votes. Electoral commissioner Jean Mensa said vote-counting continued in nine constituencies but would not change the final result. Turnout was just over 60%. Mahama had promised to “reset” the country on various fronts. His campaign prioritized the economy and largely appealed to young Ghanaians who saw the vote as a way out of the economic crisis . In his victory speech on Monday, Mahama said Ghana must be able to meet the basic needs of its people including affordable housing, health care, food, clean water, safe work and fair wages. “We want a Ghana that considers the well-being of all her citizens and affords them each the ability to live a life of dignity, a life of limitless opportunity,” he said. “This country, this land, is not for one person or for one family or for one tribe or ethnic group.” He said the last eight years under outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo have "left a scar on our national psyche, which may take some time to erase.” Mahama’s win is viewed as following the trend of elections around the world, favoring opposition parties against incumbents. Mahama’s National Democratic Congress also won the majority in parliament. After Bawumia conceded defeat, celebrations broke out among opposition supporters in the capital, Accra, and elsewhere. Women and young people danced to music and trumpet blasts. The election for both the president and members of parliament was seen as a litmus test for democracy in a region shaken by extremist violence and coups . West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, called the election generally peaceful, not unusual for Ghana. The governing New Patriotic Party has struggled to resolve the economic crisis under outgoing Akufo-Addo. The former president is “the only person” who can fix the ailing economy in Ghana, one of West Africa’s economic powerhouses, said Jude Agbemava, a policy analyst who voted for him. The people made their disaffection known against a government that has lost goodwill, said Seidu Alidu, head of the department of political science at Ghana’s University of Legon. The economy is “largely a bread and butter issue for every Ghanaian,” Alidu said. “When the people elect you, they require you to do certain things for them. But it was also about the style of governance (because) even in other countries facing economic challenges, governments were being honest with the people, telling them what the reality is, and the steps they have taken to manage it.”Australian Rugby officials have declared the next 10 years will be a “golden decade” for the game, with men’s and women’s World Cups at home creating “once-in-a-generation opportunities” to rebuild the code after years of decline. Releasing a bold new “From Green to Gold” strategy plan covering the next four years, Rugby Australia declared its purpose was “to become the world’s No.1 rugby playing nation”, with aims to develop a “a thriving and sustainable Australian rugby ecosystem” with a raft of high-level expectations. Among them, as well as building a fan base of “50 per cent of Australians”, is a plan to increase winning rates to 70 per cent for all national teams and secure medals in rugby sevens at the 2028 LA Olympics after missing out in Paris. Under new coach Joe Schmidt, the Wallabies won six of 13 Tests in 2024, a win rate of just 46 per cent, but one of those wins included taking down old foes England at Twickenham, a victory sparked by code hopper Joseph Akuso Suaalii, who looms as a key man in RA’s big vision for more success. The plan is underpinned by three pillars – performance excellence, participation growth and promotion excellence – with guiding principles officials believe can help re-establish rugby as the major code it once was. National team success could define the game’s future and under the pillar tagged performance excellence, the plan declares the Wallabies and other Australian rugby teams will: • Win the British and Irish Lions series in 2025 • Compete on the final weekend at the men’s 2027 RWC and women’s 2029 RWC • Improve our win rate by 2029 to more than 70 per cent for all teams and win gold medals medals at LA2028 – Win two Super Rugby Pacific titles Those ambitions will be aided by restructuring the national high-performance system to align national teams, super rugby teams and national academy and pathway teams to help with “greater consistency, alignment and quality in practices across Australia”. RA chief executive Phil Waugh said there was only one way forward after too many years of the sport being disjointed. “Australian rugby is united, aligned, and poised for success on and off the field,” he said. “We believe this strategy will be a landmark in Australia’s rugby story, unlocking unprecedented success and ushering in a new era of growth and unity. “The future has never looked brighter.” Originally published as Making two World Cup finals and winning Olympic medals in 2028 key pillars of new Rugby Australia plan
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Aneesah Morrow had 20 points and 18 rebounds as No. 6 LSU rallied to an 83-61 victory over Albany on Sunday. Mikaylah Williams added 18 points, Flau’Jae Johnson had 15 points and nine rebounds for the Tigers (15-0), who tied their second-best start in school history. Morrow had a double-double – 10 points and 10 rebounds – in LSU’s 25-2 game-closing run. Albany missed its last 11 shots, failing to hit a field goal in the game’s final 8:42. Kaci Donovan scored 15 of her team-high 17 points for UAlbany (10-3). Lilly Phillips and Kayla Cooper had 14 each. Albany: The Great Danes, concerned that almost 30 of LSU’s 93.3 points per game came off fast breaks, conceded getting offensive rebounds in favor of quickly dropping back on defense. In the first half when Albany led 38-34 at the break, it had just one offensive rebound, but only allowed seven fast break points. LSU: Against the three best teams the Tigers have faced so far – a one-loss Washington and Stanford and a two-loss Albany – they have trailed at the end of the first quarter and halftime. LSU had six turnovers in its first 12 possessions against Albany followed by the Great Danes hitting their last 5 of 7 field goals in the first quarter for a 25-16 lead. Williams and Morrow produced steals that turned into their assists to Johnson for a pair of fastbreak layups to start a 25-2 run in the game’s final 7:41 that took the Tigers from a 1-point deficit to the 22-point victory. LSU won despite hitting just 1 of its 13 3-point attempts. Albany opens America East Conference play at home on Thursday vs. Vermont. LSU’s SEC opener is Thursday at Arkansas. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP women’s college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-womens-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/womens-college-basketballDeere & Company ( NYSE:DE – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 3rd, RTT News reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 1.62 per share by the industrial products company on Monday, February 10th. This represents a $6.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from Deere & Company’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.47. Deere & Company has raised its dividend by an average of 20.5% annually over the last three years. Deere & Company has a dividend payout ratio of 33.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Deere & Company to earn $22.23 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $6.48 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 29.1%. Deere & Company Trading Down 0.9 % Shares of DE opened at $430.06 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.89, a current ratio of 2.09 and a quick ratio of 1.90. Deere & Company has a 1-year low of $340.20 and a 1-year high of $469.39. The stock has a market cap of $116.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.96. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $425.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $397.14. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth DE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $401.00 to $450.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, November 25th. UBS Group upped their price objective on shares of Deere & Company from $404.00 to $462.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 22nd. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of Deere & Company from $460.00 to $470.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, December 9th. Oppenheimer raised their price objective on Deere & Company from $448.00 to $477.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 22nd. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on Deere & Company from $400.00 to $475.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 22nd. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $443.94. View Our Latest Report on DE Deere & Company Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Deere & Company engages in the manufacture and distribution of various equipment worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Production and Precision Agriculture, Small Agriculture and Turf, Construction and Forestry, and Financial Services. The Production and Precision Agriculture segment provides large and medium tractors, combines, cotton pickers and strippers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, harvesting front-end equipment, pull-behind scrapers, and tillage and seeding equipment, as well as application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management, and soil preparation machinery for grain growers. Featured Stories Receive News & Ratings for Deere & Company Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Deere & Company and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .