Rosen Law Firm Encourages Light & Wonder, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LNWWelcome to the final weekend of 2024. This is the home stretch, and the hiatus between holidays as we countdown to New Year’s Day. Chances are, you’ve probably seen Nosferatu , Wicked , or A Complete Unknown by now. If that’s true, and you need something else to watch, don’t fret. Luckily, Hulu has a newly arrived drama to help you pass the time, as well as two other films that are exiting soon. Our picks for the three great Hulu movies that you need to stream this weekend include a heartwarming animal film, a gut-punch of a drama based on a true story, and an underrated sci-fi action flick. Need more recommendations? We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix , the best movies on Hulu , the best movies on Amazon Prime Video , the best movies on Max , and the best movies on Disney+ . A Dog’s Way Home (2019) Since this is the holiday season, it’s only fitting to start this week’s list with a family-friendly flick. A Dog’s Way Home follows the story of a pit bull named Bella (whose inner voice is provided by Bryce Dallas Howard). Bella doesn’t look like a typical pooch of her breed, and she was lovingly raised by a cat before she was adopted by Lucas Ray (Jonah Hauer-King) and his mother, Terri (Ashley Judd). When an overzealous animal control officer, Chuck Millits (John Cassini), threatens to impound Bella and have her put down, Lucas sends her to live with his relatives 400 miles away. But since Bella is unwilling to be parted from her owner, she embarks on a long and dangerous journey home that will take her years to complete. This film is leaving Hulu on December 31, so catch it while you can. Watch A Dog’s Way Home on Hulu . Breaking (2022) Breaking is a new arrival on Hulu that flew under the radar when it was released in 2022. This film is based on a true story about Brian Brown-Easley (John Boyega), a Marine who took a bank hostage in 2017 by claiming that he had a bomb in his backpack. Brown-Easley isn’t a typical robber, because he’s not out to steal from the bank. He wants what he’s owed from his VA check and he feels the need to share his story with the world. Brown-Easley suffers from PTSD, which played a role in setting up this desperate situation. While holding bank tellers Estel (Nicole Beharie) and Rosa (Selena Leyva) hostage, Brown-Easley is contacted by police negotiator Eli Bernard (Michael K. Williams), a man who shares his military background. But even with a sympathetic ear on the other line, Brown-Easley’s story seems destined to end badly for him. Watch Breaking on Hulu . Alien 3 (1992) Looks like the xenomorph caught Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) under the mistletoe again. There are no holiday references in Alien 3 , but since this film is also leaving Hulu at the end of the month, it’s worth revisiting David Fincher ‘s feature film debut. In the aftermath of Aliens , Ripley is despondent to learn that she is once again the only survivor after her ship crashes on a remote prison outpost. Game of Thrones ‘ Charles Dance co-stars as the prison doctor, Jonathan Clemens, while Charles S. Dutton’s Leonard Dillon acts as a spiritual guide for the all-male prison. Ripley’s presence is disruptive to the men, but not as much as the lingering Facehugger alien that survived the same crash that brought her to the outpost. Once the Facehugger implants an egg in a dog, Ripley and the prisoners are trapped with the creature. And they don’t have any weapons they can use against it. Watch Alien 3 on Hulu .
The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyeama, on Friday, publicly admitted that staff of his airline sometimes violate regulations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has claimed. According to NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, via a post on X, Onyeama made the admittance while accepting enforcement actions taken against his airline by the regulatory agency. According to Achimugu, Onyeama said he had instructed his airline’s staff to comply with the NCAA’s regulations, particularly regarding refunds, which must be made within the timeframe stipulated in Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023. Related Stories Air Peace adds Chinua Achebe International Airport to Lagos-London Gatwick flights Keyamo criticizes FCCPC over Air Peace pricing statement, says it should have consulted NCAA first “Today, the Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyeama, publicly accepted the enforcement actions initiated by the NCAA, stating that he has witnessed some of the infractions by his staff, and has cautioned them to comply with the Authority by ensuring that refunds are paid within the stipulated time frame per Part 19 of the NCAA Regulations 2023,” Achimugu reported. The airline boss said he was glad that the regulatory body took endorsement action against his company. “I am glad that this has happened. I have warned my team. This shows that the NCAA knows what they are doing. I will always acknowledge it where the fault is ours, ” he was quoted to have said. Achimugu commended Onyeama for “ acknowledging the issues raised while assuring the travelling public that we will continue to protect their rights.” Earlier in the week, the NCAA announced that it was taking enforcement actions against five airlines for violating regulations of the authority. In his X post on Friday, Achimugu disclosed that Air Peace and Ethiopian Airline were among the five airlines. He said both airlines admitted their wrongs and pledged to comply with the agency’s regulations. After sharing Onyeama’s reaction, he added: “After the stakeholders meeting with domestic operators today in Lagos, an international airline, Ethiopian, was waiting to discuss with me the notification of enforcement action issued to their airline. They expressed readiness to comply with NCAA regulations going forward and said that they would send in a compliance report by tomorrow. “This is the first time in over a decade that the NCAA Consumer Protection Department is initiating sanctions against airlines. It will no longer be business as usual even as we will continue to do our duty of protecting both airlines and passengers as impartial umpires.” The enforcement action of the NCAA follows numerous complaints by customers about flight delays, abrupt cancellation of flights and delay of refunds by airlines. Some airlines, including Air Peace have been called out by Nigerians on social media for their notoriety in flight delays, poor handling of luggage, and/or poor customer service. On December 10, the NCAA threatened to sanction airlines that fail to process ticket refunds within the stipulated timeframes.No, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has not announced plans to ban Hershey's chocolate
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Andrew Ferguson as the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission . He will replace Lina Khan, who became a lightning rod for Wall Street and Silicon Valley by blocking billions of dollars’ worth of corporate acquisitions and suing Amazon and Meta while alleging anticompetitive behavior . Ferguson is already one of the FTC’s five commissioners, which is currently made up of three Democrats and two Republicans. “Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding, “Andrew will be the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History.” Related Articles National Politics | Biden issues veto threat on bill expanding federal judiciary as partisan split emerges National Politics | Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors National Politics | After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television National Politics | What will happen to Social Security under Trump’s tax plan? National Politics | Republican-led states are rolling out plans that could aid Trump’s mass deportation effort The replacement of Khan likely means that the FTC will operate with a lighter touch when it comes to antitrust enforcement. The new chair is expected to appoint new directors of the FTC’s antitrust and consumer protection divisions. “These changes likely will make the FTC more favorable to business than it has been in recent years, though the extent to which is to be determined,” wrote Anthony DiResta, a consumer protection attorney at Holland & Knight, in a recent analysis . Deals that were blocked by the Biden administration could find new life with Trump in command. For example, the new leadership could be more open to a proposed merger between the country’s two biggest supermarket chains, Kroger and Albertsons, which forged a $24.6 billion deal to combine in 2022. Two judges halted the merger Tuesday night. The FTC had filed a lawsuit in federal court earlier this year to block the merger, claiming the deal would eliminate competition, leading to higher prices and lower wages for workers. The two companies say a merger would help them lower prices and compete against bigger rivals like Walmart. One of the judges said the FTC had shown it was likely to prevail in the administrative hearing. Yet given the widespread public concern over high grocery prices, the Trump administration may not fully abandon the FTC’s efforts to block the deal, some experts have said. And the FTC may continue to scrutinize Big Tech firms for any anticompetitive behavior. Many Republican politicians have accused firms such as Meta of censoring conservative views, and some officials in Trump’s orbit, most notably Vice President-elect JD Vance, have previously expressed support for Khan’s scrutiny of Big Tech firms. In addition to Fergson, Trump also announced Tuesday that he had selected Jacob Helberg as the next undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.Arne Engels gives his verdict on his start to life in Scotland with CelticThe figure that is mentioned most when discussing Arne Engels and assessing the start he has made to his Celtic career is undoubtedly his £11m price tag. Mentioned less is his age, with the Belgian internationalist coming to a new country with that fee on his shoulders at just 21. Despite widespread perceptions that he has yet to live up to expectations over the piece, his opening goal for his side against Motherwell on Boxing Day was his fifth in 23 appearances already – though admittedly, four of those have come from the penalty spot. What it all adds up to though, at least in his own estimation, is a more than satisfactory start to life at Celtic. His manager, Brendan Rodgers , spoke about Engels in the aftermath of the win over Motherwell, saying that he has been hugely impressed by the ability in training, and that he is starting to see that demonstrated more consistently on a matchday too. And, crucially, that there is much more to come. Engels himself has echoed that sentiment, taking the time to look back over his first four months in the country after making a valuable contribution to Celtic’s latest victory. “I think it's always nice to help the team,” Engels said. “That's why I'm here. That's why everybody's here is to help the team win. So that's the most important thing. “It's always nice to grab a goal then and to help the team like this. So, yeah, it was a nice afternoon. Everybody knows that you need to perform here and everybody is doing really well. “Everybody's pushing each other. So, that's a really nice competition into the team and that helps us also to perform every game. I think everybody is performing really well and then you get wins. “It's been really nice. Everybody's really nice to me. Also settling down here, it's been amazing. It's an amazing country actually. So, it's all been easy for me. “In the team, the boys are amazing. They're all fantastic guys that we can love every day. So, it has been really enjoyable actually. “Just the people [are my favourite thing about Scotland] actually. Everybody's so nice to each other. That makes me feel really welcome here. Read more: Celtic 4 Motherwell 0: Engels shines as champions get back to winning ways Brendan Rodgers certain there is more to come from Arne Engels and Celtic “Also, of course, you have really beautiful places here in Scotland. The city is also nice. So, it has been really nice.” His penalty prowess may have inflated his scoring stats somewhat, but he still has to stick them away, and in important moments such as the one he faced on Thursday, Engels seems completely unfazed. “I'm always training on it,” he said. “It's not really something that I'm really thinking about or something. I'm just training it like everybody's training and everybody's ready to take it. So, like you saw in the cup (final), everybody is taking them really well. And that's the most important thing that we can all take a good penalty and that we can all score. “I think I'm just confident in my shooting abilities. So, that makes it more easy for me to take a penalty. I think it's nothing really special that I'm thinking about. “I'm just doing it.” (Image: Jane Barlow - PA) What Engels also seems to be doing then is slowly winning over any remaining sceptics, and he will be hoping to follow up his performance against Motherwell with another good showing against St Johnstone tomorrow to stake a claim for a starting place against Rangers in the New Year derby. Not that he would ever admit to thinking that far ahead, just yet. “I think we showed already every week that we are in a good place,” he said. “It's now just up to us to keep the focus and keep working on the next game. “I think we showed already a few weeks and a few months that we are ready for every game. I think it's the same for the next one. “We just talk about the next game. We talked about this game, now we're talking about the next game. We see every game by itself, and we don't look forward [beyond that] because then you forget the important things of the next games. “You need to win every game here, so you need to be focused every week.” Meanwhile, there was another bit of good news for Celtic on Thursday with Nicolas Kuhn coming off the bench after a knee issue that had ruled him out of the trip to face Dundee United just prior to Christmas. True to his form this season, the winger found the net, with his tally of 13 goals so far already over double his previous best for a campaign - which was the six scored last term. And while he isn’t yet at 100 percent, another run-out against St Johnstone should have him fit and firing by the time Ibrox rolls around. “It was still a bit painful, but it was good to be back,” he said. “The goal was not the nicest I’ve scored but I will take it. “It’s nice to pick up where I left off. I just tried to continue the way I’ve started this season, and I was happy to get the goal. But the most important thing was the three points. “I feel good. I am really happy at the club, with the team and all the people here. “I enjoy playing. Do I have a taste for goals? Yes. Maybe at the end I could have taken another shot but I wanted to get the assist! It’s nice to assist too. “I don’t really set targets. The most important thing for me is to stay fit after a full pre-season with the team. I have felt fit all season so hopefully it will be fine and I am back 100 percent soon. “This has been my best return now and there are still a lot of games to come. You can’t play in all of them, but I am happy to be back and I want to continue. “My ambitions are just to stay fit and keep going.”
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U.S. Compartment Syndrome Monitoring Devices Market Size: Strong Growth Ahead (2024-2032) 12-27-2024 07:05 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: Cognate Insights U.S. Compartment Syndrome Monitoring Devices Market Latest Market Overview The U.S. compartment syndrome monitoring devices market is projected to grow significantly, with an estimated market size of USD 230 million in 2024 and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2024 to 2032. Compartment syndrome, a condition characterized by increased pressure within a muscle compartment, can lead to tissue damage if not diagnosed and treated promptly. The market for monitoring devices is expanding due to rising awareness about the condition, technological advancements in monitoring devices, and an increase in the number of trauma and orthopedic surgeries. 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This release was published on openPR.I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here star Alan Halsall , 42, underwent a major makeover ahead of his appearance on the hit ITV show. Eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed Alan's picture-perfect trim, however the road to achieving it wasn't a straightforward one. The Coronation Stree t actor has had two hair transplants in under a decade at Farjo Hair Institute, a renowned hair transplant clinic located in both London and Manchester. Alan underwent his first hair transplant back in 2016 to target early signs of hair loss. However, three years later, the actor returned to the clinic for a second procedure. The star has had 3725 grafts to the front and top of his hairline. At the time, Corrie's favourite northerner defended his decision to undergo a second hair transplant operation and admitted the procedure was nothing to "be ashamed of". Prior to heading down under, Alan gushed over his procedure and documented his before and after pictures on social media. He said: "I've spoken with so many men who have confidence issues because of their hair, maybe this will let some of them know they have options and people have it done all the time. It's not something to be ashamed of." The Farjo clinic shared that they were delighted to "help Alan get his confidence back" and took to Instagram to document the star's treatment. The image depicted Alan sitting in a chair while a doctor got to work on his scalp. The clinic captioned the post "Anyone recognise our recent hair transplant patient? It was great to have @alanhalsall come back into @farjohairinstitute for his second hair transplant, after being thrilled with the results from his first procedure! We're so glad we could help Alan get his confidence back!" The English actor is quickly becoming a fan favourite in the jungle and completed a BushTucker trial on Thursday evening. The Corrie star went up against McFly's Danny Jones and Radio 1 host Dean McCullough in the Rank Bank challenge. The trio competed against against each other to complete four races to win cash for their team's bank accounts. The dreaded task involved the contestants using their mouth to empty a box full of fish guts and fish eyes. Viewers were quick to sympathise with Alan, who is a vegetarian. However, the star was determined for victory and succeeded, coming first and winning $1100 for his blue team. The Coronation Street regular isn't the only contestant in this year's jungle to spice up their image. Dean McCullough also underwent a hair transplant prior to heading to Australia.
Vancouver Canucks top prospect Tom Willander has gotten off to a hot start early at the 2025 World Juniors. Willander, playing for Sweden at the under 20 tournament for the second straight season, picked up an assist on the power play on Sweden's second goal and played nearly 25 minutes. The Swedes beat Slovakia fairly handily on Boxing Day, culminating in a 5-2 victory for the 2024 silver medallists. While Willander had a solid game playing as a top defenceman for his country, he was outshone by his teammate and fellow 2023 first rounder Axel Sandin-Pellikka. Sandin-Pellikka, Sweden's captain, was dominant with a hat trick and an assist - not exactly a shock considering the now 19 year old puck mover won defenceman of the tournament as an 18 year old one year ago. Both of these 2023 drafted defencemen will have to play big roles if Sweden hopes to have success at the tournament, with Sandin-Pellikka driving the team's offence and Willander playing a shutdown role. . Vancouver Canucks wish for a mulligan? While the Vancouver Canucks are excited for Tom Willander to join the NHL ranks and think he can round out their top four for years to come, it's hard not to wonder if they regret which Swedish defenceman they walked away from the 2023 draft with. While many thought Sandin-Pellikka to be the second best defenceman in the 2023 draft (with eventual 5th overall pick David Reinbacher being consensus #1), the Canucks didn't seem to have much interest. Given they already had Quinn Hughes who Sandin-Pellikka shares many offensive strengths with, Vancouver felt a more rounded defenceman like Willander would fit their team better. While it's too early to make a final call, it's hard not to wonder if they made the right choice with Sandin-Pellikka's stock rising constantly since being drafted. This article first appeared on Canucks Daily and was syndicated with permission.Indian leather exporters need to take advantage of India-UAE trade pact to push exports: OfficialThe United Arab Emirates is a rapidly developing nation with strong economic and political ambitions. Pursuing strategic goals of diversification, the UAE is actively expanding its international connections and aiming to strengthen its position on the global stage. This initiative is taking place amid significant changes in global politics, as the longstanding world order, which has shaped the rules of engagement for many years, increasingly shows its inability to account for the interests of non-Western countries like the UAE. Faced with the challenges of the old system, the UAE is actively seeking ways to reinforce its independence. Joining BRICS on January 1, 2024 was a crucial step in this direction, providing not only a reduction in reliance on Western countries but also the opportunity to promote its own interests on a global level. The BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, China, India, and South Africa, serves as an alternative platform where the interests of developing and rapidly growing economies are considered equally. For Abu Dhabi, membership of BRICS represents a significant strategic reorientation. The UAE is aiming to build its international relations with greater flexibility and to diversify its economic partnerships, which will be a key step in reinforcing its sovereignty and resilience amid global uncertainty. Membership of BRICS opens significant opportunities for the UAE to strengthen its position on the global stage. With one of the most rapidly developing economies in the region, the UAE aims to diversify its international economic ties and reduce dependence on traditional partners. Joining BRICS grants the UAE better access to several large and promising markets, which will allow it to expand trade and reinforce investment ties. The combined GDP of BRICS countries constitutes a substantial part of the global economy, and participation in this alliance creates new prospects for the UAE to grow its exports and imports. In 2023, for example, China’s GDP reached $17.96 trillion, India’s $3.4 trillion, and Russia’s $1.7 trillion. These figures demonstrate the immense economic potential now accessible to the UAE. Membership of BRICS also opens pathways for attracting significant investment, which is particularly important for the development of the UAE’s infrastructure, technology, and industry. In 2023, BRICS countries saw a substantial increase in foreign direct investment, highlighting high investor interest and presenting new opportunities for the UAE. Another key advantage of BRICS membership is access to the organization’s financial resources. The BRICS-established New Development Bank provides funding for major infrastructure projects and fosters economic development among member states. The UAE can leverage these resources to undertake large-scale projects that will contribute to its economic growth and modernization. Additionally, BRICS membership aligns with the UAE’s political ambitions by allowing it to actively shape the global agenda and ensure its influence in international processes. As the world transitions toward a multipolar system in which developing countries play a more prominent role, BRICS participation offers the UAE a platform from which to promote its own interests, such as energy security, sustainable development, and trade issues. Moreover, BRICS membership reduces dependence on traditional Western partners, enabling the UAE to conduct a more flexible and balanced foreign policy, establishing relationships with various countries and blocs on equal terms. Despite the clear advantages, BRICS membership presents certain challenges. The UAE may face difficulties in adapting to the economic and political approaches of BRICS countries, as the alliance comprises nations with diverse economic structures and development levels. However, the UAE’s flexibility and willingness to compromise, core to its foreign policy strategy, will help it overcome these challenges. Another potential risk is the reaction from traditional Western partners, who may view this step as a threat to their influence in the region. Nonetheless, for the UAE, participation in BRICS is fundamentally a path to strengthening its independence and autonomy, while remaining committed to the principles of multilateral diplomacy and cooperation. Overall, despite the challenges, the benefits of BRICS membership for the UAE far outweigh any possible risks. Participation in the bloc enables the UAE to develop trade and investment relations, advance its interests globally, and establish stable mechanisms for economic growth. Amid global instability and change, the UAE can, through BRICS, reinforce its position in international politics and the economy, contributing to a more balanced and multipolar global order. The entry of the UAE, with one of the most advanced economies in the Arab world, opens new horizons for all BRICS members by granting access to a strategically significant region and a rapidly growing economy. With a GDP of $421 billion in 2023, the UAE already holds a leading position in the Arab world. The country’s economy is characterized by high growth rates, diversification, and a high per capita income of around $47,000. These indicators make the UAE an attractive partner for BRICS, expanding the bloc’s economic potential. The UAE's membership of BRICS strengthens its overall economic weight, providing access to financial resources and substantial investment opportunities in the Gulf region, which is considered one of the most promising in the world by capital volume. In addition, the UAE occupies a strategically important geographical position at the intersection of trade routes between Asia, Europe, and Africa. This offers BRICS the potential to strengthen its logistics and trade links with various regions, increasing trade volumes and investment flows. Currently, approximately 40% of global maritime shipping passes through the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by Gulf countries, including the UAE. The UAE’s position on this trade route makes it an ideal partner for supporting the development of infrastructure and logistics projects, especially within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, backed by some BRICS countries. Thus, the UAE’s participation may accelerate the implementation of strategic projects that enhance BRICS’ role in international trade. Beyond economic factors, the UAE’s participation in BRICS brings substantial political advantages. The UAE wields significant influence in the Arab and Muslim world, making it a crucial partner for BRICS in expanding the bloc’s political influence in the region. As BRICS aims to create a more multipolar world and reduce the influence of Western countries in international processes, UAE membership provides additional diplomatic leverage to the bloc. The UAE, like other BRICS countries, supports the idea of an international system where the interests of developing nations are considered equally alongside those of Western states. In this way, the UAE’s involvement helps strengthen BRICS as a global coalition of nations striving for a fairer distribution of power worldwide. However, despite all these benefits, UAE membership of BRICS may present certain challenges. One of these relates to differences in economic and political priorities. The economic interests of BRICS countries are not uniform, and the integration of a new country requires effort to reach consensus on key issues such as energy and trade. Differences in approaches to foreign policy and the potential impact on relations with Western countries may also be obstacles. It is important to note, however, that the UAE’s multivector foreign policy approach allows it to flexibly balance its interests, which mitigates these potential risks. Overall, the benefits of UAE membership in BRICS far outweigh the potential difficulties. The bloc’s strength and resilience grow with this new partner, which brings a developed economy and strategically important location. The UAE’s involvement boosts the investment and trade potential of BRICS, providing access to the financial resources and opportunities of the Gulf region. As previously noted, BRICS and the United Arab Emirates share a common goal of creating a more fair and balanced global order in which the economic and political interests of all countries are valued equally alongside those of traditional Western powers. At the heart of this vision lies the idea of moving away from an outdated model of global governance dominated by a few developed nations and towards a multipolar system that places greater emphasis on state sovereignty and equality. The foreign policy stance of BRICS countries is aimed at establishing conditions where not only the major Western economies but also developing nations can participate equally in addressing global issues. This approach is reflected in initiatives such as the New Development Bank and BRICS cooperation mechanisms, which provide developing countries with access to financial resources and alternatives to Western financial institutions. The UAE, despite its historically close ties with the West, also supports a multi-directional approach, seeking to reinforce its economic and political independence. Joining BRICS allows the UAE to complement its existing partnerships within an emerging multipolar world and to avoid dependence on any one side. The alignment between BRICS and the UAE lies in their shared understanding of the need for a more equitable global framework, where the interests of economies in development are considered equally with those of traditional global centers. Combining efforts in this direction creates potential for establishing more favorable conditions that support sustainable development, protect economic interests, and maintain political autonomy for each bloc member. BRICS and the UAE see this partnership as an opportunity to strengthen their positions in global politics and economics, safeguarding their interests and advancing the principles of equal participation. The similarity in their approaches is also evident in the desire to reduce dependency on the US dollar and Western financial systems, thereby granting more freedom to developing markets. Within BRICS, initiatives are being discussed to create mechanisms for transactions in national currencies and to reduce the role of the dollar, which would enable countries to avoid currency risks and dependence on US foreign policy decisions. With its strong economy and status as one of the largest exporters of oil and gas, the UAE can support this initiative, contributing to greater economic independence from Western financial centers. UAE support strengthens BRICS’ initiatives to build a more independent and fair financial system, which will create more favorable and stable conditions for economic growth and cooperation. In summary, it can be assumed that UAE membership in BRICS is beneficial for both sides. BRICS gains access to the resources and economic opportunities of the Gulf region, while the UAE enhances its international standing as part of a bloc focused on establishing a fair global order. Amid rising global instability and an increasing need for resilient international connections, the combined efforts of BRICS countries and the UAE could form a foundation for a more balanced and stable international system, ensuring a future where the interests of all nations are respected and valued.
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The Boston Fleet allowed two goals in the final two minutes to fall 3-1 to the Toronto Sceptres to kick off the second Professional Women’s Hockey League’s season Saturday afternoon at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. The Fleet played for the inaugural PWHL title last season, falling in the final game to Minnesota. In the 2024-25 season opener, the Fleet were outshot 41-19, including 32-7 over the final two periods. Former Northeastern University goaltender Aerin Frankel was superb in stopping 38 of 40 shots. Hannah Miller scored a power-play goal with 1:38 left for the game-winner. Emma Maltais scored into an open net with 12 seconds left to account for the final. Boston took a 1-0 lead at 3:00 of the opening period thanks to a goal by captain Hilary Knight. Megan Keller and Hannah Bilka earned assists.
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Both have been out since November, with Moore missing game time through illness while Richarlison has been out with a hamstring injury. Postecoglou has also been without a number of other key players in recent weeks including defenders Cristian Romero and Micky Van de Ven, as well as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Another central defender in Radu Dragusin also suffered an ankle injury in the defeat to Nottingham Forest, making him a doubt for the game with Wolves. But Postecoglou is hoping his squad’s injury woes will be eased in the attacking areas soon. “He’s still on track,” Postecoglou said when asked about Moore. “Him and Richy (Richarlison) are kind of in the final phases so we’re hoping that next week they can start training. “We’ve got a bit of a gap before the Newcastle game so the plan is for Mikey and Richy to come back into first-team training next week.” Spurs host Wolves in their next clash hoping to end a run of back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.Cowboys star G Zack Martin doubtful to play vs. Commanders