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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) began his reelection campaign this week, expressing confidence he'll return for a third term in the Senate in the purple state. The North Carolina lawmaker planned a campaign launch reception and fundraiser Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., where at least 20 Republican senators will join him as he seeks to defend one of the most competitive seats of the 2026 election cycle. However, Tillis's past votes on key cultural matters, such as enshrining protections for gay marriage and immigration, led the North Carolina GOP to censure him, and he is likely to face a primary challenge. Tillis, though, has backed his record and remains confident that he will convince North Carolinians to stand by him. MEET THE NEW CONGRESS: THE HOUSE AND SENATE FRESHMEN ELECTED TO SERVE NEXT YEAR "I think we've got a good story to tell and results that I'm proud of," Tillis told the Washington Examiner. Political experts, though, warned that grassroots Republicans aren't going to easily roll over after spending years viewing Tillis with suspicion. "It's gonna be complicated even before we get (to a general election) because he's got to get through a primary first, and the so-called grassroots of the Republican Party has made it very clear that they plan to have a significant primary challenger to him, who that is we don't know," said Western Carolina professor Chris Cooper. Controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R-NC) cast doubt on Tillis's reelection bid in multiple social media posts. "Thom is toast," Robinson wrote on X after asking his followers if Tillis should be the nominee. Robinson lost last month's gubernatorial election in the Tarheel State to Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein after media reports of his past comments on pornographic websites. "Mark Robinson is damaged goods, to say the least," said J. Miles Coleman, associate editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. "But as far as primary challenges, I wouldn't rule anything out, per se." Lara Trump, President-elect Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, is among one of the contenders who could challenge Tillis in the primary. However, she has also been seen as a leading contender for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to tap to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who will likely get confirmed as the president-elect's secretary of state. "If she were to get Rubio's seat, I think Tom Tillis is going to breathe a little bit of a sigh of relief because that would have been a primary challenge that would have been extraordinarily difficult to go against," said Cooper. A poll from Victory Insights showed Lara Trump beating Tillis in a GOP primary 65% to 11%, with 25% undecided. Tillis's first two Senate campaigns saw him win by less than two points. He won by just 1.8 points in 2020 and 1.7 points in 2014. His third campaign is expected to be just as close. Should he survive a primary challenge, he could still face an even tougher battle if popular Gov. Roy Cooper (D-NC) decided to run for the Senate. Cooper has not announced a Senate run, but he told a local reporter last week, "I love public service. I want to keep helping North Carolina and our country. I haven't made that decision yet, but it's on the table." The Victory Insights poll also showed in a head-to-head matchup between the two men, Cooper narrowly leads 45.1% to Tillis's 44.1%, and 11% are undecided. WHAT MAGA AND THE GOP WILL LOOK LIKE IN A POST-TRUMP ERA Coleman said Donald Trump's endorsement of Tillis would essentially end a primary challenge. "I think that would basically make him hard to beat," he said. "Sen. Tillis can just about guarantee his primary victory by once again earning Trump's endorsement, as he did early in the 2020 primary," added David Capen, president of Capen Consulting. However, "securing that endorsement may hinge on his votes for Trump’s Cabinet nominations." The North Carolina senior senator appeared confident that Donald Trump would eventually back him. "President Trump endorsed me in ‘20 I would expect he'll endorse me again. I hope that he does," Tillis said. The Trump team did not respond to a request for comment on whether the president-elect backs the senator. With certain Republicans itching to remove Tillis, much attention will be focused on whether he votes to confirm Donald Trump's Senate nominees, including the embattled Pete Hegseth, who is up for defense secretary. "I voted for every single Trump nominee in the prior administration," Tillis said in reference to past support for Donald Trump. "I've got a great relationship with the transition team, and President Trump knows where I want things that matter most to him, and so I feel like I'll continue to enjoy a great relationship." Tillis quipped that the only thing that keeps him up at night is "caffeine" rather than worry about a primary challenge or pressure to vote to confirm the president-elect's nominees. After losing key Senate races in Pennsylvania, Montana, and West Virginia, a Democratic path to flipping control of the Senate includes winning North Carolina, one of the top battleground states of the presidential election. The math favors the GOP even though the party is defending 22 seats. Out of those 22 seats, only one seat, currently held by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), is in a state that Donald Trump didn't win in 2024. Democrats would need to win Tillis's seat, along with Collins's and other races in Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Florida, and Alaska, in order to flip the Senate. The state and national Democratic Party will likely invest millions of dollars in the Senate race, given North Carolina's status as a consistent purple state. Other vulnerable senators up for reelection include Sens. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Collins, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA). DEMOCRATS WEIGH CHANGE IN STRATEGY TO AVOID MIDTERM AND 2028 DEFEATS Cooper, the North Carolina professor, warned, "If Tillis [is] too far right and too far pro-Trump, that might help him in the primary, but it might hurt him in the general." "He's really in a tough spot, and that every Pete Hegseth-like vote can cut both ways," he added. However, Coleman suggested that after a spring primary, "he does have some time there to sort of work on maybe appealing to voters in the middle" before the November election. Marisa Schultz contributed to this report.VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Tyler Schmidt came off the bench to score 19 points to lead Valparaiso to an 81-53 victory over Eastern Illinois on Sunday. Schmidt added three steals for the Beacons (3-2). Justus McNair scored 16 points while going 5 of 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range). Darius DeAveiro had nine points and shot 3 for 11, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Nakyel Shelton led the Panthers (1-5) in scoring, finishing with 20 points. Kooper Jacobi added 13 points and nine rebounds for Eastern Illinois. Zion Fruster had six points. Valparaiso took the lead with 5:07 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. The score was 35-29 at halftime, with Schmidt racking up 14 points. Valparaiso extended its lead to 66-38 during the second half, fueled by an 18-2 scoring run. McNair scored a team-high 11 points in the second half as their team closed out the win. NEXT UP Both teams play Northern Illinois next, Valparaiso at home on Wednesday and Eastern Illinois at home on Friday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Altered Experience (ALT X), has launched eCom 360—a game-changing service, designed to redefine how businesses manage their eCommerce operations. This milestone also marks ALT X’s relocation to a new, state-of-the-art office in Colombo 8, underscoring the company’s growth and commitment to innovation in the eCommerce and technology sectors. With a dynamic team of highly skilled professionals, ALT X is poised to achieve even greater success on the global stage. With a proven track record in managing eCommerce operations, particularly in the USA, ALT X brings unparalleled expertise in handling platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, eBay, and more. eCom 360 offers a holistic solution that goes beyond traditional consulting, providing businesses with cutting-edge marketing strategies, shipping, warehousing, logistics, and distribution—services being introduced in Sri Lanka for the first time. eCom 360 addresses the entire eCommerce ecosystem, enabling businesses to manage their operations seamlessly from start to finish. By simplifying these complexities, ALT X empowers companies to focus on growth and innovation while scaling confidently. This makes eCom 360, the perfect partner for both established businesses and entrepreneurs looking to expand into global markets. ALT X CEO Kabeer Rafaideen said: “We are thrilled to introduce eCom 360, a service that represents the next evolution in eCommerce solutions. Our goal is to provide businesses with not only cutting-edge marketing services but also the operational support they need to succeed in the global marketplace. With this expansion, we are setting a new standard for eCommerce in Sri Lanka. At ALT X, we focus on creating value through human-centric principles, bridging the gap between consumers and businesses by integrating behavioural science, AI, and data analytics.” In addition to its expertise in strategic marketing services, eCommerce, and AI-driven technology, ALT X offers a full spectrum of digital marketing solutions. By combining AI and behavioral science, ALT X delivers solutions designed to meet clients’ unique needs, ensuring long-term business success. The company has delivered world-class results for numerous clients, winning two international awards in its first year. ALT X’s client portfolio includes renowned international brands like Westinghouse, Traffi UK, Kodak, Smile Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Ava Water in Saudi Arabia, Olinda USA and GCC, T-GO USA, Today’s Taste Maldives, and Elle Sport, as well as leading local brands such as Neptune Recyclers and Eswaran Tea.
NEW YORK , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Market Intelligence has released a report today highlighting the convergence in public and private credit markets. The newly published Public and Private Markets Outlook: Converging on Credit is part of S&P Global Market Intelligence's Big Picture 2025 Outlook Report Series. In this new report, S&P Global Market Intelligence's capital markets analysts highlight how public and private credit markets have become increasingly intertwined in 2024, and why we expect this trend to continue in 2025. Public debt markets have grown, but not at the expense of the $1.5 trillion private markets, which continue their rapid expansion. " It may be no coincidence that the fall in Credit Default Swap (CDS) credit events aligns with the growth in provision of private credit. Many companies now have recourse to lines of credit from private sources to an extent not seen in previous cycles. This trend is likely to continue in 2025 but may raise questions about the transparency and measurement of credit risk in private credit funds, where the exposure is ultimately shifted," said Gavan Nolan , Executive Director at S&P Global Market Intelligence. Key highlights from the report include: The $1.5 trillion global private market continues to see new activity as banks seek out new partnerships. Meanwhile, fund managers are trying to enter public markets through new investment vehicles. Credit events in the CDS market have stayed low, with just two credit event auctions — the settlement mechanism for CDS — in 2024. This is the fourth consecutive year that auctions have not exceeded three annually and brings the 3-year moving average down to the lowest levels not seen since the credit bubble before the global financial crisis in 2007-2008. With the size of the private credit market approaching $2 trillion , some regulators and investors are calling for more rules and transparency in the largely unregulated space. The private credit market, meanwhile, is only growing, with some estimates calling for total assets under management to more than double by 2028. To request a copy of Public and Private Markets Outlook: Converging on Credit , please contact press.mi@spglobal.com . S&P Global Market Intelligence's opinions, quotes, and credit-related and other analyses are statements of opinion as of the date they are expressed and not statements of fact or recommendation to purchase, hold, or sell any securities or to make any investment decisions, and do not address the suitability of any security. About S&P Global Market Intelligence At S&P Global Market Intelligence, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction. S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence . Media Contact Amanda Oey S&P Global Market Intelligence +1 212-438-1904 amanda.oey@spglobal.com or press.mi@spglobal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sp-global-market-intelligences-new-outlook-report-shows-the-convergence-of-public-and-private-credit-markets-and-expects-the-trend-to-continue-into-2025-302313385.html SOURCE S&P Global Market Intelligence
Why This Crypto Stock Should Be on Your Radar in 2025NEW YORK , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to: Patterson Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDCO )'s sale to Patient Square Capital for $31.35 in cash per share. If you are a Patterson shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . NeuroMetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NURO )'s sale to electroCore, Inc. If you are a NeuroMetrix shareholder, click here to learn more about your legal rights and options . Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PWOD )'s sale to Northwest Bancshares, Inc. for 2.385 shares of Northwest common stock for each share of Penns Woods common stock. If you are a Penns Woods shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . Cara Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CARA )'s merger with Tvardi Therapeutics, Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Cara shareholders are expected to own approximately 17.0% of the combined company. If you are a Cara shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options . Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders. We would handle the action on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses. Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email [email protected] or [email protected] . Halper Sadeh LLC represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Halper Sadeh LLC Daniel Sadeh, Esq. Zachary Halper, Esq. (212) 763-0060 [email protected] [email protected] https://www.halpersadeh.com SOURCE Halper Sadeh LLP
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (10) is brought by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) in New Orleans on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The Washington Commanders defeated the New Orleans Saints 20-19. (Staff photo by Brett Duke, The Times-Picayune) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY, Wis. — The New Orleans Saints knew they were going into their Week 16 game against the Green Bay Packers without a slew of their most important players. They added two more starters to the inactives list Monday night. Neither receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest, illness) nor defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd (eye) will play against the Packers. Valdes-Scantling did not practice this week — initially because of his chest injury, then because of an illness he came down with later in the week. Still, New Orleans held out hope he could play and gave him a questionable designation for the game. With Valdes-Scantling out, the Saints will not have five of their top seven players by receiving yards in uniform Monday night. Shepherd was a late addition to the injury report. The Saints announced hours before kickoff that he was questionable with an eye injury. It is still not clear what type of injury Shepherd sustained, nor is it clear how he sustained it. Quarterback Derek Carr (hand), running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and defensive tackle Khristian Boyd are also inactive.Missing dog returned to family home and rang the doorbell WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida, on Dec. 15, prompting a search among the community and nearby towns for her. Yet on Christmas Eve, Athena appeared at the family's front door ringing on their doorbell — ending a search after more than a week. Her owner, Brooke Comer, said Athena's escape brought multiple communities in her town and neighboring towns to search for her dog, and that Athena's escape was about a 20-mile roundtrip near the train tracks. Sinkhole in New Jersey keeps I-80 closed after a section collapses into an abandoned mine WHARTON, N.J. (AP) — Road crews are repairing Interstate 80 in northern New Jersey after a sinkhole from an abandoned mine shut down the eastbound lanes. The state’s transportation department says it remains unknown when those lanes will reopen. The hole opened up along the highway’s right shoulder Thursday morning, and the guardrail was still hanging suspended across the gaping 40-foot-wide hole on Friday. Drivers are currently having to detour near Wharton, about 40 miles west of New York City. The New Jersey Department of Transportation said crews will work around the clock to the repair the roadway. Customs agents seize 22,000 fake Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers shipped from Israel HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency says it seized more than 20,000 counterfeit Pennsylvania vehicle inspection stickers that were shipped from Israel to an address in Philadelphia. The agency said that customs officers found the stickers in two different shipments that arrived on different days, Nov. 26 and Dec. 9. The agency didn't say in a Thursday statement who sent the stickers, who was to receive them and what purpose the stickers were going to serve. The agency said it made no arrests. Pennsylvania requires that motor vehicles be inspected annually to ensure they meet minimum mechanical, safety and emissions standards. One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care. Wildwoods Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Duluth said in a Facebook post Thursday that the snowy owl rescued by Annabell Whelan had internal injuries, a broken wing and a broken leg, and had to be euthanized. The great gray owl also rescued by Whelan suffered broken bones and large soft tissue wounds. Wildwoods says the injuries are severe and veterinarians are doing everything they can to “give the bird a chance at recovery.” Whelan happened to find both injured owls at different places Monday. 2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando. The accident last weekend injured a boy who required surgery. Universal Orlando said this week that it was pausing the drone component of its “CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular” show, while Orlando World Center Marriott posted that it was canceling its scheduled drone shows during the holiday week. The halt in using drones follows last Saturday’s accident at a holiday show at Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. NASA's Parker Solar Probe survives close brush with the sun's scorching surface NEW YORK (AP) — NASA has confirmed that a spacecraft has made the closest approach to the sun. Earlier this week, the Parker Solar Probe passed within a mere 3.8 million miles of the sun. Space agency officials received an all-clear message Thursday night confirming Parker survived the journey. The spacecraft was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. It'll continue circling the sun at this distance until at least September. Scientists hope to better understand what drives the solar wind and why the sun's outer atmosphere iis so much hotter than its surface. 'Morrison Hotel' made famous by The Doors goes up in flames in LA The former Morrison Hotel, which was famously on the cover of a 1970 album by The Doors, has been significantly damaged by a fire in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Fire Department says the four-story building burned for nearly two hours Thursday. More than 100 firefighters helped bring the fire under control. The building had been vacant for more than a decade but several people who were inside at the time escaped without injuries. The Morrison Hotel was featured on the album’s cover that showed legendary frontman Jim Morrison in the middle. That album was viewed as a comeback for The Doors. Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion. The prize has evoked headlines across the country, despite the nation's top 10 jackpots already having boasted billion-dollar payouts. Jonathan Cohen is the author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” He says he expects jackpots to continue to grow in size. Larger payouts attract more media attention, increase ticket sales and bring in new players. Suzuki Motor former boss Osamu Suzuki, who turned the minicar maker into a global player, dies at 94 TOKYO (AP) — Osamu Suzuki, the charismatic former boss of Japanese mini-vehicle maker Suzuki Motor Corp., has died. He was 94. Suzuki was known for his candid remarks and friendliness, calling himself an "old guy from a small to mid-size company.” He became CEO of Suzuki in 1978 and helped turn the company into a global brand name. It was the first Japanese automaker to start local production in India and has had tie-ups with industry leaders like General Motors and Volkswagen. It is working with Toyota on developing self-driving vehicles. The company said Suzuki died Wednesday of malignant lymphoma. Cowboys shutting down CeeDee Lamb with 2 games to go over receiver's shoulder issue FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are shutting down CeeDee Lamb with two games remaining after their 2023 All-Pro receiver spent the second half of the season dealing with a sprained right shoulder. The team says additional exams revealed enough damage to keep Lamb off the field Sunday at Philadelphia and in the final game at home against Washington. The team says surgery isn't expected to be required. Dallas was eliminated from playoff contention a few hours before last weekend’s 26-24 victory over Tampa Bay.
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Some tech industry leaders are pushing the incoming Trump administration to increase visas for highly skilled workers from other nations. Related Articles National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns National Politics | Donald Trump looms large over Beacon Hill with new legislative session set to start National Politics | Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen National Politics | Exhausted by political news? TV ratings and new poll say you’re not alone The heart of the argument is, for America to remain competitive, the country needs to expand the number of skilled visas it gives out. The previous Trump administration did not increase the skilled visa program, instead clamping down on visas for students and educated workers, increasing denial rates. Not everyone in corporate America thinks the skilled worker program is great. Former workers at IT company Cognizant recently won a federal class-action lawsuit that said the company favored Indian employees over Americans from 2013 to 2022. A Bloomberg investigation found Cognizant, and other similar outsourcing companies, mainly used its skilled work visas for lower-level positions. Workers alleged Cognizant preferred Indian workers because they could be paid less and were more willing to accept inconvenient or less-favorable assignments. Question: Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? Caroline Freund, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy YES: Innovation is our superpower and it relies on people. Sourcing talent from 8 billion people in the world instead of 330 million here makes sense. Nearly half our Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their children. Growing them also relies on expanding our skilled workforce. The cap on skilled-worker visas has hardly changed since the computer age started. With AI on the horizon, attracting and building talent is more important than ever. Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic Research YES: After years of openly allowing millions of undocumented entrants into the country, why is there controversy over legally increasing somewhat the number having desirable skills? Undocumented immigration significantly impacts lower skill level jobs and wages competing with domestic workers at every skill level. Why should special cases be made against those having higher skills? Could they just not walk across the border anyway, why make it more inconvenient to those with desirable skills? James Hamilton, UC San Diego YES: Knowledge and technology are key drivers of the U.S. economy. Students come from all over the world to learn at U.S. universities, and their spending contributed $50 billion to U.S. exports last year. Technological advantage is what keeps us ahead of the rest of the world. Highly skilled immigrants contribute much more in taxes than they receive in public benefits. The skills immigrants bring to America can make us all better off. Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: According to Forbes, the majority of billion-dollar startups were founded by foreigners. I’ve interviewed dozens of data analysts and programmers from Berkeley, UCSD, USD and a few other schools and 75% of them are foreign. There simply are not enough American graduates to fill the AI and data mining related jobs now exploding in the U.S. If we wish to remain a competitive economy, we need highly skilled and bright immigrants to come here and stay. David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Being able to employ highly skilled workers from a larger pool of candidates would strengthen the competitiveness of U.S. companies by increasing their capacity to perform research and innovate. This would boost the country’s economic output. Skilled workers from other nations that cannot remain in the U.S. will find jobs working for foreign rivals. The demand for H-1B visas far exceeds the current cap of 85,000, demonstrating a need to modify this program. Phil Blair, Manpower YES: Every country needs skilled workers, at all levels, to grow its economy. We should take advantage of the opportunity these workers provide our employers who need these skills. It should be blended into our immigration policies allowing for both short and long term visas. Gary London, London Moeder Advisors YES: San Diego is a premiere example of how highly skilled workers from around the globe enrich a community and its regional economy. Of course Visa levels need to be increased. But let’s go further. Tie visas and immigration with a provision that those who are admitted and educated at a U.S. university be incentivized, or even required, to be employed in the U.S. in exchange for their admittance. Bob Rauch, R.A. Rauch & Associates NO: While attracting high-skilled immigrants can fill critical gaps in sectors like technology, health care and advanced manufacturing, increasing high-skilled immigration could displace American workers and drive down wages in certain industries. There are already many qualified American workers available for some of these jobs. We should balance the need for specialized skills with the impact on the domestic workforce. I believe we can begin to increase the number of visas after a careful review of abuse. Austin Neudecker, Weave Growth YES: We should expand skilled visas to drive innovation and economic growth. Individuals who perform high-skilled work in labor-restricted industries or graduate from respected colleges with relevant degrees should be prioritized for naturalization. We depend on immigration for GDP growth, tax revenue, research, and so much more. Despite the abhorrent rhetoric and curtailing of visas in the first term, I hope the incoming administration can be persuaded to enact positive changes to a clearly flawed system. Chris Van Gorder, Scripps Health YES: But it should be based upon need, not politics. There are several industries that have or could have skilled workforce shortages, especially if the next administration tightens immigration as promised and expected. Over the years, there have been nursing shortages that have been met partially by trained and skilled nurses from other countries. The physician shortage is expected to get worse in the years to come. So, this visa program may very well be needed. Jamie Moraga, Franklin Revere NO: While skilled immigration could boost our economy and competitiveness, the U.S. should prioritize developing our domestic workforce. Hiring foreign nationals in sensitive industries or government-related work, especially in advanced technology or defense, raises security concerns. A balanced approach could involve targeted increases in non-sensitive high-demand fields coupled with investment in domestic STEM education and training programs. This could address immediate needs while strengthening the long-term STEM capabilities of the American workforce. Not participating this week: Alan Gin, University of San DiegoHaney Hong, San Diego County Taxpayers AssociationRay Major, economist Have an idea for an Econometer question? Email me at phillip.molnar@sduniontribune.com . Follow me on Threads: @phillip020
Struggling Wolves in search of offense vs. Mavericks( MENAFN - GetNews) As we advance towards the end of 2024 – a year marked by the acceleration of digitalization and changing consumer habits – we can look back at some emerging trends within the US entertainment industry. Most notably, there is a distinct decline of creativity as studios fall into the habit of producing sequels in lieu of generating new consumer content, while AI is playing an increasingly larger role, infiltrating into the fields of entertainment creation and content distribution. Lastly, online micro-series – an emerging niche market – has witness an explosion in 2024, with its revenue increasing dozens of times compared to that in 2023. Data indicates that in 2024, the US ranked first in both the download volume and application revenue of micro-series apps in both the global Apple and Android app stores. This trend is likely due to the great importance Americans attach to the consumption of sports, movies, and entertainment, among other items. In recent years, influenced by the growth of technological innovation and social media, there has been a trend of diversification and digitalization. It is within this context that micro-series have captured people's demand for instant entertainment in a modern fast-paced life, becoming a new industry benchmark. 2024 saw an unsuspecting dark horse in the US IOS app store - micro-series platform Dramabox, which has seen the success of multiple hit shows. Indeed, it seems Dramabox has already become a loved and recognized fixture by many within the American market, with the app often ranking in the top five within the free download charts of Apple IOS and Android Google Play app stores. If we take American consumers' preferences as the weathervane for future trends, its perhaps not a surprise that micro-series have also been warmly welcomed in other countries and regions. This global trend has led to the entertainment platform - Dramabox app, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world as of October 2024. With more than 1,000 micro-series launched, a cumulative number of registered users reaching 90 million, monthly active users reaching 30 million, and both the global total daily active users and the total revenue ranking first in the field of micro-series, this is an impressive feat. Google Play's 'Best of 2024' list - selected by the Google Play Store Team and determined by the usage of users in various places - also confirms Dramabox's high-flying performance. In consolidating this success, Dramabox was recently awarded the 2024 Annual Best Entertainment App on Google Play in multiple countries. MENAFN24122024003238003268ID1109028257 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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