P lanning for the speech Sir Keir Starmer will give on Thursday, outlining the new goals of his government, began in the summer, when his two senior political advisers — Morgan McSweeney and Pat McFadden — met in McFadden’s garden in north London and drank tequila. There they began to work out how to turn the prime minister’s ten-year “missions” into concrete “measurable milestones” deliverable before the next election. While the list of fewer than a dozen goals has been long in the pipeline — and was always planned to be the second major intervention after the budget — the “Plan for Change” published this week will be seen as something of a relaunch for Starmer, who has suffered a turbulent start, culminating last week in3 AI Data Center Stocks That Just Reported Blowout EarningsTeledyne Technologies's TDY short percent of float has risen 31.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 412 thousand shares sold short , which is 1.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.65 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish. See Also: List of the most shorted stocks Teledyne Technologies Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Teledyne Technologies has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted. Comparing Teledyne Technologies's Short Interest Against Its Peers Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis. According to Benzinga Pro , Teledyne Technologies's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.63%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers. Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Police have arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old software developer, in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, of Maryland, was detained at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday morning. Mangione was taken into custody on local firearm charges, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. He has not been charged in connection with the shooting but is “believed to be our person of interest,” Tisch said. Police have been searching for Thompson’s killer for nearly a week, despite the shooting taking place in public outside a Manhattan hotel. The manhunt has thus far relied on just whose face is largely obscured by a mask and hoodie. Investigators have reportedly been to load into facial recognition software. Police were led to Mangione via a “combination of old-school detective work and new age technology,” Tisch said. Despite scant visual evidence, a McDonald’s employee recognized Mangione on Monday morning and called police, . “He was just sitting there eating,” Joseph Kenny, the New York Police Department’s chief of detectives, said at a press briefing Monday. Mangione reportedly had a gun, a silencer, and four fake IDs in his possession. The gun appeared to be a 3D-printed “ghost gun,” Kenny told reporters. After being apprehended, Mangione showed police a fake New Jersey ID, Kenny said. The ID was the same one used to check into a hostel in Manhattan on November 24th, eight days before the shooting. Sources also that he was carrying a “manifesto” criticizing the US healthcare industry. /History will — or at least should — see a $165 billion error in revenue estimates as one of California’s most boneheaded political acts. It happened in 2022, as the state was emerging from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Department of Finance, based on one short-term spike in income taxes, projected that revenues from the state’s three largest sources would remain above $200 billion a year indefinitely. Newsom then declared that the budget had a $97.5 billion surplus , although that number never appeared in any documents. “No other state in American history has ever experienced a surplus as large as this,” Newsom bragged as he unveiled a 2022-23 fiscal year budget that topped $300 billion. With that in mind, he and the Legislature adopted a budget with billions in new spending, most notably on health and welfare programs and cash payments to poor families. Within a few weeks, Newsom and legislators learned that real revenues were falling well short of the rosy projections. But the damage, in terms of expanded spending, was done. Two years later, buried in its fine print, the deficit-ridden 2024-25 budget acknowledged that sales taxes and personal and corporate income tax revenues would fall well short of the $200 billion a year projection, estimating a $165.1 billion shortfall over four years. The past two years have seen budgets with deficits papered over with direct and indirect borrowing, tapped emergency reserves, vague assumptions of future spending cuts, and accounting gimmicks. For instance, the current budget “saves” several billion dollars by counting next June’s state payroll as an expenditure in the following fiscal year. This bit of fiscal history is important to remember because the twin 2022 acts of overestimating revenues and overspending billions of nonexistent dollars on new and expanded services continues to haunt the state, as a new analysis indicates. The Legislature’s budget analyst, Gabe Petek, unveiled his office’s annual overview of the state’s finances last Wednesday and it wasn’t a pretty picture. There’s been a recent uptick in personal income tax revenues thanks to wealthy investors’ stock market gains, some stemming from Donald Trump’s presidential victory. However, Petek said, government spending — much of it dating from 2022’s phony surplus — is continuing to outpace revenues from “a sluggish economy,” creating operating deficits. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. “Outside of government and health care, the state has added no jobs in a year and a half,” the analysis declares. “Similarly, the number of Californians who are unemployed is 25% higher than during the strong labor markets of 2019 and 2022. Consumer spending (measured by inflation‐adjusted retail sales and taxable sales) has continued to decline throughout 2024.” Meanwhile, it continues, “one reason the state faces operating deficits is growth in spending. Our estimate of annual total spending growth across the forecast period — from 2025‐26 to 2028‐29 — is 5.8% (6.3% excluding K‐14 education). By historical standards, this is high.” Petek’s grim outlook coupled with the more conservative bent of voters , as shown in the election, present a political dilemma for a governor and a Legislature oriented toward expanding government. Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas , reacting to the analysis in a statement, indicated that he’s gotten the message. “We need to show restraint with this year’s budget, because California must be prepared for any challenges, including ones from Washington,” Rivas said. “It’s not a moment for expanding programs, but for protecting and preserving services that truly benefit all Californians.” Newsom will propose a 2025-26 budget in January, but no matter what he and the Legislature decide, the structural budget deficit will still be there when he exits the governorship in 2027. It will be part of his legacy. CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. 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Kuwait’s PM sees-off PM Modi at airport after conclusion of historic visitChairman of the General Authority for Healthcare and General Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Project, Ahmed El-Sobky, met with Ronald Lavatar, CEO of the International Hospital Federation. The Authority held its fifth annual forum under the slogan “Towards Globalization in Providing Healthcare Services” to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the official launch of the comprehensive health insurance system. El-Sobky discussed with Lavatar ways to enhance cooperation to support the development of healthcare systems in Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean region, in line with the directions of the political leadership in Egypt. Lavatar also handed El-Sobky the Gold Award Certificate in Health Sustainability, Awareness, and Social Responsibility after the Authority won it in appreciation of its distinguished efforts in the fields of sustainability and healthcare. Preparations for the upcoming meetings of the International Hospital Federation, scheduled in India at the end of February 2025, were also a topic of discussion between the two sides. Dr. El-Sobky expressed his aspiration to host the 49th International Hospital Federation Forum in Egypt in 2026, stressing that Egypt has become a leading destination in the fields of healthcare at the regional and global levels. In the context of future cooperation, El-Sobky stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation with the Federation to continue developing treatment services, transferring advanced expertise, and employing modern technology and artificial intelligence to achieve the best global practices. He also mentioned enhancing cooperation with the Federation and the Geneva Center for Sustainability in Switzerland to support sustainability initiatives in healthcare and enhance innovation. He emphasized the Authority’s keenness to partner with global health institutions to develop the health system. For his part, Ronald Lavatar expressed his happiness to participate in the Authority’s fifth annual forum, stressing his aspiration for many visits to Egypt and the Authority’s health facilities in the coming periods to deepen joint cooperation. Lavatar commended the swift progress in Egypt’s healthcare sector, emphasizing that the General Authority for Healthcare has established a benchmark for managing and operating health facilities in accordance with the most stringent international standards.
I'M A CELEB viewers were left horrified when they tuned in tonight to see Rev Richard and Tulisa forced to eat the body parts of mice and spiders. Both stars were selected for the dreaded food challenge, which sees contestants forced to eat unusual cuisine without throwing up. 4 Rev Richard and Tulisa were the unlucky pair picked for the food challenge tonight Credit: ITV 4 Viewers complained that I'm A Celeb bosses went too far with the options this year 4 Tulisa could be seen sweating and crying as she choked down foul cuisine Viewers expect the Bushtucker Trials to be disgusting, but this year fans of the show found themselves unable to watch as Rev Richard choked back mice feet. Then things got even worse as Tulisa had to chow down on a selection of spiders. Fans flocked to social media to complain that production was "taking the p*ss", as they agreed that the game had gone too far. One disgusted audience member at home hit out: "Physically couldn’t watch Richard eat the mice tails/legs I started gagging. read more in I'm A Celeb 'untenable' situation I'm A Celeb's Dean 'forced off BBC radio show amid bullying row' lovebirds I’m a Celeb’s GK Barry sends sweet message to girlfriend Ella Rutherford "AND TULISA AND THE SPIDERS EW?!" Another chimed in: "F**king mice tails, production are taking the piss this year." A shocked viewer added: "This is by far the most disgusting eating trial ever Jesus Christ the tails nahhhh." A second agreed: "This has to be one of the worst eating trials in years." Most read in I’m A Celebrity 2024 lovebirds I’m a Celeb’s GK Barry sends sweet message to girlfriend Ella Rutherford SOMETHING FISHY Reverend Richard gagging as he struggles to swallow fish eye on I'm A Celeb THAT'S AMOORE Jane Moore returns to I'm A Celeb hotel and reunites with Ruth Langsford AND SPAT'S THAT Jane Moore breaks silence on 'Washing-up-gate' and spat with Barry McGuigan Someone else screamed: "THE SPIDERS NO WHAT THE F**K THATS SICK THESE EATING TRIALS ARE ON ANOTHER LEVEL TF." Despite facing such a daunting task, Tulisa and Rev Richard both powered through and managed to win 11 stars for their team mates back at camp. 4 Tulisa had to block Ant and Dec's commentary out as she ate two spiders
A young Nigerian man who graduated from FUTA said that he never thought he would finish with a good grade The FUTA graduate said that his health was challenged when he was in 300 level and his parents supported him The brilliant graduate added that as a pastor's son, not many people believed he could be broke in school CHECK OUT: Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now! A Nigerian man, Owolabi, who graduated from the Federal University of Technology , Akure (FUTA) has shared his story. The FUTA graduate said that it was quite a struggle. He almost thought he would drop out at the 300 level. FUTA graduate celebrated Part of his challenges was a falling health and financial lack. The FUTA graduate said: PAY ATTENTION : Standing out in social media world? Easy! "Mastering Storytelling for Social Media" workshop by Legit.ng. Join Us Live! "Nothing was coming from home as it were, and some people assumed that, as a pastor's child, I should not be broke." He ( @enoch_owolabi ) added that people once asked if tithes and offerings were not coming into his father's church. Read also FUTA graduate who scored 339 in UTME, 5 A's in WAEC bags first class in style At one point, his GPA hovered around 3.0. Owolabi said that his grades improved later, even when he had more responsibilities. Owolabi said that his grades improved later, even when he had more responsibilities. He thanked his mother for supporting him when his health failed during his 300 level. See his post below: Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions below: @SUCCESSSMAN said: "Rev'D congratulations to the family." @RajiToyeebO said: "Unrelated but, how do you look like your mom and dad at the same time?" @LuckeeChriss said: "Congratulations Enoch." @realcashpara said: "Congratulations. This is inspiring." @ama_chinecherem said: "Snr colleague. 300 level nearly destabilised me. But thank God am Stronger. I'm looking for placement For industrial training. Course : mechatronics engineering. June/July 2025. School: UNIPORT. Make Una help me abeg." @Toyobobo11 said: "Congratulations brotherly, greater heights." @Impeccable_Tim said: "Congrats to us... Missed the convocation coz we don dey serve our Papa land... Wishing our very selves the best in future." Read also FUTA graduate who maintained 5.0 GPA for five times bags first class: "Apply for PhD abroad" @gideon_onajobi said: "Congratulations brother. You WON!" @leumas_xo said: "Congrats beloved." Afe Babalola University graduate bagged first class Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that an intelligent lady, Abiodun Omolara Ogunlana, graduated from Afe Babalola University with a perfect cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 5.0. The lady studied aerospace engineering and emerged as the best-graduating student in her school. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ng
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A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information about access to primary care and emergency department use underscores the need for a more integrated, data-driven approach to health-care reforms, says a New Brunswick ER doctor. The report found nearly 15 per cent of visits to the emergency department in Canada in 2023-24 were for conditions that could have been managed by a family doctor or other primary care provider, such as a nurse practitioner or pediatrician. Even among people with a family doctor, about 13 per cent go to the ER to get basic primary care, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, or CIHI. And more than half of those visits could have been handled virtually, says the report, which was based on data from Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Yukon. 1 in 7 ER visits in Canada are for conditions that could have been managed in primary care: report Although no New Brunswick data is included, Dr. Fraser Mackay, an emergency physician in Saint John and chair of the rural, remote and small urban section of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians (CAEP), said the findings align with what he sees on a daily basis. He believes the proportion of ER visits for conditions that could be handled elsewhere, such as ear infections and prescription refills, is closer to 25 per cent in New Brunswick, he said, citing the report's the findings for rural and remote communities and noting the rural nature of the province. Any problems in health-care access are "magnified" in rural communities, said Mackay. There are fewer doctors in rural areas, so fewer citizens have access to primary care, he said. Emergency departments often end up being "the clearinghouse for all-comers," which is "not best patient care." 'Slow-burning disaster' He described ERs as "a slow burning disaster." The most challenging part, he said, is dealing with patients who apologize for resorting to the emergency department out of frustration. But patients who don't have a family doctor and seek treatment for minor ailments aren't the ones driving ER overcrowding and long wait times, Mackay said. The bigger problem, he said, is ER patients who have been admitted but can't be moved to a hospital unit because too many beds are occupied by seniors and other patients waiting for a nursing home bed or other long-term care placement. "That fundamentally isn't actually an emergency medicine problem," said Mackay. "It's a health-care problem, and that is a government policy, big-scale problem." WATCH | 'There has to be overlapping accountability for this': Here’s what one Saint John doctor thinks of ER report findings 1 hour ago Duration 1:58 Dr. Fraser Mackay says a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, about access to primary and emergency health care, lines up with what he's experiencing in N.B emergency rooms. He said what's needed is an integrated approach to planning and management that recognizes the overlap between primary care, emergency care, inpatient care and long-term care. As it stands, Mackay said there is "a series of different departments and programs, but there is no overarching system" in health care. He also called for more accountability for how health-care dollars are spent, including patient outcomes. Not all doom and gloom However, Mackay acknowledged there are "a lot of positive changes" underway in New Brunswick. He cited Premier Susan Holt's pledge to open "at least" 30 collaborative health-care clinics , including 10 in 2025. These clinics, which will bring together doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, psychologists, physiotherapists, pharmacists and others to provide a "health-care home" for patients, have been shown to increase access, satisfaction and overall quality of care, said Mackay. The Liberals pledged during the election campaign this fall to open at least 30 collaborative health-care clinics before 2028. (Shutterstock) Virtual care models are "another piece of the puzzle," he said. Medical schools have also increased enrolment for students as well as residents. "I think there's a lot of things [that] are moving in the right direction," said Mackay, adding that "it's going to be slow and it's going to be hard for a while." 'Big' changes a decade away He estimates "big" changes are about 10 years away — the time it will take to train more doctors and nurses. There are, however, opportunities to increase efficiencies in the shorter term, according to Mackay. He said he's hopeful the new Holt government will engage with the various areas of health care through organizations, such as CAEP, the College of Family Physicians and the New Brunswick Medical Society, he said. Only 79% in N.B. have access to permanent primary-care provider, survey finds Data collection, analysis and dissemination is a "key building block," said MacKay, pointing to population projections and human resources planning as an example. But New Brunswick has been "subpar" in that regard to date, he said. "That's why things like the CIHI report are so critical." Province committed to improving access The Department of Health did not respond directly to any of Mackay's comments. But spokesperson David Kelly said the government is committed to increasing the percentage of New Brunswickers with access to a primary care provider, which will ease pressure on our hospital emergency departments. "Collaborative care teams are a key part of the solution," he said in an emailed statement. "To make that happen, recruitment and retention of health-care professionals, will be a top priority." The government is working to deliver retention payments to permanent full-time and part-time nurses , and is "committed to creating a multi-pronged plan to improve the working conditions of health-care workers and prioritize their wellness," said Kelly. It has also implemented short-term solutions such as NB Health Link, he said. People talk about ... the impending health-care system collapse. We're right in the middle of it. - Fraser Mackay, Saint John ER doctor That program, which provides New Brunswickers with access to a network of family doctors and nurse practitioners while they wait to be matched with a permanent provider, has more than 64,000 people eligible to receive services, said Kelly. An additional 38,000 people are waiting for more clinics to open or for existing clinics to expand, he said. More than 12,500 patients have been placed permanently with a primary care provider through NB Health Link. New Brunswickers can also use eVisitNB or Tele-Care 811, he said. Mackay said it will take "political courage because it's a very big, daunting task" to improve the system. But the situation is "urgent," he said, noting health-care professionals have been warning about the health-care crisis for about 15 years. "People talk about ... the impending health-care system collapse. We're right in the middle of it."
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Aston Villa’s impressive Champions League debut continued as they strengthened their chances of automatic qualification to the last 16 after a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig. Ross Barkley’s 85th-minute winner gave them victory after they had twice squandered the lead in Germany. John McGinn and Jhon Duran goals at the start of each half were cancelled out by Lois Openda and Christoph Baumgartner. But Barkley had the final say less than two minutes after coming off the bench as his deflected effort earned the points which sent his side third in the new Champions League league phase. The top eight automatically qualify for the next stage and with games against Monaco and Celtic to come, Unai Emery’s men are a good bet to avoid the need for a play-off round in their first foray in this competition. Leipzig are out, having lost all six of their games. Villa enjoyed a dream start and were ahead with less than three minutes on the clock. Matty Cash, playing in a more advanced position on the right, crossed for Ollie Watkins, who nodded down into the path of McGinn and the skipper made no mistake from close range. That gave the visitors confidence and they had enough chances in the first 15 minutes to have the game wrapped up. Lucas Digne’s cross from the left was begging to be converted but Watkins could not make contact from close range and then Morgan Rogers shot straight at Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi. Then Youri Tielemans found himself with time and space on the edge of the area from Watkins’ tee-up but the Belgium international disappointingly dragged wide. All that good work was undone in the 27th minute, though, as Emiliano Martinez was left red-faced. The Argentinian was too casual waiting to collect Nicolas Seiwald’s long ball and Openda nipped in to get the ball first and tap into an empty net. pic.twitter.com/LGoAMrLkQy — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 10, 2024 Duran was introduced at the break and needed just a couple of minutes to fire a warning when he drilled wide after a loose ball fell to him 14 yards out. But the Colombian got his goal in the 52nd minute, though it was another moment for the goalkeeper to forget. Duran was invited to drive forward and unleashed a 25-yard shot, which was hardly an Exocet, but still was too much for Gulacsi, who barely even jumped. It was his 10th goal of the season and sixth from the bench as he continues his super-sub role. 😍 pic.twitter.com/ZHeVFiYUW9 — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 10, 2024 The striker was not complaining and he thought he had doubled his tally shortly after when he converted Cash’s centre but the provider was ruled offside by VAR. Five minutes later, Villa found themselves pegged back again with a finish of real quality. Openda was sent clear by another long ball and his cross was perfect for Baumgartner to cushion a far-post volley back across goal and into the corner. Digne brought a save out of Gulacsi and then Openda shot straight at Martinez as both sides pushed for a winner. It was Villa who got it as Barkley saw his deflected effort wrong-foot Gulacsi and hit the back of the net.