As a coach, Amorim not only focuses on tactics and strategies but also on building strong relationships with his players. He understands that each player is unique and requires different forms of support and motivation. By fostering a culture of trust and open communication, Amorim creates an environment where players feel valued and supported, both on and off the field.
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office for his second term, one of the most anticipated aspects of his transition is the formation of his new cabinet. Analysts and experts have been closely scrutinizing the nominees and their potential impact on Trump's policy agenda. The general consensus among many analysts is that the composition of Trump 2.0's cabinet may signal a more streamlined and efficient implementation of his policies.Now that he’s stepped back into the role of being a starter, Dalton Risner is working tirelessly to make sure he’s at his best for the Vikings. ADVERTISEMENT That could be easier said than done in the short term. After starting exclusively at left guard since entering the NFL, Risner got the start at right guard for the first time last weekend with the Vikings playing the Tennessee Titans. Though he said he was extremely grateful for the opportunity, Risner also admitted there’s a learning curve now playing a new position. Not that he’s complaining about his place on the offensive line. “It was awesome,” Risner said. “I’m really happy with how I played. A few things to clean up. I think I’ll only continue to get better.” ADVERTISEMENT After rewatching the game, head coach Kevin O’Connell praised Risner for the way he competed in the trenches. “He showed some of that veteran moxie to win some downs that were some hard downs,” O’Connell said. “There are some things he’ll continue to improve with the speed and physicality of it as he finds his groove.” The biggest hurdle for Risner is getting his mind to think in reverse. He has spent so much time at left guard throughout his career that switching over to right guard has forced him out of his comfort zone. “All of it is flip-flopped,” Risner said. “It’s not an easy process.” ADVERTISEMENT It was made even more difficult last weekend with Risner going up against the combination of star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons and rookie defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat. “That’s about as good of a pair as we’re going to find in the NFL,” offensive coordinator Wes Phillips said. “We knew it was going to be a challenge up front with those guys. There are some things we could’ve done better from a technique perspective. We expect these guys to respond.” That includes Risner as the Vikings prepare for the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. As he gains more experience at his new position, his hope is that it becomes second nature to him at some point soon. ADVERTISEMENT “I don’t know how many reps it’ll be or how many games it’ll be,” Risner said. I know I’ll consistently get more and more comfortable there.” The only player listed as a non-participant on the injury report was tight end Josh Oliver (wrist/ankle). He hasn’t practiced at all this week, so his availability for this weekend is very much up in the air. ______________________________________________________ This story was written by one of our partner news agencies. Forum Communications Company uses content from agencies such as Reuters, Kaiser Health News, Tribune News Service and others to provide a wider range of news to our readers. Learn more about the news services FCC uses here .
Cheers and beers for Ruud van Nistelrooy as Leicester reign starts with winOne of the key factors driving Taobao Global's success is its strategic expansion into new markets and continuous innovation in enhancing the shopping experience for global customers. By partnering with local logistics providers, optimizing cross-border payment options, and improving customer service in multiple languages, Taobao Global has successfully overcome the challenges of cross-border e-commerce and gained a strong foothold in the global marketplace.
Last 2 defendants in Atlanta's Young Thug trial are acquitted of murder and gang charges
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As the dust settles and the curtains close on "Mad Donkey," one thing remains clear: the power of art to provoke, challenge, and incite change is undeniable. While the play may have sparked controversy and backlash, it also ignited important conversations about the role of theater in addressing social issues and the responsibility of artists to consider the impact of their creative choices.With shares up by 41% since Nov. 5, Palantir Technologies ( PLTR 8.54% ) straddles two massive stock market hype cycles: generative AI and the Trump presidency. Let's explore how these potential opportunities could play out for the data analytics company in 2025 and beyond. AI before it was cool While AI surged into the mainstream with the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022, Palantir has been working on a somewhat related technology, big data analytics, since its founding in 2003. This field involves processing vast amounts of information to uncover trends, patterns, and other actionable insights. It can help organizations detect fraud, optimize workflows, or detect potential threats. Big data analytics can be considered a precursor to large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. And Palantir quickly added generative AI capabilities to its legacy platforms to help them work faster and deliver real-time insights. These features are particularly useful for military and law enforcement clients, where Palantir's software can help operators identify and get information about real-time threats during missions. Palantir is already using AI to assist the Ukrainian armed forces with military targeting during its war with Russia. And in June, the company partnered with Israel to work on combat-related technology. The Trump effect Palantir's high-stakes business model makes it easy to hype it. However, Donald Trump's victory seems to have sent things into hyperdrive. Judging by the stock's 41% rally since Nov. 5, many investors see the new administration as a potential growth catalyst. In the third quarter, Palantir earned $320 million (around 44% of all sales) from U.S. government clients, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. During the previous Trump administration, Palantir played an important role in immigration policy, assisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with deportations. The new administration plans to ramp up these efforts, with Trump himself promising the largest deportation in U.S. history. That said, it remains unclear how much Trump's agenda will actually benefit Palantir, which works with ICE through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) contract called Falcon. According to the news website Business Insider, the company only earned $127 million from the contract between 2013 and 2022, coming out to roughly $14 million per year. That's a drop in the bucket for a company guiding for sales of around $2.8 billion this year. Business Insider also reports that ICE is working on replacing Falcon with a custom-built tool called RAVEn , which will mine publicly available data, unlike Falcon, which works with data already in the agency's possession. And while previous Republican presidents have generally pursued a hawkish foreign policy, Trump signaled that he would like to see the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East wind down. Palantir investors probably shouldn't bet on a surge in military spending in 2025. Do Palantir's fundamentals justify its price tag? Third-quarter revenue grew 30% year over year to $726 million, while adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization jumped 39% to $283.6 million (this figure adds back $142.4 million in stock-based compensation ). While these results are decent, they are not outstanding -- and certainly not good enough to justify the stock's forward price-to-earnings ratio of 158. For context, the S&P 500 has an average forward PE estimate of 24, while AI industry leader Nvidia trades for just 30 times expected earnings despite growing its top line by 94% in its most recent quarter. Palantir's valuation is out of touch with its fundamentals. And Trump's presidency probably won't juice the company's growth potential as much as the market seems to believe. Investors should expect its shares to come back down to earth in 2025.
The 0.2% rise in CPI can be attributed to various factors, including the continued recovery of the economy following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With businesses reopening and consumer demand picking up, prices for certain goods and services have seen a slight uptick. However, it is worth noting that this increase is still relatively moderate and within the government's target range for inflation.
Central to this paradigm shift is the concept of unleashing potential – tapping into the latent talents, skills, and resources that lie dormant within individuals and organizations. By providing the necessary support, resources, and opportunities, we can unlock a wealth of untapped potential, driving innovation, productivity, and growth. This, in turn, can lead to the emergence of new industries, markets, and opportunities, propelling the economy forward and creating a more inclusive and equitable society.The process begins with content creators filming themselves against a green screen, allowing for the seamless removal of the background during post-production. Once the green screen is removed, editors insert the desired virtual background, be it a luxurious mansion, a bustling city street, or a scenic natural landscape. In some cases, content creators may even use pre-recorded footage or computer-generated imagery to enhance the realism of the virtual setting.
In his keynote address, Mr. Li Jun, the Chief Executive Officer of the China Barter Trading Service Platform, outlined the platform's key features and value proposition. He emphasized the platform's commitment to promoting transparency, security, and efficiency in barter transactions, paving the way for a new era of trade innovation.
Starmer says ‘bulging benefits bill’ is ‘blighting our society’Ever since taking over from Ernesto Valverde in January, Setien had been tasked with rejuvenating Barcelona's style of play and restoring the club's dominance in European football. However, the disastrous performance against Bayern Munich exposed glaring weaknesses in the team's tactics and overall strategy.Another factor that contributes to the Apple Watch's tendency to stick to glass surfaces is the presence of static electricity. When the watch and the glass surface come into contact, static electricity can build up between the two surfaces, creating a slight attraction force that causes the watch to stick to the glass. This phenomenon is enhanced by the thin and lightweight design of the Apple Watch, which increases the surface area of contact between the watch and the glass.
Sunil Grover’s ‘kaarvaan’ with his furry friends2025 will be an unpredictable year globally as leaders of big countries get transactional. Inflation will stay down, interest rates will decrease to spur growth, all big countries will practice their version of ‘nationalism”. Trade wars will replace physical wars. The Indian stock market has turned hot on digital options and ‘sachet” SIP. Sensex should touch 85,000. My 2024 predictions were spot on: I said the Sensex will cross 80,000; the Indian economy will grow around 6 per cent and the global economy at 3 per cent; I mentioned that politicians and marketers will offer more freebies; Indians will get more abusive in social media; and the job market will be tough. All came true. What do I see for 2025? I think these six trends will shape India and the world: 1. One leader — Donald Trump — will determine the slope and shape of the global economy and that of the top 10 economies. Four Ts will hold centre-stage — temperamental, transactional, tariffs and threats. ‘Making America Great Again’ will mean ‘Making the world weak to make America great at negotiation’. This will hold if the US economy grows around 2 per cent. Politics will look inwards everywhere, ‘nationalism’ will bloom more, non-American allies and friendships will thrive. Convenience and political expediency will rule over vs policy and alliances. India will grow between 5.5 and 6.5 per cent, as government spending slows down. 2. Three Is had a significant impact in the major elections of 2024 — inflation, immigration and interest rates. Interest rates will come down as leaders choose growth. The big countries will get tougher on immigration. This is not a good sign for India which could be the global talent provider by 2030. Inflation will stay down in most countries; the dollar will get stronger, and all talks of an alternative reserve currency will remain just be talk. 3. Time as a monetisable variable is working in India. It started with Domino’s Pizza years ago with its 30-minute delivery challenge, then Indigo made a virtue of ‘Indigo standard time’. Now quick commerce is redefining the old ‘Indian Stretchable time’ as ‘Instant Shopping Time’. Q-commerce is here to stay and will impact all categories sooner or later; we see big impact in food, in fresh, convenience-led categories. This will hurt legacy distribution partners. E-commerce companies need to rethink their existing business model. Q-commerce will impact the traditional retailer pushing all industries to reimagine consumer experience in the physical world. When and how will they make money? That’s for a later year! Leaderspeak on the business outlook for 2025 Deel’s workplace trends forecast for 2025 Year-end: Why is it a trigger for job moves? Why fast-moving goods are slowing Time to embrace ‘re-sign’ from resign 4. The Indian stock market and ecosystem is on steroids due to digital innovation and SIP investments as low as $3. In the last five years, the Indian stock market returned 80 per cent in dollar terms vs six per cent in emerging markets. In China, the market declined 15 per cent. Today, 20 per cent of Indian households have some investment in the stock market compared to 7 per cent five years ago. We have more investors than income taxpayers. Investment in the stock market is the new avenue for surplus salary/earnings, beating traditional investment instruments like real estate, gold and bank deposits. First time investors haven’t seen a drop, but it will come. A recent SEBI report said that 91 per cent of Indian investors are losing money! India accounted for 33 per cent of all global IPOs by number and 10 per cent by value in January-September 2024. Expect slightly lower IPO numbers in 2025. This investment in the stock market is hurting consumption in many categories which is unlikely to change till the market tanks. Expect Sensex to be around 85,000 by year-end despite challenges. 5. AI is being used more by consumers compared to corporates. 75 per cent of Open AI’s revenue is from consumers. We have a situation where consumers are using AI for their messages, e-mails, project work etc., well before using AI at work. This hasn’t happened with any technology so far. For all the hype over the last 24 months, corporate use cases haven’t shown speed. The AI promise is big, but the delivery is slow! 6. Well-being and mental health will replace work-life balance as an employee ask. Unemployment fears and job losses are real in the AI age. Stress at work is up, and 70 per cent of employees are unhappy at work. Companies need to provide mental health insurance. This eco-system will develop. As competitiveness steps up in every sector, so will the toxicity of managers who pursue their own narrow agenda. Employees will push back on toxicity by publicly naming, shaming, sharing videos and ‘selling’ their bosses online — This is a big trend in China. Job security will get a premium vs salary premium in 2025. (The writer is Operating Partner at Advent International and former chief of Pepsico India) CommentsWhile coffee can provide a quick energy boost, it can also lead to energy crashes later in the day. When you give up coffee, you may notice that your energy levels become more stable throughout the day. This is because caffeine can cause a spike in adrenaline and cortisol levels, which can lead to fluctuations in energy levels. By removing caffeine from your diet, you may experience a more consistent and sustainable level of energy throughout the day.
In conclusion, Ragnar Klavan’s retirement from professional football and his decision to run for the presidency of the Estonian Football Association signify a significant moment in his career. As he embarks on this new chapter, Klavan’s legacy as a player and a potential leader in football administration is sure to leave a lasting impact on the sport in Estonia. Fans and stakeholders alike will be watching closely as Klavan continues to make his mark on the football world in new and meaningful ways.
Van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge ended with a 3-1 win over West Ham, thanks to goals from Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss and Patson Daka. The Dutchman, who was out of work for just two weeks following his four-game spell as Manchester United interim boss, only started on Sunday so was happy to end a hectic three days in style. “It has been very busy getting to know everyone, start working together,” he said. “Everybody was involved with that and helping, it was busy, long days, but worth it. I was focused on the game and what the game needed, the subs, the half-time talk, so focused on the moment, so I am going to get myself a little beer and reflect on the last three days.” He endured a dream start as Vardy scored after just 98 seconds with El Khannouss and Daka adding second-half goals. It was by no means one-way traffic, though, as West Ham – who scored a consolation through Niclas Fullkrug at the death – had 30 shots on goal. But Van Nistelrooy saw enough to think he can deliver on his objective of keeping the Foxes in the Premier League. “I am very happy, if you look at the result – and it is about the result – it was a great night, three points, three good goals and also very effective. Ruud at the wheel 🛞 pic.twitter.com/eVgIwWAcYw — Leicester City (@LCFC) December 3, 2024 “Overall the game of course we have seen and how dominant West Ham were at certain stages and what they created, that is a fact and something we have to look at. “Overall, what I expected of the players going forward was togetherness and hunger, energy and spirit in this team that is fighting for every inch. “Eleven players on the pitch who are fighting as a foundation to play the rest of the Premier League. I saw that completely with every single player that started and came on. “That’s the foundation we have to build on, without that it will be impossible to get where we want to go. I am very happy about that.” West Ham’s hierarchy will have seen what impact a managerial change can have as the jury remains out on Julen Lopetegui, with away fans making their feelings clear by chanting “You’re getting sacked in the morning”. Lopetegui expects to keep his job but forthcoming games against his former club Wolves, Bournemouth, Brighton and Southampton could determine the Spaniard’s future. “The only thing that I am worried about is to go to training session tomorrow and stand up the players and prepare the next challenge,” he said. “We have one month of December with a lot of matches and I am sure with this attitude we are going to achieve many more points. “I believe in the players. I am confident that tomorrow we are going to be ready to prepare the next match. “Understanding the question, but at the end of the season maybe we talk in another way. There are a lot of matches and points, a lot of things can happen. “I believe in these players and team, I am sure the position is going to be much better. They are only words but we have to work a lot to achieve this.”