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New Hampshire courts hear two cases on transgender girls playing girls sportsNOGALES, Ariz., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. (NYSE American: APT) , a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a $2.0 million expansion of the Company’s existing share repurchase program. With this authorized expansion, the Company now has approximately $2.8 million available to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.8 million of which remains from the previous expansion, most recently announced in October 2024. Management anticipates repurchasing shares through open market purchases or through privately-negotiated transactions and intends to retire all shares purchased through the share repurchase program. Open market purchases may be executed by the Company’s broker through a pre-arranged repurchase plan, which operates in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 and Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any transactions under the repurchase plan will be effected in accordance with the terms of the plan, including specified price, volume and timing conditions, and will be applied against the amount authorized for the Company’s share repurchase program. Other open market and privately-negotiated purchases may occur from time to time outside the repurchase plan based on market and general business conditions, subject to applicable rules and regulations. About Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. Alpha Pro Tech, Ltd. is the parent company of Alpha Pro Tech, Inc. and Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. Alpha Pro Tech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets innovative disposable and limited-use protective apparel products for the industrial, clean room, medical and dental markets. Alpha ProTech Engineered Products, Inc. manufactures and markets a line of construction weatherization products, including building wrap and roof underlayment. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Nogales, Arizona; Valdosta, Georgia; and a joint venture in India. For more information and copies of all news releases and financials, visit Alpha Pro Tech’s website at http://www.alphaprotech.com . Certain statements made in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements instead of historical facts and may be identified generally by the use of forward-looking terminology and words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “potentially,” “may,” “continue,” “should,” “will” and words of similar meaning. Without limiting the generality of the preceding statement, all statements in this press release relating to the Company’s strategy, including the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased by the Company, if any, are forward-looking statements. We caution investors that any such forward-looking statements are only estimates based on current information and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results contained in the forward-looking statements. We cannot give assurances that any such statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by us include the risks, uncertainties and assumptions described from time to time in our public releases and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Specifically, these factors include, but are not limited to, changes in global economic conditions; the inability of our suppliers and contractors to meet our requirements; potential challenges related to international manufacturing; the inability to protect our intellectual property; competition in our industry; customer preferences; the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; security breaches or disruptions to the information technology infrastructure; the impact of legal and regulatory proceedings or compliance challenges; and volatility in our common stock price and our investments. We also caution investors that the forward-looking information described herein represents our outlook only as of this date, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or developments after the date of this press release. Given these uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results.None
DENVER (AP) — Amid renewed interest in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey triggered in part by a new Netflix documentary, police in Boulder, Colorado, refuted assertions this week that there is viable evidence and leads about the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old girl that they are not pursuing. JonBenet Ramsey, who competed in beauty pageants, was found dead in the basement of her family’s home in the college town of Boulder the day after Christmas in 1996. Her body was found several hours after her mother called 911 to say her daughter was missing and a ransom note had been left behind. The details of the crime and video footage of JonBenet competing in pageants propelled the case into one of the highest-profile mysteries in the United States. The police comments came as part of their annual update on the investigation, a month before the 28th anniversary of JonBenet’s killing. Police said they released it a little earlier due to the increased attention on the case, apparently referring to the three-part Netflix series “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey.” In a video statement, Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said the department welcomes news coverage and documentaries about the killing of JonBenet, who would have been 34 this year, as a way to generate possible new leads. He said the department is committed to solving the case but needs to be careful about what it shares about the investigation to protect a possible future prosecution. “What I can tell you though, is we have thoroughly investigated multiple people as suspects throughout the years and we continue to be open-minded about what occurred as we investigate the tips that come into detectives," he said. The Netflix documentary focuses on the mistakes made by police and the “media circus” surrounding the case. JonBenet was bludgeoned and strangled. Her death was ruled a homicide, but nobody was ever prosecuted. Police were widely criticized for mishandling the early investigation into her death amid speculation that her family was responsible. However, a prosecutor cleared her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, and brother Burke in 2008 based on new DNA evidence from JonBenet's clothing that pointed to the involvement of an “unexplained third party” in her slaying. The announcement by former district attorney Mary Lacy came two years after Patsy Ramsey died of cancer. Lacy called the Ramseys “victims of this crime.” John Ramsey has continued to speak out for the case to be solved. In 2022, he supported an online petition asking Colorado’s governor to intervene in the investigation by putting an outside agency in charge of DNA testing in the case. In the Netflix documentary, he said he has been advocating for several items that have not been prepared for DNA testing to be tested and for other items to be retested. He said the results should be put through a genealogy database. In recent years, investigators have identified suspects in unsolved cases by comparing DNA profiles from crime scenes and to DNA testing results shared online by people researching their family trees. In 2021, police said in their annual update that DNA hadn’t been ruled out to help solve the case, and in 2022 noted that some evidence could be “consumed” if DNA testing is done on it. Last year, police said they convened a panel of outside experts to review the investigation to give recommendations and determine if updated technologies or forensic testing might produce new leads. In the latest update, Redfearn said that review had ended but that police continue to work through and evaluate a “lengthy list of recommendations” from the panel. Amy Beth Hanson contributed to this report from Helena, Montana.
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SAN DIEGO , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CreateAI Holdings Inc., formerly TuSimple Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: TSPH) ("CreateAI" or the "Company"), a global artificial intelligence technology company, today announced shareholder voting results for its annual meeting of stockholders held on December 20, 2024 (the "Annual Meeting"). As of October 28, 2024 , the record date for the Annual Meeting, there were a total of 232,618,399 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, comprised of 208,618,399 shares of Class A Common Stock (each with one vote per share) and 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (each with ten votes per share). At the Annual Meeting, holders of 207,347,538 shares of common stock, representing 423,347,538 votes, entitled to vote at the meeting were represented in person or by proxy and, therefore, a quorum constituted of the majority of the voting power of the shares of common stock issued and outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting was present. The following is a brief description of each matter voted upon at the 2024 Annual Meeting and the numbers of votes cast for, withheld, or against, the number of abstentions, and the number of broker non-votes with respect to each other, as applicable. 1. Election of six nominees to serve on the Board of Directors (the "Board") for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, or, if Proposal Two is adopted, to hold office until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee will be assigned. The following six directors were elected by the votes as indicated below. For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Cheng Lu 208,949,915 164,765,019 1 49,632,604 Mo Chen 208,946,146 164,768,788 1 49,632,604 James Lu 209,109,928 164,605,006 1 49,632,604 Zhen Tao 209,158,316 164,556,618 1 49,632,604 Albert Schultz 348,895,019 1 24,819,915 49,632,604 Jianan Hao 209,021,652 164,693,282 1 49,632,604 The totals above include the 240,000,000 votes represented by the Class B shares of Common Stock. 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted "FOR" and 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common stock (representing 120,000,00 votes) were voted "WITHHELD" for each of the Directors other than Albert Schultz . All shares of Class B Common Stock were voted "FOR" the election of Albert Schultz . Excluding the 240,000,000 votes from the 24,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock from the totals above, the 183,347,538 shares of Class A Common Stock were voted as indicated below. For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Cheng Lu 88,949,915 44,765,019 49,632,604 Mo Chen 88,946,146 44,768,788 49,632,604 James Lu 89,109,928 44,605,006 49,632,604 Zhen Tao 89,158,316 44,556,618 49,632,604 Albert Schultz 108,895,019 24,819,915 49,632,604 Jianan Hao 89,021,652 44,693,282 49,632,604 2. Amendment to the Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation to classify the Board of Directors into three classes, with directors in each class to serve staggered three-year terms. Pursuant to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Proposal Two must receive the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, since directors representing two-thirds (2/3) of the total number of authorized directors have already approved. The amendment was not approved 2 by the votes as indicated below: For Against 1 Abstain Broker Non-Votes 208,955,668 164,659,652 99,614 49,632,604 Because Proposal Two was not approved, the six directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board for a term which will expire at the 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. 3. Ratification of the appointment of UHY LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 . The selection was ratified by the votes as indicated below: For Against 1 Abstain Broker Non-Votes 255,504,371 155,923,768 11,919,399 - Note 1: Includes 120,000,000 votes of the 12,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock held by White Marble LLC and White Marble International Limited (together, the "White Marble Entities") controlled by Dr. Xiaodi Hou . Note 2: The White Marble Entities have filed an action in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that the voting agreement between White Marble and Mo Chen is invalid and White Marble, not Mo Chen , controls the vote. White Marble LLC v. Chen , C.A. No. 2024-1208-PAF (Del. Ch.) On December 13, 2024 , the Court entered an order that allows the Company to hold the vote on Proposal Two, and ordered that if Proposal Two is not approved at the Annual Meeting but the Court determines in the Action that Mo Chen , not the White Marble Entities, control how the White Marble Entities' Shares are voted, then the White Marble Entities' shares shall be deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two at the Annual Meeting and that such vote shall stand. The vote totals above include the votes of the shares held by the White Marble Entities as voted by the White Marble Entities. If the shares held by the White Marble entities reflected in the totals above are deemed to have been voted in favor of Proposal Two, the Proposal will have passed. Accordingly, if the Court rules in Mo Chen's favor, Proposal Two will be deemed to have passed and the Company would be permitted to amend its Certificate of Incorporation to implement Proposal Two and each of the directors elected pursuant to Proposal One will serve on the Board until the annual meeting of stockholders in accordance with the class of director to which each nominee is assigned. About CreateAI CreateAI (formerly TuSimple) is a global artificial intelligence company with offices in US, China , and Japan . The company is pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale. Investor Relations Contact: ICR for CreateAI CreateAI.IR@icrinc.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/createai-announces-results-of-2024-annual-meeting-of-stockholders-302338618.html SOURCE CreateAI Holdings Inc Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.
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FTC settles with data brokers that sold political, pregnancy infoSet to host the Ravens on Christmas Day, the Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers on Monday after Baltimore waived him last week, ESPN reported. Thin at receiver behind star Nico Collins due to season-ending injuries to Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Tank Dell (torn ACL, dislocated kneecap), the Texans are hoping Johnson, 28, can provide depth at the position alongside Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie III. With the Ravens, Johnson reeled in just one catch for 6 yards and received a one-game suspension for what the team said was refusing to enter a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1. Baltimore waived him on Friday. An unrestricted free agent after this season, Johnson is joining his fourth team this calendar year after he was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to Carolina in March and then moved from the Panthers to the Ravens in October. A third-round draft pick in 2019, Johnson had 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games (all starts) for the Panthers earlier this season. In six career seasons, the 2021 Pro Bowl selection has 422 receptions for 4,726 yards and 28 TDs for the Steelers (2019-23), Panthers and Ravens. --Field Level Media
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LINCOLN — Before Tuesday night came to an end, Nebraska’s defense took another roster hit with defensive lineman James Williams planning to enter the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Williams, a Sophomore, played two seasons for the Huskers after transferring from Iowa Central Community College. He recorded 18 tackles and seven sacks over his career in Lincoln. He finished with 14 tackles and five sacks this past regular season, which ended with Friday’s 13-10 loss at Iowa. Williams played in all 12 of Nebraska’s regular season games in a reserve role. Williams became the third Nebraska player to announce their intentions to enter the portal on Tuesday, and ninth overall since Monday. Princewill Umanmielen, a sophomore linebacker, and true freshman quarterback Daniel Kaelin also made their announcements on Tuesday. Umanmielen spent two years with Nebraska. He tallied 35 tackles, one pass deflection and 1 1/2 sacks during his two seasons. He finished with 13 tackles and 1/2 sack this year. Umanmielen appeared in all 12 games for the Huskers this season in a reserve role. He logged just two snaps in Friday’s 13-10 loss at Iowa to end the regular season. Kaelin, from Bellevue West, did not appear in any games for Nebraska this season. Kaelin was three-star prospect and ranked as the No. 28 quarterback in the 2024 class. He was originally committed to Missouri before ultimately deciding to stay home and attend Nebraska. Other Nebraska players to announce their transfer portal intentions include: linebackers Stefon Thompson and Mikai Gbayor, defensive lineman Jimari Butler and Vincent Jackson, wideout Malachi Coleman and running back Gabe Ervin. NU hires WR coach Nebraska also had some coaching news on Tuesday, expecting to hire Kentucky’s Daikiel Shorts to be the Huskers’ new wide receivers coach, according to multiple reports. Shorts spent one season at Kentucky, where his wideouts accounted for 1,754 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. Shorts is replacing Garret McGuire as the Huskers’ wideout coach, who will reportedly remain on staff in a different role. McGuire just finished his second season coaching Nebraska’s wide receivers. Shorts and Holgorsen have a previous connection, when he was Holgorsen’s wideouts coach for three seasons at Houston. He also spent two years as director of player development for the Cougars. Shorts had a role in developing Tank Dell, now a NFL wideout for the Houston Texans, who finished in the top-15 in catches (90), receiving yards (1,329) and touchdowns (12) during the 2021 season. In 2022, under Shorts’ watch, Houston true freshman wideout Matthew Golden set the program record with seven touchdowns. Shorts played his college career at West Virginia, where he caught 177 passes for 2,263 yards and 14 touchdowns over four seasons from 2013-16, under Holgorsen. With Shorts' expected hiring, Nebraska still has two coaching vacancies to fill, after defensive coordinator Tony White and defensive line coach Terrance Knighton departed Monday to take the same positions at Florida State.What we know about South Korea's martial law
History will be kinder to Joe Biden than the pollsters( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSX-V: DMGI) (OTCQB: DMGGF) (FRANKFURT: 6AX) ("DMG" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company, announces the issuance of US Patent No. 12,067,572 for Cryptographic Taint Tracking. This patent, issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office, is a continuation of the previously issued U.S. Patent No. 11,257,089. The original patent laid the foundation for a method to detect and track tainted cryptographic wallets, supporting efforts to combat money laundering and fraud. This new patent builds on the innovative technology behind Blockseer's wallet risk scoring method, which reinforces DMG's clean-block mining initiative and its use in mining pools. The patented methods enable real-time identification and monitoring of wallets linked to nefarious activities, enhancing compliance and supporting law enforcement in their mission to safeguard blockchain networks. Key Features of Cryptographic Taint Tracking (Patent 12,067,572): DMG's CEO, Sheldon Bennett commented,“By advancing a novel methodology to detect and prevent suspicious activity in real-time, we're enhancing the trust and safety of the blockchain. This is a notable step forward to enable custody providers and exchanges to ensure regulatory compliance. As we look forward with our Systemic Trust custody subsidiary and Terra Pool as the key enabling elements of our carbon neutral Bitcoin ecosystem, compliance technology, such as what is being enabled by our patent, is core to ensuring that bad actors are prevented from tainting our ecosystem.” Grant of Stock Options and RSUs In addition, DMG announces the granting of stock options and RSUs to employees and directors of the company. A total of 424,680 stock options ("Options") and 2,050,000 restricted stock units ("RSUs") have been granted. The Options are exercisable over five years at a price of $0.38 per share, with vesting in 25% increments on the six-, 12-, 18-, and 24-month anniversaries of the grant date. The RSUs vest in one year; these grants are designed to create an incentive structure that aligns longer-term performance with the Company's growth. About Systemic Trust Company Ltd. Systemic Trust Company is a special purpose trust company incorporated under the Loan and Trust Corporations Act (Alberta). When STC receives its registration and regulatory approval for operations, it will operate as a standalone, independently capitalized, prudently managed trust company and Qualified Custodian offering digital asset custody services for institutional clients. About Terra Pool Terra Pool is the world's first carbon neutral Bitcoin mining pool, designed to reward miners with carbon neutral bitcoin. It plays a crucial role in advancing a carbon neutral Bitcoin ecosystem. When integrated with DMG's subsidiary, Systemic Trust, a digital asset custodian, financial institutions and content creators will gain the ability to send Bitcoin in a carbon neutral and regulatory-compliant manner. About DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. DMG is a publicly traded and vertically integrated blockchain and data center technology company that manages, operates and develops end-to-end digital solutions to monetize the digital asset and artificial intelligence compute ecosystems. DMG's sustainable businesses are segmented into two business lines under the Core and Core+ strategies and unified through DMG's vertical integration. For more information on DMG Blockchain Solutions visit: Follow @dmgblockchain on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and subscribe to DMG's YouTube channel. For further information, please contact: On behalf of the Board of Directors, Sheldon Bennett, CEO & Director Tel: +1 (778) 300-5406 Email: ... Web: For Investor Relations: ... For Media Inquiries: Chantelle Borrelli Head of Communications ... Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Service Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking information or statements based on current expectations. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements regarding DMG's strategies and plans, the development of Systemic Trust, improving fleet efficiency and continuing to execute on Core+ software initiatives, onboarding of new clients to Terra Pool, the opportunity and plans to monetize bitcoin transactions, the continued investment in Bitcoin network software infrastructure and applications, developing and executing on the Company's products and services, increasing self-mining, efforts to improve the operation of its mining fleet, the launch of products and services, events, courses of action, and the potential of the Company's technology and operations, among others, are all forward-looking information. Future changes in the Bitcoin network-wide mining difficulty rate or Bitcoin hashrate may materially affect the future performance of DMG's production of bitcoin, and future operating results could also be materially affected by the price of bitcoin and an increase in hashrate mining difficulty. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, market and other conditions, volatility in the trading price of the common shares of the Company, business, economic and capital market conditions; the ability to manage operating expenses, which may adversely affect the Company's financial condition; the ability to remain competitive as other better financed competitors develop and release competitive products; regulatory uncertainties; access to equipment; market conditions and the demand and pricing for products; the demand and pricing of bitcoin; security threats, including a loss/theft of DMG's bitcoin; DMG's relationships with its customers, distributors and business partners; the inability to add more power to DMG's facilities; DMG's ability to successfully define, design and release new products in a timely manner that meet customers' needs; the ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel; competition in the industry; the impact of technology changes on the products and industry; failure to develop new and innovative products; the ability to successfully maintain and enforce our intellectual property rights and defend third-party claims of infringement of their intellectual property rights; the impact of intellectual property litigation that could materially and adversely affect the business; the ability to manage working capital; and the dependence on key personnel. 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Carlos Augusto and Alessandro Bastoni warn Inter must ‘forget last season’ and the Scudetto, because represent ‘important points.’ It was a hard-fought encounter at San Siro, the final test before Christmas, but they emerged with all three points thanks to the Carlos Augusto towering header on a Hakan Calhanoglu corner and stoppage-time Marcus Thuram screamer into the top corner. “I am happy, but as I always say, the most important thing is that Inter get the victory. We knew it was tough and we picked up the three points,” “We have to forget last season, there are many strong teams competing this year, but I have faith in my teammates that we’ll challenge to the end, I have the best teammates in the world.” Carlos Augusto, who was part of a totally reshuffled defence amid injuries, also proved decisive at the other end with a goal-saving interception to stop the Edoardo Goldaniga tap-in. Due to the absence of Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard, with Stefan de Vrij only fit for the bench, Bastoni moved into the centre of the back three with Carlos Augusto on the left. “These are important points, especially in games where we might not be at 100 per cent and are missing key players,” Bastoni told Sky Sport Italia. “We are playing a lot of matches, we’re keeping the focus high and we just need to keep going. We’ve got Cagliari on December 28, then we fly to Saudi Arabia, so it’s going to be a bit of a strain. “It is important we get all the players fit again so that we can rotate more.” Inter have a more , because they are in the Supercoppa Italiana against Atalanta in Saudi Arabia, then possibly the Final too a few days later. They are also battling for a Champions League top eight finish and still have a Serie A game in hand to be played against Fiorentina, which probably won’t be until February.The Empty Stocking Fund is a 43-year-old project of The New Mexican . Each year, hundreds of people receive aid from the fund during the holiday season to help cover rent payments, medical bills, utility costs, car repairs, home improvements and other needs. Who it helps: Applicants, who must live within 50 miles of Santa Fe and must provide documents that provide proof of their identity, are considered without regard to race, age, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Applications for aid are currently on pause because of overwhelming demand. 2024 goal: $475,000; however, there are already over $500,000 in requests. This holiday charity project, which began in 1981, is administered by the Santa Fe Community Foundation. To donate: Make your tax-deductible donation online by visiting santafecf.org/funds/empty-stocking-fund . In person, visit the Santa Fe Community Foundation at 501 Halona St., or The Santa Fe New Mexican, 150 Washington Ave., Suite 105, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contributions can also be mailed to Empty Stocking Fund, C/O Santa Fe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1827, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1827. Donors can request to remain anonymous. Anonymous: $51.55 Anonymous: $50 Anonymous: $200 Anonymous — in memory of Ernie and Joe Fernandez: $200 Anonymous — in memory of Annie Gordon: $206.19 Anonymous — in memory of Harry and Molly: $50 Anonymous — in memory of Pat Trujillo: $257.73 Richard and Kim Tate: $103.09 Joseph and Nancy Treat: $103.09 Zoe Trimmer and Family — in memory of Len: $200 Andrew Trujillo — in memory of mom, Tillie M. Trujillo: $100 John Vavruska and Laura Holt: $154.64 Gilbert M. Vigil — in remembrance of Ralph and Mary Vigil: $100 Sally H. Von Conta: $20 Steven Weiner — in memory of Mark Wightman: $300 Wicked Wahinis Book Club Santa Fe: $440 Ted Williams: $257.73 Judith Wilson — in memory of Gordon Wilson: $1,000 Ellis Wright: $200 Daniel Yohalem and Carmen Lopez: $309.28 K. Zamrazil: $103.09 Cumulative total: *210,640.26 *Reflects total contributions since Dec. 18.
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These may lead to delays, dissatisfaction of passengers, and at worst, costly penalties for inadmissible passengers, popularly known as INADs. That is where Matchbox enters with its cutting-edge ground handling solution to change the way travel documents are checked and processed. With the suite of innovative tools, including the Passenger Agent App by Matchbox, it means that not only does Matchbox automate the process of document checks but it also ensures 100% prevention of INADs. How this system revolutionizes passenger handling service and why it is considered the future of travel compliance. The Stakes: Why Ground Handling Efficiency Matters The total fines levied against airlines and cruise companies run to more than $200 million annually for passengers traveling without proper entry documentation. These INAD violations don’t just cut into the bottom line but create ripples in operations—from delayed flights and frustrated passengers to wasted hours in searching for luggage that must be offloaded. Ground handling teams bear much of this burden. They are responsible for navigating complex immigration regulations, validating various travel documents, and ensuring every passenger is cleared to board. It’s a process traditionally fraught with human error and inefficiency. Matchbox is different. Automation, real-time data, and predictive analytics, in a bundled offering, ensure that compliance is met right out the door while check-in and boarding processes are optimized to provide peace of mind for passenger and operator alike. Inside Matchbox: Innovation in Action Matchbox is not just a document verification system; it is a system-wide solution hand-crafted for the fast-paced airport and cruise terminal environments. Core features listed below show a focused approach toward speed, accuracy, and dependability: Real-Time Validation: Since Matchbox launched in March 2023, the company has validated over 1.7 million travel documents. Of those, 86% were completely automated—a fact that reduces manual errors and frees agents to provide exceptional customer service rather than administrative tasks. Passenger Agent App: At the heart of the Matchbox ground handling solution is the Passenger Agent App: an easy-to-use tool that equips passenger service agents to operate swift, reliable document checks in only three seconds. It handles passports, visas, and other travel documents with the utmost accuracy. Seamless Integration: Matchbox integrates directly into an airline’s DCS, providing real-time data reconciliation to ensure that passenger information is complete and accurate prior to boarding. Proactive Problem-Solving: Whether automating approvals or flagging special cases for manual review, Matchbox gives agents clear guidance that ensures speedy and savvy decision-making. Offload Tracking: Where needed, Matchbox smoothes the offload process with clear documentation and performance metrics. It has handled more than 1,700 offloads efficiently from its inception, minimizing disruption to overall operations. 100% INAD Prevention: A Bold Guarantee What really makes Matchbox unique, however, is its bold 100% INAD prevention guarantee—a promise underpinned by rigorous automation, comprehensive validations, and an innovative support system which assesses real-time exceptions. Even in cases of genuine INAD violations, where a passenger’s travel documents were valid at check-in but later considered inadmissible, Matchbox assumes full liability for any fines. That is how confident Checkport is in the system—and how unmatched the reassurance to airlines and ground handlers . A Better Passenger Experience After all, efficiency is not just an operational benefit; it directly impinges on the passengers. And that is not all: with Matchbox, passengers enjoy speedier check-ins, reduced wait times, and peace of mind from knowing their travel documents are in order before they reach the gate. An example of this is how Matchbox allows for pre-checks to be made in full coordination with online check-ins, where passengers can actually be confirmed in terms of document compliance even before they reach the airport. When they do finally arrive, those that get pre-cleared receive a security sticker for smooth processing. This proactive approach increases the passenger experience by reducing congestion at the counters and ensures movement is far smoother than before. The Bigger Picture Data-driven insights into Matchbox are not about solving immediate challenges but future-proofing operations. Its comprehensive performance tracking dashboard provides everything from key validation metrics to key performance indicators around transaction times and compliance rates. By analyzing that data, airlines and ground handling teams can find bottlenecks, make informed decisions, and continuously refine processes. All in all, this commitment to continuous improvement keeps Matchbox ahead in a constantly evolving industry. Partnerships for Success Matchbox joins forces with industry leaders like Swissport, Regula Forensics, and Cyberfish to keep the system at the top of the game both in terms of compliance and operational efficiency. Together, these partnerships and technologies form a proactive shield against INAD risks, helping airlines and ground handlers avoid fines, reduce costs, and enhance their competitive edge. A Look into the Future With the continued recovery and growth of the travel industry, there has never been a better time to call for more intelligent and effective solutions. Matchbox is one example of how innovation can answer some of the very real practical challenges in the industry. For airlines, ground handlers, and cruise companies alike, the adoption of tools like Matchbox isn’t about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. Through automation of travel document control, smooth check-in, and advanced compliance, Matchbox is setting the standard for what the future of passenger handling will look like. The question is no longer whether automation is the way forward—just how quickly you can adopt it. With Matchbox leading from the front, the future of ground handling has already arrived. Related Items: Matchbox , Travel Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you Black Friday Deals Are Here at Barceló Hotels: The Discounts You’ve Been Waiting For! 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