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NEW YORK (AP) — As a Democrat who immersed himself in political news during the presidential campaign, Ziad Aunallah has much in common with many Americans since the election. He’s tuned out. “People are mentally exhausted,” said Aunallah, 45, of San Diego. “Everyone knows what is coming and we are just taking some time off.” Television ratings — and now a new poll — clearly illustrate the phenomenon. About two-thirds of American adults say they have recently felt the need to limit media consumption about politics and government because of overload, according to the survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Smaller percentages of Americans are limiting their intake of news about overseas conflicts, the economy or climate change, the poll says. Politics stand out. Election news on CNN and MSNBC was taking up too much of Sam Gude’s time before the election, said the 47-year-old electrician from Lincoln, Nebraska. “The last thing I want to watch right now is the interregnum,” said Gude, a Democrat and no fan of President-elect Donald Trump. Poll finds more Democrats than Republicans stepping away from news The poll, conducted in early December, found that about 7 in 10 Democrats say they are stepping back from political news. The percentage isn’t as high for Republicans, who have reason to celebrate Trump’s victory. Still, about 6 in 10 Republicans say they’ve felt the need to take some time off too, and the share for independents is similar. The differences are far starker for the TV networks that have been consumed by political news. After election night through Dec. 13, the prime-time viewership of MSNBC was an average of 620,000, down 54% from the pre-election audience this year, the Nielsen company said. For the same time comparison, CNN’s average of 405,000 viewers was down 45%. At Fox News Channel, a favorite news network for Trump fans, the post-election average of 2.68 million viewers is up 13%, Nielsen said. Since the election, 72% of the people watching one of those three cable networks in the evening were watching Fox News, compared to 53% prior to election day. A post-election slump for fans of the losing candidate is not a new trend for networks that have become heavily identified for a partisan audience. MSNBC had similar issues after Trump was elected in 2016. Same for Fox in 2020, although that was complicated by anger: many of its viewers were outraged then by the network’s crucial election night call of Arizona for the Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and sought alternatives. MSNBC had its own anger issues after several “Morning Joe” viewers became upset that hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited Trump shortly after his victory last month. Yet while the show’s ratings are down 35% since Election Day, that’s a smaller drop than the network’s prime-time ratings. CNN points out that while it has been suffering in the television ratings, its streaming and digital ratings have been consistent. Will political interest rebound when Trump takes office? MSNBC can take some solace in history. In previous years, network ratings bounce back when the depression after an election loss lifts. When a new administration takes office, people who oppose it are frequently looking for a gathering place. “I’ll be tuning back in once the clown show starts,” Aunallah said. “You have no choice. Whether or not you want to hear it, it’s happening. If you care about your country, you have no choice but to pay attention.” But the ride may not be smooth. MSNBC’s slide is steeper than it was in 2016; and there’s some question about whether Trump opponents will want to be as engaged as they were during his first term. People are also unplugging from cable television in rates that are only getting more rapid, although MSNBC believes it has bucked this trend eating away at audiences before. The poll indicates that Americans want less talk about politics from public figures in general. After an election season where endorsements from celebrities like Taylor Swift made headlines, the survey found that Americans are more likely to disapprove than approve of celebrities, large companies and professional athletes speaking out about politics. Still, Gude is among those discovering other ways to get news to which he does want to pay attention, including on YouTube. MSNBC is also in the middle of some corporate upheaval that raises questions about potential changes. Parent company Comcast announced last month that the cable network is among some properties that will spin off into a new company, which will give MSNBC new corporate leadership and cut its ties to NBC News. Advice for networks who want to see the viewers return Some of the Americans who have turned away from political news lately also had some advice for getting them engaged again. Gude said, for example, that MSNBC will always have a hard-core audience of Trump haters. But if the network wants to expand its audience, “then you have to talk about issues, and you have to stop talking about Trump.” Kathleen Kendrick, a 36-year-old sales rep from Grand Junction, Colorado, who’s a registered independent voter, said she hears plenty of people loudly spouting off about their political opinions on the job. She wants more depth when she watches the news. Much of what she sees is one-sided and shallow, she said. “You get a story but only part of a story,” Kendrick said. “It would be nice if you could get both sides, and more research.” Aunallah, similarly, is looking for more depth and variety. He’s not interested “in watching the angry man on the corner yelling at me anymore,” he said. “It’s kind of their own fault that I’m not watching,” he said. “I felt they spent all this time talking about the election. They made it so much of their focus that when the main event ends, why would people want to keep watching?” The poll of 1,251 adults was conducted Dec. 5-9, 2024, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.North Korean Hackers Strike Again: Secure Your Investment with the Best Crypto Presales of 2025!
Palawan bishops launch petition for mining ban on islandMAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct. 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces,” said Rafael. “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates.AMGEN TO PRESENT AT CITI'S 2024 GLOBAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE
Mikel Arteta says Gabriel Martinelli is relishing the prospect of stepping up to replace Bukayo Saka . Arsenal fear they will be without England winger Saka for the next two months. Saka tore a hamstring in Saturday's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace and that was a huge blow to the Gunners' title hopes. With Raheem Sterling also a long-term injury absentee, Arteta is set to turn to Martinelli for Friday's visit of struggling Ipswich. The Brazil forward, 23, was switched from the left when Saka was hurt at Selhurst Park and ended the game with a goal and an assist. Gunners manager Arteta said: "Gabi loves it - you give him a challenge and he wants to do it today if he can. He’s a player that likes responsibility and likes having a bigger role. "He had a big impact in the Palace game and like other players everybody is going to have to add something else because Bukayo, who we rely a lot on, is not going to be with us." Arteta has been accused of over-playing Saka to the point of breakdown. But the Gunners boss insisted there had been no sign of that before Saturday. He said: "When you look at his history in six years, it is incredible. It is very difficult to find a more robust player in the league, especially at his age when the load goes up. "Nobody knows. Maybe you think ‘I am doing everything perfect’ and ‘perfect’ is not what that muscle needs, that muscle needs something else that we cannot control." Arteta has other options to fill the Saka void as Leandro Trossard and teenager Ethan Nwaneri can also play on the right. Gunners fans are excited about 17-year-old Nwaneri's potential but Arteta was cautious. He said: "He needs to understand a few things. Obviously for Ethan there’s been a massive step in the last 12 months. But he’s on the journey with us and every time he plays he changes games for the better, so that’s a really good sign." The Gunners are having to play catch-up in their title tussle with leaders Liverpool and second-place Chelsea . The Christmas period was where it went wrong last season - they lost to West Ham and then Fulham in the last days of December. Arteta said: "Against West Ham we had the most touches in the opposition box in the history of the Premier League and lost 2-0. "You go home and you cannot believe it but it was the reality. Then Fulham, which was also very different. There was a lot to learn from it." And what exactly had Arteta learned? "That the ball has to be in the net!" he said. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Amazon's Prime Video is broadcasting the Premier League Boxing Day round of fixtures on December 26-27. Each match can be streamed free with an Amazon Prime subscription or by signing up for an Amazon Prime 30-day free trial .Schieffelin has 18 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists as Clemson hands Penn State first loss 75-67
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Small Satellite Market Size & Trends To 2030nLIGHT, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LASR – Get Free Report ) CEO Scott H. Keeney sold 12,013 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.96, for a total value of $119,649.48. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 1,340,146 shares in the company, valued at $13,347,854.16. This represents a 0.89 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . nLIGHT Price Performance Shares of nLIGHT stock opened at $10.46 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $506.57 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -10.16 and a beta of 2.20. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $11.17 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.28. nLIGHT, Inc. has a 52-week low of $9.64 and a 52-week high of $14.75. Institutional Trading of nLIGHT Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Harvey Partners LLC increased its position in nLIGHT by 56.5% during the third quarter. Harvey Partners LLC now owns 1,735,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,547,000 after buying an additional 626,500 shares during the last quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of nLIGHT by 18.1% during the 2nd quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. now owns 2,020,769 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,087,000 after acquiring an additional 309,634 shares in the last quarter. Royce & Associates LP increased its holdings in shares of nLIGHT by 9.1% during the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 2,733,476 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,221,000 after acquiring an additional 227,580 shares during the last quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of nLIGHT by 7.1% during the 3rd quarter. Needham Investment Management LLC now owns 2,337,740 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,990,000 after acquiring an additional 155,000 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Divisar Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of nLIGHT by 9.4% in the 2nd quarter. Divisar Capital Management LLC now owns 1,545,935 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,897,000 after acquiring an additional 133,023 shares in the last quarter. 83.88% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades View Our Latest Stock Report on LASR About nLIGHT ( Get Free Report ) nLIGHT, Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company operates in two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. It offers semiconductor lasers with various ranges of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes; and programmable and serviceable fiber lasers for use in industrial and aerospace and defense applications. See Also Receive News & Ratings for nLIGHT Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for nLIGHT and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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