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By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The FBI said Monday it is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the return of a northern Maine teenager whose disappearance earlier in the fall has attracted international attention. Stefanie Damron, 14, of New Sweden, Maine, was reported missing by her family on Sept. 24, when she was last seen walking out of her house and into the nearby woods. Stefanie, who is homeschooled and has limited access to social media, has not been found despite extensive searches and interviews, authorities said. The FBI is collaborating with Maine State Police and is hopeful the reward will incentivize anyone with information regarding Stefanie’s disappearance, said Jodi Cohen, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston division. The reward is available to anyone with information leading to Stefanie’s safe return or the arrest and prosecution of anyone involved in her disappearance, the FBI said in a statement. “Stefanie’s family desperately wants to know where she is, and we are fully committed to helping our law enforcement partners exhaust every investigative resource to find her and bring her home,” Cohen said. New Sweden is a rural community of about 575 people located 310 miles (498.90 kilometers) north of Portland. Stefanie did not have electronic devices with her when she was last seen, and was known to sometimes leave home for the woods behind her house, though not for this long, Maine State Police Major Scott Gosselin said Monday. “We are looking for help from the public in order to maintain a vigilance for Stefanie and to report any tips or leads that might be helpful to our investigation,” Gosselin said. Stefanie’s disappearance has attracted media attention from as far away as Europe. Tips have come in regarding the case from other states and Canada, and authorities are following up on those, police said. However, police have yet to receive any concrete leads, they said. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has been notified, which is standard procedure whenever a minor goes missing or there could be an issue in the home, police said. Boston.com Today Sign up to receive the latest headlines in your inbox each morning. Be civil. Be kind.
Former US president Jimmy Carter has died aged 100. Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eco Bright Future, Inc. (OTC: EBFI) ($EBFI) ("Company") announces its wholly-owned El Salvador subsidiary, United Heritage Sociedad Anonima De Capital Variable ("United Heritage"), has been granted the prestigious license of Digital Service Provider in El Salvador. This significant milestone marks the first of two eagerly awaited licenses in the region, with the token issuer license pending and anticipated in the near future. Alexander Borodich, Founder of Universa Blockchain , expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "We are on the cusp of receiving our second pivotal license in El Salvador, which will position our Company to attract a substantial customer base through our local subsidiaries. We eagerly anticipate launching operations through the innovative New World Digital Gateway as El Salvador emerges as a leading hub in the digital realm." El Salvador's proactive stance in fostering a welcoming ecosystem for cryptocurrency businesses has drawn the attention of global digital assets firms like Eco Bright Future. With the newly obtained Bitcoin exchange license, United Heritage offers a secure and compliant platform to purchase, sell, and exchange Bitcoin. El Salvador recognizes Bitcoin as legal tender , a historic milestone for the country that opens up exciting possibilities within the digital currency landscape, as evidenced by today's high price of BTC , reflecting widespread adoption by mainstream users. The Company is strategically bolstering its presence in the global Digital Asset Market; El Salvador is just one of its strategic focal points. The expansion aligns with the Company's overarching strategy to ensure international compliance and broaden its customer base. It seeks to become a global frontrunner in real asset tokenization and cross-border "Smart Contract" technologies. Distinguished by its proficiency in tokenizing tangible assets, genuine real estate, and commodities, Eco Bright Future, Inc. leads the way in: - Tokenizing tangible assets such as real estate and commodities - Developing cutting-edge blockchain tools - Seamlessly integrating with established financial infrastructures Adopting a holistic approach, the Company believes it can seize market opportunities in El Salvador and diverse global markets. Leveraging its successful track record in digital commodity tokenization in the UAE and digital notary in Tunisia, the Company has positioned itself for its progressive international expansion. United Heritage will use Universa Blockchain's platform for decentralized storage and "Smart Contract" execution. This strategic technology selection minimizes disruptions to existing infrastructure while maximizing the digitization of business processes. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT: Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Except for historical matters contained herein, this press release's statements are forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may", "will", "to", "plan", "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "intend", "could", "would", "estimate," or "continue", or the negative other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. 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After a tense night of political drama, the South Korean Cabinet of ministers early Wednesday lifted the martial law decree announced hours before by President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoon imposed martial law late Tuesday, vowing to eliminate “anti-state” forces. He said that he was acting to protect the country from "threats" posed by North Korea. Follow LIVE updates. The shocking announcement – South Korea's first declaration of martial law in more than 40 years – came as his party and the opposition bickered over the budget. “Through the declaration of martial law, I will rebuild and protect a free South Korea,” Yoon said in his address to the nation. A proclamation was also released after the address, banning all political activities and strikes. Also Read | Who is Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean president who declared martial law? The National Assembly was sealed and helicopters were seen landing on the roof. Troops entered the building for a short time, while hundreds of protesters gathered outside parliament chanting, according to AFP. Lawmakers vote against martial law Some 190 lawmakers managed to get into the assembly in the early hours of Wednesday, where they unanimously voted in favour of a motion to block the martial law declaration and call for its lifting. National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik declared that the martial law was “invalid” and that lawmakers “will protect democracy with the people”. The vote prompted President Yoon to back down. Also Read | What is martial law and what was banned in South Korea? "Just a moment ago, there was a demand from the National Assembly to lift the state of emergency, and we have withdrawn the military that was deployed for martial law operations," Yoon said in a televised address at around 4:30 am local time. “We will accept the National Assembly's request and lift the martial law through the Cabinet meeting.” Jubilation among protesters According to AFP, the U-turn prompted jubilation among protesters who had gathered outside the parliament amid freezing temperatures. Cho Kuk, head of a minor opposition party, who also met protesters outside parliament, said: "This isn’t over. He (President Yoon) put all the people in shock." He also vowed to impeach Yoon by putting together votes from other parties, according to Reuters. President Yoon, a career prosecutor, was elected president in May 2022 by a margin of less than 1%. (Inputs from agencies)
Ruben Amorim issues storm warning after smooth start with Manchester UnitedGrid Talk: The Hit That Changed The GameArticle content Yesterday’s surprise resignation of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares evidently hasn’t slowed the company’s electric-vehicle aspirations, as word comes today that the U.S. Energy Department has committed over US$7 billion to a joint venture between the company and Samsung SDI. The $7.54-billion loan is earmarked to build two electric vehicle battery plants in Komoko, Indiana under the StarPlus Energy LLC banner, with at least 2,800 jobs at the factories themselves, and hundreds of spin-off jobs. Conditions of the loan include StarPlus presenting a plan to work with community and labour leaders to create good-paying jobs, in addition to meeting technical, legal, environmental, and financial conditions. If finalized, Stellantis would get $6.85 billion in principal, plus $688 million in interest for the project. If approved, the two plants will produce battery cells and modules for electric vehicles to be sold in North America, and at full capacity will manufacture batteries to supply more than 650,000 electric vehicles per year. Plugged In Podcast: How long will an EV battery last? “This will greatly expand EV battery manufacturing capacity in North America and reduce America’s reliance on adversarial foreign nations like China,” the U.S. Energy Department said in a statement. What is unclear is whether the loan agreement can be signed before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20. On the campaign trail, Trump vowed to stop such loans for the electric-vehicle industry. This news also comes on the heels of Rivian Automotive receiving a $6.6-billion loan last month to build a factory in Georgia. In other battery factory news south of the border, General Motors announced it is selling its stake in a battery factory in Lansing, Michigan to LG Energy Solutions. According to media reports, GM has spent nearly $1 billion on the joint venture with its South Korean partner LG, but is cutting ties with the nearly completed facility. In a statement, GM said it will source its EV batteries from joint venture factories in Warren, Ohio; and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The company also said it has reached an agreement with LG to jointly develop prismatic battery cells, an emerging technology that features rectangular cells that can store more energy, thus reducing the size and weight of a battery pack and cutting costs when compared to the pouch cells GM currently uses. Through September of this year, new EV sales in the United States were up 7.2%, or 936,000 vehicles, compared to that period last year, which saw a whopping 47% growth rate. Despite that slowing sales curve, EV sales in the States are expected to beat last year’s record of 1.19 million vehicles. Sign up for our newsletter Blind-Spot Monitor and follow our social channels on X , Tiktok and LinkedIn to stay up to date on the latest automotive news, reviews, car culture, and vehicle shopping advice.
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NoneVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (" Lithium Argentina " or the " Company ") ( TSX: LAAC ) ( NYSE: LAAC ) today announced that it has filed its notice of meeting, management information circular (the " Circular "), notice-and-access notification, form of proxy, voting instruction form and virtual meeting guide (collectively, the " Meeting Materials ") in connection with its previously announced special meeting of shareholders on January 17, 2025 (the " Meeting ") to approve a redomiciling of the Company in Switzerland under the new name, Lithium Argentina AG, and ancillary matters. The move, which requires shareholder, stock exchange and court approval, is expected to occur in early 2025. HIGHLIGHTS Lithium Argentina's Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). Shareholders are encouraged to vote well in advance of the proxy voting deadline on Wednesday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). Shareholders who have questions or need assistance in voting should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (North American Toll Free) or 1-416- 304-0211 (Outside North America), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com . DETAILS OF THE MEETING The Meeting is scheduled to be held virtually at https://meetnow.global/MDAUKRK on Friday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Time). Shareholders as of the close of business on December 3, 2024 (the " Record Date "), are entitled to vote at the Meeting. Shareholders are encouraged to access the Meeting Materials and vote electronically. The specific details of matters to be put before the Meeting are set forth in the Circular. The Meeting Materials have been posted in full, and are available for review via the internet without charge, on the Company's website at http://lithium-argentina.com/investor-relations/Special-Meeting , and under the Company's SEDAR+ and EDGAR profile at www.sedarplus.ca and www.sec.gov , respectively. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (" Broadridge "), on behalf of the Company, has mailed the notice-and-access notification and voting instruction form to U.S. non-registered shareholders in accordance with its applicable procedures. In light of the ongoing postal strike and given the high demand for courier services, Broadridge has couriered the notice-and-access notification and voting instruction form to certain Canadian non-registered shareholders in accordance with its applicable procedures. Registered U.S. and Canadian shareholders will be mailed and couriered, respectively, the notice-and-access notification and form of proxy by the Company's transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc. (" Computershare "). This news release is being made in accordance with the interim order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated December 4, 2024 and constitutes valid delivery of the Meeting Materials in lieu of prepaid ordinary mail delivery of Meeting Materials due to the ongoing postal strike in Canada. VOTING ASSISTANCE & QUESTIONS In the event that the ongoing postal strike in Canada continues, registered shareholders are encouraged to contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the Company's proxy solicitation agent, by telephone at 1-877-452-7184 (North American Toll Free) or 416-304-0211 (Collect Outside North America), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com to obtain and return their proxies in connection with the Meeting. Non-registered shareholders are encouraged to contact their brokers or intermediaries in order to obtain their control numbers and to make arrangements for the return of their voting instruction forms in connection with the Meeting. For details on how to vote at the Meeting, please see " Voting Information " in the Circular. To vote via the internet or by phone: VOTING METHOD NON-REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS Shares held with a broker, bank, or other intermediary. REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS Shares held in own name and represented by a physical certificate or DRS. By internet: www.proxyvote.com www.investorvote.com By phone: Call the toll-free number listed on your voting instruction form (VIF) and vote using the control number provided therein. 1-866-732-VOTE (8683) Voting occurs in advance of the Meeting by voting a proxy, or at the Meeting by attending online. How a shareholder votes will vary depending on whether they are a registered shareholder or a non-registered shareholder (beneficial shareholder). In all cases, the proxy must be received at least 48 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) before the Meeting or the adjournment thereof at which the proxy is to be used. ABOUT LITHIUM ARGENTINA Lithium Argentina is an emerging producer of lithium carbonate for use primarily in lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles. The Company, in partnership with Ganfeng Lithium Co, Ltd., is operating the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium brine operation in Argentina and advancing development of additional lithium resources in the region. Lithium Argentina currently trades on the TSX and on the NYSE. For further information contact: Investor Relations Telephone: +1 778-653-8092 Email: Kelly.obrien@lithium-argentina.com Website: www.lithium-argentina.com FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking information"). These statements relate to future events or the Company's future performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking information. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of words such as "seek," "anticipate," "plan," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "may," "will," "project," "predict," "propose," "potential," "targeting," "intend," "could," "might," "should," "believe" and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking information. In particular, this news release contains forward-looking information, including, without limitation, with respect to the following matters or the Company's expectations relating to matters such as the intention to establish corporate domicile in Switzerland; the approval of the redomicile; the holding of a special meeting of shareholders; and the continued conduct of our business. Forward-looking information does not take into account the effect of transactions or other items announced or occurring after the statements are made. Forward-looking information contained in this news release is based upon a number of expectations and assumptions and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those related to: uncertainties with respect to obtaining all applicable shareholder, court and regulatory approvals or satisfying other requirements necessity or desirability of permitting or facilitating the completion of the transaction; the continued listing on the TSX and NYSE; being subject to satisfying all conditions prescribed by the exchanges; there being no guarantee that the redomiciling will procure the anticipated benefits nor that the expected impacts will materialize as expected; potential adverse tax consequences resulting from the transaction; discretion of the Company to implement the redomicile or not; risks associated with the Company being governed under a different corporate legal regime post continuation; change in the rights of shareholders as a result of the continuation; unforeseen events that could prevent, delay in or increase in cost of completing the continuation; uncertainties inherent to feasibility studies and mineral resource and reserve estimates; global financial markets, general economic conditions, competitive business environments, and other factors that may negatively impact the Company's financial condition; the inability of the Company to secure sufficient additional financing to develop the Company's mineral projects; and all the other risk factors identified herein and in the Company's latest annual information form and in other continuous disclosure filings available on SEDAR+ and EDGAR. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and, except as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that the actual results achieved will vary from the information provided herein and that such variations may be material. Consequently, there are no representations by the Company that actual results achieved will be the same in whole or in part as those set out in the forward-looking statements. This press release does not constitute a solicitation of any proxy nor the offering of any securities of the Company. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
FirstEnergy's FE short percent of float has fallen 6.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.30 million shares sold short , which is 2.33% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.5 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 FirstEnergy Short Interest Graph (3 Months) As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for FirstEnergy has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted. Comparing FirstEnergy'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 , FirstEnergy's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.97%, which means the company has more 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.Tariffs could raise pricesFrom sex drive woes to cheating and porn addiction, Dear Deidre reveals readers’ most common problems of 2024
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