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End of an EraIsrael strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment on Thursday took place just “meters away” as he was about to board a flight in Sanaa. He says a crew member was hurt. The strikes followed several days of Houthi attacks and launches setting off sirens in Israel. Israel's military says it attacked infrastructure used by the Houthis at the international airport in Sanaa, power stations and ports. The Israeli military later said it wasn’t aware that the WHO chief was at the location in Yemen. An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence HOMS, Syria (AP) — Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down. A tense calm prevailed Thursday after checkpoints were set up throughout the country’s third-largest city, which has a mixed population of Sunni and Shia Muslims, Alawites and Christians. The security forces are controlled by the former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the charge that unseated former President Bashar Assad. The US says it pushed retraction of a famine warning for north Gaza. Aid groups express concern. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they asked for — and got — the retraction of an independent monitor's warning of imminent famine in north Gaza. The internationally Famine Early Warning System Network issued the warning this week. The new report had warned that starvation deaths in north Gaza could reach famine levels as soon as next month. It cited what it called Israel's “near-total blockade” of food and water. The U.S. ambassador to Israel, Jacob Lew, criticized the finding as inaccurate and irresponsible. The U.S. Agency for International Development, which funds the famine-monitoring group, told the AP it had asked for and gotten the report's retraction. USAID officials tell The Associated Press that it had asked the group for greater review of discrepancies in some of the data. Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans in Congress plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress. They want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements. They say the measures are needed to restore public confidence in elections. That's after an erosion of trust that Democrats note has been fueled by false claims from Donald Trump and his allies of widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Democrats say they are willing to work with the GOP but want any changes to make it easier, not harder, to vote. Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of Americans, after an intense presidential election campaign, are looking for a break in political news. That's evident in cable television news ratings and a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll found nearly two-thirds of Americans saying they've found the need recently to cut down on their consumption of political and government news. That's particularly true among Democrats following President-elect Donald Trump's victory, although a significant number of Republicans and independents feel the same way. Cable networks MSNBC and CNN are really seeing a slump. That's also happened in years past for networks that particularly appeal to supporters of one candidate. New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. The governor signed the new law Thursday. It requires companies responsible for substantial greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state infrastructure fund for repairs or projects that help avoid future damage from climate change. Lawmakers approved the bill earlier this year. It's meant to make big oil and gas companies contribute to the cost of repairs after extreme weather events or for resiliency projects. Such projects may include restoring coastal wetlands or upgrading roads, bridges and water drainage systems. Legal challenges to the new law are expected. Aviation experts say Russia's air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns Aviation experts say that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning on Thursday for the victims of the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons yet unclear and crashed while making an attempt to land in Aktau in Kazakhstan. Cellphone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in Russia's Kursk region and face logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks. The intelligence agency said Thursday that Ukrainian strikes near Novoivanovka inflicted heavy casualties on North Korean units. Ukraine's president said earlier this week that 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed and wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region. It marked the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that North Korea had sent 10,000 to 12,000 troops to Russia to help it in the almost 3-year war. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Why this Mexican American woman played a vital role in the US sacramental peyote trade MIRANDO CITY, Texas (AP) — Amada Cardenas, a Mexican American woman who lived in the tiny border town of Mirando City in South Texas, played an important role in the history of the peyote trade. She and her husband were the first federally licensed peyote dealers who harvested and sold the sacramental plant to followers of the Native American Church in the 1930s. After her husband's death in 1967, Cardenas continued to welcome generations of Native American Church members to her home until her death in 2005, just before her 101st birthday.
Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse.Arizona and TCU go into Monday's Big 12 opener at Tucson, Ariz., with the Wildcats looking to score at a fast pace and the Horned Frogs wanting to shut them down after allowing only one opponent to reach 80 points through their first 11 games. In that game -- an 83-74 loss to Vanderbilt in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8 -- TCU (7-4) lost leading scorer Frankie Collins to a season-ending broken foot. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. As property values continue to outpace inflation, property taxes are taking a bigger bite out of homeowners’ wallets. A new analysis from Construction Coverage breaks down property tax rates by state, county, and city to reveal where homeowners have the greatest burden. Click for more. Where Are U.S. Property Taxes Highest and Lowest? A State, County, and City Analysis
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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CELH) between February 29, 2024 and September 4, 2024, both dates inclusive (the“Class Period”), of the important January 21, 2025 lead plaintiff deadline . SO WHAT: If you purchased Celsius common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Celsius class action, go to or call Phillip Kim, Esq. at 866-767-3653 or email ... for more information. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 21, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Celsius materially oversold inventory to PepsiCo, Inc. (“Pepsi”) far in excess of demand, and faced a looming sales cliff during which Pepsi would significantly reduce its purchases of Celsius products; (2) as Pepsi drew down significant amounts of inventory overstock, Celsius' sales would materially decline in future periods, hurting Celsius' financial performance and outlook; (3) Celsius' sales rate to Pepsi was unsustainable and created a misleading impression of Celsius' financial performance and outlook; (4) as a result, Celsius' business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as indicated in defendants' Class Period statements; and (5) consequently, defendants' statements regarding Celsius' outlook and expected financial performance were false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the Celsius class action, go to or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email ... for information on the class action. 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If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.BCC Research analyst states that carbon nanotubes are transforming industries with their superior strength, conductivity, and thermal stability BOSTON , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston : "According to the latest study from BCC Research " Global Markets and Technologies for Carbon Nanotubes, " demand for these products is projected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2024 to $5.9 billion by 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6% from 2024 through 2029." In this report, the global market for carbon nanotubes is analyzed, focusing on single-walled and multi-walled types. Technologies such as chemical vapor deposition and arc discharge as well as high-pressure carbon monoxide and laser ablation are examined, including their use in the transportation, energy storage, electronics, semiconductors, chemicals, materials, polymers, and medical applications industries. Regional analysis covers North America , Europe , Asia-Pacific , South America , and the Middle East and Africa . With a base year of 2023 and forecasts through 2029, the market size estimates reflect revenues generated by companies using industrial-scale carbon nanotube technologies. As renewable energy is increasingly integrated into global systems, carbon nanotubes offer significant advantages in energy storage and conversion, particularly by enhancing lithium-ion batteries with improved conductivity and structural integrity, ensuring greater resilience during charge/discharge cycles. In healthcare, the rising need for smart drug delivery, particularly in North America and Europe , positions carbon nanotubes as effective drug vectors that target specific body areas while minimizing interaction with healthy tissues. Additionally, carbon nanotubes are increasingly being used in the design and fabrication of smaller, high-performance consumer electronics, such as smartphones, transistors and wearable devices. Please click here for more details on the report on the global market for carbon nanotubes. The factors driving the global market for carbon nanotubes include: Advances in the Medical Sector: Carbon nanotubes are enhancing drug delivery by targeting specific cells, improving treatment effectiveness, and reducing side effects. They are also integrated into biosensors for early disease detection and are used in cancer treatment to target and destroy cancer cells precisely, minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Demand in Electronics and Semiconductors: Carbon nanotubes are increasingly being integrated into transistors, potentially surpassing silicon in speed and efficiency, and are used in sensors to enhance performance in advanced electronics. Integration in Energy Storage and Conversion: Carbon nanotubes improve energy density and extend the life of lithium-ion batteries, enhance the efficiency of fuel cells, and increase the effectiveness of solar cells in converting sunlight to electricity. Use in EVs: The EV industry uses carbon nanotubes to develop lightweight, strong materials for better energy efficiency. They also enhance EV battery performance, leading to longer ranges and quicker charging, and are used in conductive composites to improve vehicle safety and functionality. Request a sample copy of the global market for carbon nanotubes report . Report Synopsis Report Metric Details Base year considered 2023 Forecast period considered 2024-2029 Base year market size $2.0 billion Market size forecast $5.9 billion Growth rate CAGR of 20.6% from 2024 to 2029 Segments covered Type, Technology, End User, and Region Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) Countries covered U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa Market drivers • Advances in the medical sector • Increasing use in the electronics and semiconductors industry • Integration of carbon nanotubes in energy storage and conversion • Growing use in EVs Interesting facts about the global market for carbon nanotubes: • Carbon nanotubes have transformed the pharmaceutical industry with their ability to penetrate cell membranes, making them ideal for targeted drug delivery. • Carbon nanotubes may replace silicon in electronics due to superior conductivity, enhancing silicon anodes in Li-ion batteries for longer cycles. • Carbon nanotubes are key in developing smart textiles with electrical conductivity, flame retardance, and durability, paving the way for wearable electronics and heated garments. • Carbon nanotube manufacturers are exploring eco-friendly production methods using bioethanol and plant-based oils to align with sustainability goals. The report addresses the following questions: 1. What are the projections for the market? • The global market for carbon nanotubes is projected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2023 to $5.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.6% during the forecast period. 2. Which factors are driving the growth of the market? • These factors include: o Advances in the medical sector. o Demand from the electronics and semiconductors industry. o Integration of Carbon nanotubes in energy storage and conversion systems. o Use in EVs. 3. Which market segments are covered in the report? • The global market for carbon nanotubes is segmented by type, technology, end-user and region. Types, include single and multi-walled carbon nanotubes. Technologies include chemical vapor deposition, arc discharge, high-pressure carbon monoxide, laser ablation and others (electrolysis, ball milling, diffusion flame synthesis, etc.). End users include the transportation, energy and storage, electronics and semiconductors, chemicals, materials, polymers, medical, sports equipment, construction and textile sectors. Regions covered are North America , Europe , Asia-Pacific , South America , and the Middle East and Africa . 4. Which technology segment will dominate the market by the end of 2029? • The chemical vapor deposition segment, which is one of the most widely used and versatile methods for synthesizing Carbon nanotubes, will maintain its dominance through 2029. It relies on the thermal decomposition of a carbon-containing gas, which deposits carbon atoms on a catalyst surface. Recent advances in the catalyst design have significantly improved the quality, scalability, and control over the growth process for carbon nanotube synthesis. 5. Which region has the largest share of the global market? • Asia-Pacific's largest market share is driven by a combination of economic factors, industrial applications, and a focus on innovation and sustainability. Rising demand for renewable energy, use of EVs, and supportive government initiatives will increase the potential market for c arbon nanotubes. Leading companies in the market include: • Anp Corp. • Arkema • Birla Carbon • Cabot Corp. • Canatu • Chasm • Jiangsu Cnano Technology Co. Ltd. • Kumho Petrochemical • Lg Chem • Nano-C • Nanografi Nano Technology • Novarials Corp. • Ocsial • Raymor Industries Inc. • Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. More Related Reports: Global Markets and Technologies for Nanofibers : This report provides an analysis of the global market for nanofiber technologies, with forecasts through 2028. It covers key material types—polymers, hybrids, synthetics, naturals, carbons, metals, alloys, ceramics, glasses, composites, and semiconductors—and their applications in the life sciences, energy, electronics, consumer goods and transportation sectors. The study also offers regional market breakdowns for North America , Europe , Asia-Pacific , and the Rest of the World, focusing on commercially viable nanofiber materials and applications expected to be significant by 2028. Nanomaterials in Personalized Medicine: Global Markets : This report provides an analysis of nanomaterials in the personalized medicine market, with estimates for 2023 and projections through 2028. It highlights the current and future market, assesses the competitive landscape, and explores regulatory scenarios and market drivers, restraints and opportunities. The study segments the market by product type—including proteins, monoclonal antibodies, nanocrystals, liposomes, gold nanoparticles, and quantum dots—and by the regions of North America , Europe , Asia-Pacific , and the Rest of the World, with insights into key markets of the U.S., Germany , the U.K., Italy , France , Japan , China , and India . Directly purchase a copy of the report from BCC Research. For further information or to make a purchase, please get in touch with info@bccresearch.com . About BCC Research BCC Research market reports provide objective, unbiased measurement, and assessment of market opportunities. Our experienced industry analysts' goal is to help readers make informed business decisions, free of noise and hype. Contact Us Corporate HQ: 50 Milk St. Ste 16, Boston, MA 02109, USA Email: info@bccresearch.com , Phone: +1 781-489-7301 For media inquiries, email press@bccresearch.com or visit our media page for access to our market research library. 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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close in thin trading following a holiday pauseBy GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA and MAURICIO SAVARESE, Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections. Police said their findings were being delivered Thursday to Brazil’s Supreme Court, which must decide whether to refer them to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet, who will either formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former right-wing president has denied all claims he tried to stay in office after his narrow electoral defeat in 2022 to his rival, leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has faced a series of legal threats since then. Police said in a brief statement that the Supreme Court had agreed to reveal the names of all 37 people who were indicted “to avoid the dissemination of incorrect news.” The 700-page police document likely will take several days for the court to review, Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes said. Dozens of former and current Bolsonaro aides also were indicted, including Gen. Walter Braga Netto, who was his running mate in the 2022 campaign; former Army commander Gen. Paulo Sérgio Nogueira de Oliveira; Valdemar Costa Neto, the chairman of Bolsonaro’s Liberal Party; and his veteran former adviser, Gen. Augusto Heleno. The investigation started last year. On Tuesday, four military men and one federal police agent were arrested as part of the same probe . Other investigations focus on Bolosnaro’s potential roles in smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them, and in directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses. Bolsonaro has denied any involvement in either. Another probe found that he had abused his authority to cast doubt on the country’s voting system, and judges barred him from running again until 2030. The far-reaching investigations have weakened Bolsonaro’s status as a leader of Brazil’s right wing, said Carlos Melo, a political science professor at Insper University in Sao Paulo. “Bolsonaro is already barred from running in the 2026 elections,” Melo told the The Associated Press. “And if he is convicted he could also be jailed by then. To avoid being behind bars, he will have to convince Supreme Court justices that he has nothing to do with a plot that involves dozens of his aids. That’s a very tall order,” Melo said. On Tuesday, the federal police arrested four military and a federal police officer accused of plotting to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections, including alleged plans to kill Lula and other top officials.