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ASPI Stock Falls For Third Day As Short-Seller Pressure Persists Despite CEO Rebuttal: Retail Buys The DipOTTAWA — The small business loan program the federal government rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't managed with "due regard for value for money," auditor general Karen Hogan said Monday. The Canada Emergency Business Account program lent 898,000 small businesses $49.1 billion to help cover expenses such as rent and payroll during the pandemic. Hogan said while Export Development Canada, which was responsible for the program, acted quickly to get the loans out, it relied on sole-source contracts and a single vendor without strong checks and balances. Hogan's report says the Crown corporation gave that vendor, Accenture, "too much control over key aspects of contracts, such as the scope of work and pricing, and failed to exercise basic controls in contract management, such as monitoring that amounts paid aligned with the work performed." At the same time, it says the federal government didn't provide effective oversight to ensure the program was cost-effective. The report estimates $3.5 billion of the loans went to recipients that were ineligible. Hogan told reporters she is "concerned that EDC only partially agreed with our recommendation that it should carry out additional work to identify all ineligible recipients and recover the amounts involved." In an emailed statement, Export Development Canada said it only partially agreed because in "practical terms, implementing (the recommendation) would be challenging and may also come at significant cost." Todd Winterhalt, its head of communications and public affairs, said in the statement it would explore potential options to recoup the money. The auditor general's report outlined the example of a call centre that was set up to provide information about the loan program. "The initial contract awarded for the call centre was expected to last four months and cost $2.78 million. However, as of March 31, 2024, the call centre was still operating with a cumulative total cost of approximately $23.2 million," the report outlines. The costs per call, meanwhile, increased to $589 per call in the spring of 2023, up from $31 on average in 2020. Because Expert Development Canada didn't require timesheets, it didn't realize that the number of calls had dropped in 2022 and agents were answering six calls a day, while it "continued to pay for full-time work." Winterhalt said the organization was asked to "design, develop and launch the program within two weeks." He said the organization is "very proud of what we were able to accomplish on behalf of the Government of Canada for Canadian small businesses. This was a net-new program with no precedent or instruction manual to follow." The report found that as of March of this year, $8.5 billion of the loans hadn't yet been repaid. Hogan noted in the press conference that the program is ongoing. "Payments ... will be ongoing for several years while action on defaulted loans is just beginning," she said. "Value for money will be further compromised without better monitoring and improved plans to recover defaulted loans." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2024. Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press
Woman who paid $58 to park in lot during concert shocked to receive $80 fine – then she looked up the companyUniversity Hospitals Elyria Medical Center is making several investments to better serve patients in the community, according to a news release. Next year, the hospital will mark the start of a new structural heart program, in addition to recent enhancements to minimally invasive procedure capabilities and the use of robotics to offer high quality care for patients close to home, the release said. UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at UH Elyria is adding a left atrial appendage occlusion procedure, known as LAAO or Watchman, to the services available for patients, the release said. It is a minimally invasive heart procedure performed under “twilight” anesthesia to permanently close the left atrial appendage as a lifetime alternative to taking blood thinning medications for stroke prevention in people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. In addition, UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is one of the first in the country to implement same-day discharge protocols for the procedure, according to the release. The procedure is performed by Steven Filby, MD, an interventional cardiologist, and director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Filby is ranked as the third highest operator in the world for this procedure, the release said. “It is our duty as doctors to help people and at UH it is our mission to bring quality care closer to home for people across Northeast Ohio,” said Dr. Mehdi Shishehbor, president of UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, and Angela and James Hambrick Chair in Innovation, in the release. “By bringing a doctor with expertise of this caliber to our patients in Elyria, we continue to provide life-saving care to patients without the stresses of lengthy travel, parking fees, and navigating unfamiliar places.” UH Elyria also is strengthening the use of advanced technology in the operating room, the release said. The newest member of the surgical team at UH Elyria is a high-tech da Vinci Xi robot, an investment that is propelling UH Elyria to the forefront of surgical advancement in Lorain County, according to the release. The surgical robot at UH Elyria will be used for a variety of procedures, including urology, general surgery, thoracic and gynecologic procedures, the release said. “Bringing this important cardiac procedure and surgical robot to UH Elyria Medical Center, is yet another example of investing in our hospital so we can keep our patients in our community, close to home,” said Todd Harford, chief operating officer, in the release. In robotic surgery, the arms of the robot are positioned over the patient by the caregivers, and the surgeon operates from a control console.
Hamilton: Larrañaga chose to go; other coaches pay to stayA Nebraska defensive leader from this season who had previously announced his return in 2025 has changed course and will transfer. Defensive end Jimari Butler said last week he intended to remain with the Huskers for a sixth and final year but pivoted Monday and will enter the portal. The 6-foot-5, 260-pounder from Alabama started 10 games this fall with 22 tackles and a fumble recovery. His seven stops for loss are third most on the team and his 371 defensive snaps were 10th most among the Blackshirts. Butler last week laid out why he would stay with NU once more, describing plans to get a master’s degree in criminal justice after talking with his mother and evaluating his NFL draft stock. He reflected on his previous dalliance with the portal – he entered when Nebraska made a coaching change at the end of the 2022 season but ultimately stayed. “It was kind of a panic move because I didn’t know what to expect,” Butler said. “But I’ve seen my growth as a player and I just wanted to give it another year.” The pivot came in the wake of defensive coordinator leaving to take the same position at Florida State. Butler is the fourth Husker to turn to the portal Monday and second defensive lineman after rotational player Vincent Jackson. Butler’s departure means all three of NU’s starting D-linemen are moving on after seniors Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher exhaust their eligibility following the upcoming bowl game. Junior lineman Elijah Jeudy indicated Sunday he would return for his senior year. Asked why so many players stayed with Nebraska last offseason, Butler called the culture “a different vibe.” “It’s more family-oriented,” Butler said. “But you eat what you kill in the program so if you produce you’re going to play.” Butler has appeared in 37 career games with 65 tackles and 17 TFLs in three-plus seasons as a steady contributor. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Looking At Datadog's Recent Unusual Options ActivityLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas hired Nevada offensive coordinator Matt Lubick to help direct the Jayhawks' offense Tuesday, the latest in a series of moves that have reshaped coach Lance Leipold's staff after a disappointing season that ended without a bowl berth. Lubick will be co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach and work alongside Jim Zebrowski , who spent last year as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. The duo is replacing Jeff Grimes, who left for a coordinator job at Wisconsin. Lubick, the son of longtime Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick, spent two years at Kansas prior to leaving for the Wolfpack, serving as a senior offensive analyst on Leipold's staff. The Jayhawks made their first bowl appearance in more than a decade in 2022 and won nine games and beat UNLV in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl the following season. The 52-year-old Lubick was working for Kansas in 2023 when a bone marrow biopsy revealed he had acute myeloid leukemia. Lubick had a stem cell transplant last December and the cancer went into remission. "Coach Leipold and his staff embraced me as family when I became an analyst in 2022,” Lubick said. “I am beyond grateful for their continued support and love they have given me throughout my recovery of leukemia. The turnaround of Kansas football has been awesome to follow and the best is yet to come.” The Jayhawks got off to a 1-5 start this past season, then won four of the next five, including a program-best three straight wins over teams ranked in the AP Top 25 . But they lost their regular-season finale to Baylor to finish 5-7 and miss a bowl game. The hiring of Lubick comes two days after defensive coordinator Brian Borland announced his retirement. Borland had worked alongside Leipold since 2007, when they were at Division III powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater. He will be replaced by DK McDonald, who joined Kansas last year as the co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach. “I've been fortunate to work with Brian for more than 18 years. He is the ultimate professional, selfless coworker and I am grateful for his commitment and impact that he has made on so many throughout his career,” Leipold said. “Brian and I had discussions weeks prior to our last regular-season game, and we are very appreciative of all that he has done for Kansas.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballBerlin: Tech billionaire Elon Musk caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of Welt am Sonntag’ s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalise the country’s stagnant economy. Elon Musk has involved himself deeply in US politics - now he’s turned his attention to Germany. Credit: AP Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag — a sister publication of POLITICO owned by the Axel Springer Group — published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD . “The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is the last spark of hope for this country,” Musk wrote in his translated commentary. He went on to say the far-right party “can lead the country into a future where economic prosperity, cultural integrity and technological innovation are not just wishes, but reality”. Loading The Tesla Motors chief executive also wrote that his investment in Germany gave him the right to comment on the country’s condition. The AfD is polling strongly, but its candidate for the top job, Alice Weidel, has no realistic chance of becoming chancellor because other parties refuse to work with the far-right party. An ally of US President-elect Donald Trump, the technology billionaire challenged in his opinion piece the party’s public image. “The portrayal of the AfD as right-wing extremist is clearly false, considering that Alice Weidel, the party’s leader, has a same-sex partner from Sri Lanka! Does that sound like Hitler to you? Please!” Musk’s commentary has led to a debate in German media over the boundaries of free speech, with the paper’s own opinion editor announcing her resignation, pointedly on Musk’s social media platform, X. “I always enjoyed leading the opinion section of WELT and WAMS. Today an article by Elon Musk appeared in Welt am Sonntag . I handed in my resignation yesterday after it went to print,” Eva Marie Kogel wrote. Eva Marie Kogel, the editor who quit in protest after her paper ran an Elon Musk opinion piece. Credit: Martin U. K. Lengemann The newspaper was also attacked by politicians and other media for offering Musk, an outsider, a platform to express his views, in favour of the AfD. Candidate for chancellor, Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union, said on Sunday that Musk’s comments were “intrusive and presumptuous”. He was speaking to the newspapers of the German Funke Media Group. Supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany political party hold a placard that reads: “Germany First!” at an AfD campaign rally in Thuringia. Credit: Getty Images Co-leader of the Social Democratic Party, Saskia Esken said that “Anyone who tries to influence our election from outside, who supports an anti-democratic, misanthropic party like the AfD, whether the influence is organised by the state from Russia or by the concentrated financial and media power of Elon Musk and his billionaire friends on the Springer board, must expect our tough resistance,” according to the ARD national public TV network. “In Elon Musk’s world, democracy and workers’ rights are obstacles to more profit,” Esken told Reuters. “We say quite clearly: Our democracy is defensible and it cannot be bought.” Musk’s opinion piece in the Welt am Sonntag was accompanied by a critical article by the future editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Jan Philipp Burgard. “Musk’s diagnosis is correct, but his therapeutic approach, that only the AfD can save Germany, is fatally wrong,” Burgard wrote. A general view of The Reichstag, which houses the German lower House of Parliament or Bundestag. Snap elections are scheduled for February 23. Credit: Getty Images Responding to a request for comment from the German Press Agency, dpa, the current editor-in-chief of the Welt group, Ulf Poschardt, and Burgard — who is due to take over on January 1 — said in a joint statement that the discussion over Musk’s piece was “very insightful. Democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of expression.” “This will continue to determine the compass of the “world” in the future. We will develop “ Die Welt ” even more decisively as a forum for such debates,” they wrote to dpa. AP, Reuters Get a note directly from our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world. Sign up for the weekly What in the World newsletter here . Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. EU Germany Elon Musk Most Viewed in World LoadingArticle content The Windsor Spitfires scored four consecutive goals late in the second period and beat the Soo Greyhounds 10-6 at the GFL Memorial Gardens on Sunday afternoon. The Hounds owned a 2-1 lead following a Travis Hayes breakaway goal at 9:37 of the second period, but the visitors stormed back with four goals in 4:19 to nail down their 25 th win of the season. Jean-Christoph Lemieux started the comeback at 15:36 with Cole Davis, Noah Morneau and Liam Greentree tallying before the end of the period, Greentree’s 23 rd of the season coming at 19:56. Jack Nesbitt increased the lead to 6-2 at 3:05 of the third period before Justin Cloutier replied at the four-minute mark with a wrist shot from the left face-off circle for his team-leading 18 th of the season. Ilya Protas increased the Windsor advantage to 7-3 at 6:45. The Hounds stormed back with goals from Marco Mignosa, Hunter Solomon and Owen Allard, Allard’s goal coming at 14:45. Greentree’s second of the game at 17:40 provided the visitors with further insurance. Davis scored two empty-net goals to close out the scoring. Davis’s hat-trick was his first of the season. Jordan Charron and Travis Hayes also scored for the Greyhounds. The Hounds (15-20-0-0) have lost four of five and are 3-7-0-0 in their last 10 games. The club sees its home record fall to 8-9-0-0. The locals have lost 15 of 17 (2-15-0-0) games when trailing after two periods of play. The 10 goals against equaled the season high in goals allowed. Landon Miller (7-9-0-0) turned aside shots for the loss. Miller’s last start was Dec. 20 against the Guelph Storm. He turned aside 34 of 39 shots in a 6-4 setback. Ryan Abraham also scored for the Spitfires (25-7-2-1). Windsor improves to 11-5-2-0 on the road. The Spits have won four-straight games and improve to 7-2-0-1 in their last 10. The club is 18-1-1-0 when leading after two periods. Jake Windbiel (1-0-0-0) made his OHL debut on Sunday. The American netminder turned aside shots for the win. The Spits selected Windbiel with the 124 th pick in the 2024 OHL draft. The Spitfires went 1-3 on the powerplay. The Hounds went 0-1 with the man advantage on Sunday. Coming into matinee action, the Hounds were 7-29 with the man advantage in December. The Hounds host the Peterborough Petes on Friday. Puck drop is 7:07 p.m. The Hounds opened the scoring at 13:12 of the first period when Charron’s shot from the left face-off circle leaked through WIndbiel for his fourth goal of the season. The visitors tied the game at 19:37 when Abraham beat Miller to the glove side with a shot from the slot. The goal went to review for interference but was allowed to stand. Miller stopped the original shot, but the puck bounced directly to Abraham, who quickly found the net for his 12 th of the season. The Hounds regained their lead at 9:37 of the second period when Hayes went in alone on Windbiel and beat the goalie with a shot to the short side for his 10 th goal of the campaign. Keegan Gillen spotted Hayes lurking alone by the Windsor blue line and quickly fed a long pass to the forward before he crossed the line and went in alone on the goalie. Windsor tied the game 2-2 at 15:36 as Lemieux redirected a Greentree pass underneath Miller for his sixth of the season. The visitors took a 3-2 lead 23 seconds later when Davis beat Miller on the back end of a 2-on-1 with Morneau. The Spitfires increased the lead to 4-2 when Morneau beat Miller from in tight with a power-play goal at 18:30. Windsor further padded its lead at 19:55 when Greentree slid the puck between Miller’s legs from the top of the blue paint. Andrew Gibson, Brady Martin, Christopher Brown, Spencer Evans, Noel Nordh and Sam Bowness were scratched. Nordh joined team Sweden on Sunday for the world junior championship in Ottawa. Gibson is with Team Canada. The LaSalle, Ont., resident logged 21:18 of ice time in the 3-2 shootout loss to Latvia on Dec. 26 ... The OHL trade freeze is now over. The trade deadline is Jan. 10. Share this Story : Quick hitter: Hounds lose 10-6 to the Windsor Spitfires in OHL action on Sunday afternoon Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr
A brokered ceasefire between and Hezbollah in relies on two key assumptions: the diminished power of Hezbollah as a fighting force and Israel’s restraint in responding to potential ceasefire violations. On , the ceasefire that ended fighting between Hezbollah and Israel early on Wednesday morning is clearly stacked in Israel's favour, and Arab officials and analysts have told Middle East Eye that a depleted Hezbollah was looking for a break. “The ceasefire is an important transaction, but not a transformation. It happened because Israel wanted it and Hezbollah needed it,” Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator, told MEE. Hezbollah and Israel have both agreed to withdraw their forces from southern Lebanon within 60 days, but unlike the deal that ended their 2006 war, the US’s footprint to police the group’s exit has . The US has also codified Israel’s right to preemptively strike Hezbollah if it believes the group is re-arming. The details of a side letter codifying Israel's rights to respond were confirmed by a senior US official to MEE. The letter gives American backing to Israel to launch strikes on Hezbollah if the group reconstitutes in southern Lebanon, imports weapons, or if Israel says Hezbollah is positioning itself in a way that Israel says is a threat. "The entire deal depends on how much leeway [Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is willing to give Hezbollah. It is entirely up to him,” Patrick Theros, a former US ambassador to Qatar, told MEE. “Hezbollah is going to try and regain prestige and will slow walk its withdrawal." What makes the deal so shaky is that it leaves several unresolved questions, including whether Hezbollah fighters remaining in their local villages in southern Lebanon constitutes a violation of the ceasefire. Israel has used AI technology to target Hezbollah fighters and has shown it can track their movements. Theros estimates that 35,000 Hezbollah fighters hail from southern Lebanon. Analysts say Israel is likely not to raise the issue with the US and will focus on the withdrawal of missiles and artillery. But if Hezbollah withdraws its heavy weaponry north of the Litani River, it can still station it in the Shia-majority Bekaa Valley, keeping towns in northern Israel within range of long-distance rockets. The ceasefire, on paper, reaffirms previous UN Security Council resolutions that effectively call for Hezbollah’s total disarmament. “The question is how much is Israel willing to let go in terms of violations and how much can Hezbollah absorb. I suspect Hezbollah has been weakened enough not to respond to Israel if it takes preemptive action,” Miller said. The ceasefire, in effect, rests on US assessments that Hezbollah has been weakened enough by Israeli strikes on its senior leadership and arms supplies, and the group will not cross Israel’s red lines. But while Hezbollah's leadership has been dealt severe blows, there is little evidence to categorically assert that it has been depleted as a fighting force. Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon has few achievements to boast. However, analysts say that Hezbollah's ability to fight Israel may come second to its domestic priorities, as the group may be willing to abide by Israel’s hard red lines because its internal position is shaky. After the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s government sensed weakness and, led by Sunni and Druze political parties, tried to reduce Hezbollah’s sway inside the country. Hezbollah forces took control of parts of Beirut in 2008, sparking street fights between Sunnis and Shias. “Hezbollah definitely needs to reassert itself in Lebanon because it looks so weak right now, but not by opening fire on Israel. It needs to focus on Lebanese internal politics,” Theros said. The US has tried to layer the ceasefire to put distance between Hezbollah and this Israeli military option. US military advisors are being deployed to Lebanon to monitor Hezbollah’s withdrawal from the south, and a Centcom official is expected to chair a committee to enforce the deal, MEE revealed previously. A US defence official also told MEE that the US is deploying additional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities to monitor Hezbollah’s withdrawal, including drones and geospatial intelligence to track the group. The US says it will work with the Lebanese Armed Forces and a beefed-up UN peacekeeping force that is set to include hundreds of new French troops to stop Hezbollah from rearming in the south. But realities on the ground in Lebanon mean the UN and Lebanese army are unlikely to have the heft to counter any Hezbollah violations. The Lebanese army is a multi-confessional force that includes Shia and Sunni Muslims along with Christians. It has been reluctant to use force to disarm Hezbollah, which is Lebanon’s most popular Shia political party and the world’s largest armed non-state actor. “We should assume Hezbollah will try to re-infiltrate southern Lebanon as soon as possible,” Daniel Mouton, a former National Security Council official now at the Atlantic Council, told MEE. Mouton added that if the Lebanese military intervenes, it would be "a recipe for another Lebanese Civil War," adding that "if Unifil does not respond, the Israelis will. But that does not necessarily mean a wider war resumes.” Israel has already taken action against Hezbollah without the group responding. On Wednesday, it arrested four Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, hours after the ceasefire went into effect. “It will be important to watch and see if Israel is forced to strike Hezbollah again in a large-scale manner. If Hezbollah takes it on the chin, it will give us an indication of how badly they have been hurt in the last weeks,” Mouton said.After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday celebrates giving and is critical for charities experiencing heightened demand for essential services TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spokespersons from CanadaHelps , co-founders of GivingTuesday Canada and Canada's largest online donation and fundraising platform, are available for media interviews to discuss GivingTuesday, which takes place this year on December 3rd. As many Canadians continue to struggle under financial pressure and are turning to charities to meet essential needs, CanadaHelps is highlighting how communities can unite this giving season by engaging in generosity. As the world's largest generosity movement, GivingTuesday celebrates and encourages all forms of giving, including donating, volunteering, performing acts of kindness, and more. More than $13.6 million was donated within 24 hours via CanadaHelps.org to support registered charities on GivingTuesday in 2023. This year, the organization is aiming to surpass last year's total. The holiday season is a critical fundraising time for charities with approximately 40% of annual donations being made in the final two months of the year on CanadaHelps.org. The generosity shown on GivingTuesday and throughout the rest of the year sustains the vital work of charities year-round. Spokespersons from CanadaHelps can discuss the following topics leading up to and on GivingTuesday: Demand For Charitable Services Generosity is especially critical given the record-breaking use of food banks reported across the country as Canadians struggle under financial pressures and turn to charities for daily essentials including food and shelter. Spokespeople can speak to findings from a recent Ipsos poll conducted for CanadaHelps with insights on Canadians turning to charities for support, including: Spokespeople can highlight a variety of easy ways Canadians can participate in GivingTuesday, including donating to a favourite charity or cause, volunteering, fundraising, setting up a monthly donation, purchasing Charity Gift Cards (as holiday season gifts and stocking stuffers), performing acts of kindness, and so much more. Impact of Canada Post Strike on Charities Like so many small businesses that rely on postal service to deliver packages, many charities rely on direct mail which represents a critical portion of their annual revenue. With the Canada Post strike, many charities are concerned that they will be forgotten among supporters who would normally mail in a cheque at the end of the year. Spokespeople can speak to the impact of the labour dispute on Canada's charitable sector, can share examples of charities in select cities that are affected, and offer alternatives to traditional mail for giving. Challenges Facing Arts and Culture Charities While the arts and culture sector provides significant personal and cultural benefits to Canadians, according to new Ipsos polling conducted for CanadaHelps , only 6% of the population says they prioritize arts and culture charities as important causes they support. Spokespeople can speak to the unique benefits of arts and culture organizations in uniting people, some of the challenges facing these charities, and highlight examples of the impact of specific arts charities in communities across Canada. Holiday Gifts that Make an Impact As Canadians search for the perfect gift to give this holiday season, spokespeople can discuss the variety of giving options for all budgets that can make a vital impact on charities and the communities that rely on them. Engaging Kids in Giving Spokespeople can speak to creative ways that parents can use GivingTuesday to engage children in giving while also learning about specific causes of interest and impact. Companies Leveraging GivingTuesday to Support Charities Companies across the country are embracing GivingTuesday as a way to make a positive impact. Spokespeople can highlight how businesses are supporting charities, how it benefits their organizations, and provide examples of how select companies are supporting this day of generosity. Financial Ways to Give Strategically Spokespeople can speak to strategic ways of giving and using charitable tax benefits to receive up to 49% of their contribution back as a tax credit. They can also discuss how monthly donations and donations of securities are strategic ways to give and how these methods grew 11% and 32% respectively on CanadaHelps in 2023 compared to the prior year. Top Causes and Giving Trends For 11 consecutive years, fewer Canadians have been engaging in charitable giving. Canada Revenue Agency tax filer data shows donation rates declined from 23.4 percent in 2010 to 17.7 percent in 2021 (among those Canadians claiming tax receipts). Spokespeople can speak to popular causes Canadians are supporting, ways Canadians are giving, and how we can reverse declines in the number of Canadians who give. Uniting Communities Through Generosity Canadians are increasingly disconnected and have shrinking social networks, which is correlated with lower rates of giving. Recent global data also highlighted how Canada is the second most polarized nation when it comes to giving, only behind Great Britain.* Spokespeople are available to speak to these trends and how generosity can unite communities this holiday season. The Impact and History of GivingTuesday GivingTuesday has global roots and has made a local impact. Launched in 2012 in the United States as a response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday and brought to Canada in 2013 by CanadaHelps, GivingTuesday is now celebrated in more than 90 countries. In Canada, an estimated six million Canadians have participated in GivingTuesday. Resources: *GivingTuesday Global, The Giving Bridge: A Lookback at 2023 Trends in Global Generosity CONTACT: Jodi Echakowitz Boulevard PR (on behalf of CanadaHelps) [email protected]
SAN DIEGO , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins LLP reminds shareholders that a class action was filed on behalf of all investors that purchased or otherwise acquired ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML ) ordinary shares between January 24, 2024 and October 15, 2024 . ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, providing chipmakers with hardware, software, and services to mass produce integrated circuits (i.e., microchips). For more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr. , or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Misled Investors About How Issues in the Semiconductor Industry Would Impact the Company According to the complaint, during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects lacked a reasonable basis. As a result of these acts, ASML stock has declined significantly, harming investors. What Now : You may be eligible to participate in the class action against ASML Holding N.V. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by January 13, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP : Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. To be notified if a class action against ASML Holding N.V. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. SOURCE Robbins LLPMIAMI (AP) — The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis , Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo the NBA sent to its team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The Associated Press, the league revealed that the FBI has connected some burglaries to “transnational South American Theft Groups” that are “reportedly well-organized, sophisticated rings that incorporate advanced techniques and technologies, including pre-surveillance, drones, and signal jamming devices.” Conley's home was broken into on Sept. 15 when he was at a Minnesota Vikings game and jewelry was taken, officials told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Portis said his home was broken into on Nov. 2 and has offered a $40,000 reward for information related to the incident. The homes of Mahomes and Kelce were broken into within days of each other last month, according to law enforcement reports, and the NFL issued a similar warning memo to its teams this week. The NBA memo, relaying information from the FBI, said the theft rings “are primarily focused on cash and items that can be resold on the black market, such as jewelry, watches, and luxury bags.” The NBA, which has also been giving guidance to team security personnel, recommended that players install updated alarm systems with cameras and utilize them whenever leaving the home, keeping valuables in locked and secured safes, remove online real estate listings that may show interior photos of a home, “utilize protective guard services” during extended trips from the home and even suggested having dogs assist with home protection. “Obviously, it’s frustrating, disappointing, but I can’t get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing,” Mahomes recently said. “But, obviously, something you don’t want to happen to anybody, but obviously yourself.” One of the break-ins involving the Chiefs players happened on a game day — Oct. 7 — and Portis was also playing a game when his home was robbed. “They took most of my prized possessions,” Portis said. ___ AP NBA: https://apnews.com/NBA Tim Reynolds, The Associated PressSAN FRANCISCO — A former OpenAI researcher known for whistleblowing the blockbuster artificial intelligence company facing a swell of lawsuits over its business model has died, authorities confirmed this week. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment on Nov. 26, San Francisco police and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner said. Police had been called to the Lower Haight residence at about 1 p.m. that day, after receiving a call asking officers to check on his well-being, a police spokesperson said. The medical examiner’s office has not released his cause of death, but police officials this week said there is “currently, no evidence of foul play.” Information he held was expected to play a key part in lawsuits against the San Francisco-based company. Balaji’s death comes three months after he publicly accused OpenAI of violating U.S. copyright law while developing ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence program that has become a moneymaking sensation used by hundreds of millions of people across the world. Its public release in late 2022 spurred a torrent of lawsuits against OpenAI from authors, computer programmers and journalists, who say the company illegally stole their copyrighted material to train its program and elevate its value past $150 billion. The Mercury News and seven sister news outlets are among several newspapers, including the New York Times, to sue OpenAI in the past year. In an interview with the New York Times published Oct. 23, Balaji argued OpenAI was harming businesses and entrepreneurs whose data were used to train ChatGPT. “If you believe what I believe, you have to just leave the company,” he told the outlet, adding that “this is not a sustainable model for the internet ecosystem as a whole.” Balaji grew up in Cupertino before attending UC Berkeley to study computer science. It was then he became a believer in the potential benefits that artificial intelligence could offer society, including its ability to cure diseases and stop aging, the Times reported. “I thought we could invent some kind of scientist that could help solve them,” he told the newspaper. But his outlook began to sour in 2022, two years after joining OpenAI as a researcher. He grew particularly concerned about his assignment of gathering data from the internet for the company’s GPT-4 program, which analyzed text from nearly the entire internet to train its artificial intelligence program, the news outlet reported. The practice, he told the Times, ran afoul of the country’s “fair use” laws governing how people can use previously published work. In late October, he posted an analysis on his personal website arguing that point. No known factors “seem to weigh in favor of ChatGPT being a fair use of its training data,” Balaji wrote. “That being said, none of the arguments here are fundamentally specific to ChatGPT either, and similar arguments could be made for many generative AI products in a wide variety of domains.” Reached by this news agency, Balaji’s mother requested privacy while grieving the death of her son. In a Nov. 18 letter filed in federal court, attorneys for The New York Times named Balaji as someone who had “unique and relevant documents” that would support their case against OpenAI. He was among at least 12 people — many of them past or present OpenAI employees — the newspaper had named in court filings as having material helpful to their case, ahead of depositions. Generative artificial intelligence programs work by analyzing an immense amount of data from the internet and using it to answer prompts submitted by users, or to create text, images or videos. When OpenAI released its ChatGPT program in late 2022, it turbocharged an industry of companies seeking to write essays, make art and create computer code. Many of the most valuable companies in the world now work in the field of artificial intelligence, or manufacture the computer chips needed to run those programs. OpenAI’s own value nearly doubled in the past year. News outlets have argued that OpenAI and Microsoft — which is in business with OpenAI also also has been sued by The Mercury News — have plagiarized and stole its articles, undermining their business models. “Microsoft and OpenAI simply take the work product of reporters, journalists, editorial writers, editors and others who contribute to the work of local newspapers — all without any regard for the efforts, much less the legal rights, of those who create and publish the news on which local communities rely,” the newspapers’ lawsuit said. 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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Wednesday in a case that could shape the way gender-affirming health care is provided in the U.S. — specifically for minors. The case in question comes from Tennessee, where the state banned medical care such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgery for transgender minors regardless of parental consent and recommendations from a health care provider. Tennessee’s ban, as it was passed, would require transgender minors who already received gender-affirming care to stop their treatments within nine months of the law’s effective date as well as establish a path of legal action against medical professionals who provide the treatments. RELATED STORY | Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students Shortly after the state’s legislation passed the ban in 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union sued on behalf of three families with transgender youths and a Memphis-based medical doctor who wanted to block the ban from going into effect. The U.S. Justice Department later joined in opposition to the law. The plaintiffs argue that Tennessee’s ban violates the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by discriminating against trans youth on the basis of sex. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has said the law is meant to protect minors from harm in the state. In the lower courts, he claimed that there is uncertainty around the risks and benefits of transition care for minors. RELATED STORY | Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors Over half of the states in the U.S. have enacted some type of ban on gender-affirming care for minors to date. The Supreme Court’s decision in the case US v. Skirmetti could have implications across the country. If the Supreme Court rules that Tennessee’s ban is unconstitutional, then similar bans passed by other states could also be deemed unconstitutional. But if the high court affirms that laws prohibiting healthcare for transgender minors do not violate the equal protection clause, then those bans could remain in place.
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A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and netsThe Victorian Liberals have been thrown into further disarray, with a shadow cabinet member quitting the frontbench after Opposition Leader John Pesutto refused to resign. or signup to continue reading Sam Groth, a first-term MP who has been touted as a future leader, announced late on Friday that he could not continue with his portfolios for youth, tourism, sport and events. "Following yesterday's Federal Court judgment against John Pesutto and his subsequent decision to remain as Liberal leader, I have decided to resign from his front bench," the 37-year-old Nepean MP said in a statement. Mr Groth, a former professional tennis player who retired after the 2018 Australian Open, gave no indication that he intended to challenge Mr Pesutto but told the Herald Sun in July he wanted to be premier. His decision to step down has split members of the party, with some praising him and others critical of the move. One Liberal MP, speaking to AAP on condition of anonymity, questioned whether Mr Groth had enough experience to take on the top job. "He's got no hope of getting the numbers, I know that. (Berwick MP) Brad (Battin) will probably rise to the top," they said. "I think Brad will be in and John will end up having to step down. It's just going to be too hard." Another Liberal MP commended Mr Groth for quitting and encouraged anybody else with "irreconcilable differences" with Mr Pesutto to follow suit. "If you feel the same way, don't be a soft c***, take a leaf from Sam," they said. "I fear for Sam ... my concern for him is that he's been sold a pup by other people gyrating around him because those people gyrating around him have more of a vested interest in killing John than they actually do in supporting Sam." A third Liberal MP said Mr Groth might not have gone out of a limb so much as "tripped on his laces". "Sam said at the election he was 'ready to serve' ... he might have served a double fault," they said. Questions over the viability of Mr Pesutto's leadership were raised after Justice David O'Callaghan awarded $300,000 in damages to former Liberal MP Moira Deeming on Thursday. Mr Pesutto made defamatory comments in media interviews and a party expulsion motion following a March 2023 rally Mrs Deeming attended. But the opposition leader doubled down on his decision not to resign on Friday, instead insisting the party "move on". "I always had a determination to continue to lead," he told reporters. His refusal did not stop Liberal MP Bev McArthur suggesting a leadership spill be held, declaring if Mr Pesutto is confident in his position "he can test it out". AAP has been told five or six state Liberal MPs must sign paperwork and submit it to the party room secretary to call a special meeting. There is a five business day waiting period before such a meeting can then take place. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementWNBA stars inspire Unit 5 junior high girls basketball teams eyeing state finals
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Share Tweet Share Share Email Work break compliance is a complex subject for employers, especially with varying federal, state, and local regulations. From ensuring employees receive proper meal and rest breaks to managing compliance software, navigating these requirements demands precision. This article integrates insights from general work break management and the specific nuances of California labor laws to provide a detailed overview. Employers who face legal disputes regarding these matters often consult a San Diego attorney for wage and hour claims to address compliance issues effectively. The Basics of Work Break Compliance Work breaks, including meal and rest periods, are essential components of workplace management. However, they can be challenging to administer due to diverse legal requirements across jurisdictions. Federal laws do not mandate lunch or coffee breaks but regulate how breaks are handled if offered. Federal Guidelines: Short breaks (5–20 minutes) are considered compensable work hours. Meal periods (30 minutes or more) are not considered work time and are therefore unpaid. Employers must communicate break policies clearly, including penalties for unauthorized break extensions. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations involves accurate wage calculations, overtime payments, and tax withholdings. For businesses operating across multiple states, the complexity increases, requiring sophisticated systems to manage compliance effectively. For cases involving disputes over missed breaks or unpaid wages, employers may rely on a defense attorney for CA wage and hour claims to protect their interests while ensuring proper adherence to the law. California-Specific Work Break Laws California leads the way in stringent labor laws regarding meal and rest breaks, offering robust protections for employees. Meal Breaks: Under California Labor Code (CLC) sections 226.7(a) and 512: Employees working over five hours are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break. For shifts exceeding 10 hours, a second 30-minute meal break must be provided. During meal breaks, employees must be completely relieved of duties. Employers who fail to comply with these requirements face penalties, including an additional hour of wages per violation. Employees can voluntarily waive meal breaks, but such agreements must be documented. Rest Breaks: California mandates a 10-minute paid rest break for every four hours worked. These breaks must be uninterrupted and free from work duties, ensuring employees have time to recharge. Exceptions: Certain industries, like wholesale baking, entertainment, and construction, may operate under modified rules outlined in collective bargaining agreements. These agreements often specify unique provisions, such as alternative rest break schedules or higher pay rates. Challenges in Ensuring Compliance Federal and State Discrepancies: Employers must navigate the lack of a universal standard. While federal law provides general guidelines, states like California have detailed requirements, creating challenges for businesses operating nationwide. Industry-Specific Regulations: Industries such as security, cleaning, and manufacturing face additional hurdles. Distributed teams and varied work environments make compliance difficult, especially when supervisors cannot oversee employees on-site. Managing Break Violations: Non-compliance can result in lawsuits, fines, and reputational damage. Employees deprived of breaks can file claims for unpaid wages and penalties, escalating costs for employers. Technology’s Role in Streamlining Compliance Modern compliance software offers solutions to manage work breaks effectively, reducing legal risks and enhancing operational efficiency. Tracking and Notifications: Integrated systems can monitor employee clock-ins and clock-outs, notifying supervisors of missed or delayed breaks. This ensures employees adhere to designated schedules while allowing timely intervention for corrections. Timekeeping and Reporting: Advanced reporting tools enable employers to: Identify violations or exceptions. Review compliance trends. Implement tailored guidelines for specific locations or teams. For example, TEAM Software provides reports like the TeamTime Meal and Rest Hours Review, which tracks compliance and highlights areas requiring attention. These tools empower employers to address discrepancies proactively. Editing and Adjusting Records: Supervisors can rectify errors in time punches, ensuring accurate records for payroll and compliance audits. This reduces disputes and demonstrates adherence to labor laws during inspections. California-Specific Legal Consequences Employers in California face significant penalties for violating work break laws: Meal Break Premium Pay: Non-compliant employers must compensate affected employees with an extra hour of wages per day. Fines and Penalties: The California Labor Commissioner can impose fines and initiate investigations for repeated violations. Civil Claims: Employees can pursue legal action for unpaid wages and damages, emphasizing the importance of compliance. Steps for Employees Facing Violations: Gather evidence of missed breaks or unpaid wages. Understand labor rights under California law. Address concerns with employers directly. File complaints with the Labor Commissioner if issues persist. Consult employment attorneys for guidance on pursuing legal claims. Strategies for Employers to Ensure Compliance Educating Supervisors and Employees: Clear communication about break policies and compliance expectations reduces errors and fosters accountability. Leveraging Compliance Software: Adopting systems with customizable settings ensures adherence to state-specific laws. These tools offer detailed insights into meal and rest break patterns, enabling better management. Auditing and Regular Reviews: Routine audits can identify gaps in compliance and address them proactively. Employers should document all efforts to meet regulations, ensuring a solid defense in case of disputes. Industry-Specific Adjustments: Employers in industries with unique challenges, such as security and cleaning, should consider mobile tracking solutions and remote management tools to monitor distributed teams effectively. The Broader Implications of Compliance Adhering to work break laws benefits both employees and employers. For employees, it ensures well-being, fairness, and productivity. For employers, it mitigates risks, enhances workplace morale, and fosters trust. Investing in robust compliance systems and fostering a culture of respect for labor rights demonstrates a commitment to ethical business practices. By prioritizing compliance, businesses can avoid costly legal battles and build a positive reputation. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Work Break Compliance 1. Are employers federally required to provide lunch or coffee breaks? No, federal law does not mandate lunch or coffee breaks. However, if employers offer short breaks (5–20 minutes), these must be counted as compensable work hours. Meal periods of 30 minutes or more are unpaid, provided employees are relieved of all duties during this time. 2. What happens if an employee skips their break? If an employee voluntarily skips their break, the employer is generally not penalized, provided the opportunity for the break was offered. However, in states like California, employees must document their decision to waive breaks, ensuring legal compliance. 3. How can businesses with distributed teams ensure compliance? Employers can use compliance software to track employee break times remotely. These systems notify supervisors of missed or delayed breaks, ensuring that distributed teams, such as security or cleaning personnel, adhere to regulations. 4. What penalties do employers face for violating California work break laws? California employers who fail to provide required meal or rest breaks must compensate employees with an additional hour of wages for each violation. They may also face fines, legal claims, and investigations by the Labor Commissioner. 5. Can employees in California waive their meal breaks? Yes, employees can waive their meal break if their shift is six hours or less. For longer shifts, the first meal break may be waived, but the second cannot, except under specific conditions. 6. How can compliance tools assist in managing work breaks? Compliance tools help track, document, and report break times. They notify supervisors of irregularities, ensure accurate timekeeping, and assist in meeting state-specific requirements. 7. What should employees do if their rights are violated? Employees should gather evidence, familiarize themselves with relevant labor laws, and address concerns with their employer. If unresolved, they can file a complaint with the Labor Commissioner or consult an employment attorney. Conclusion Work break compliance is a multifaceted issue requiring employers to balance federal, state, and industry-specific regulations. California’s rigorous laws highlight the importance of structured meal and rest periods, serving as a model for employee protections. Leveraging technology, educating teams, and conducting regular audits are essential steps for ensuring compliance. Employers must remain vigilant and proactive in managing work break requirements, recognizing that adherence to these laws is not only a legal obligation but a critical aspect of fostering a fair and supportive work environment. By addressing compliance challenges effectively, businesses can safeguard employee rights and maintain operational excellence. Related Items: Compliance Efforts , Employer Share Tweet Share Share Email Recommended for you A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating Employer of Record (EOR) Services in India for Business Expansion Inside EOR Operations: Unraveling the Essentials An Employee’s Guide To The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Comments
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