
The BMW X3 is one of the most successful models in BMW history , especially as it rides on the popularity of the SUV in the American market and combines it with the luxury and comfort that BMW is known for. It's even one of the cars getting a redesign for 2025 , meaning you'll get a fresh new look if you're in the market for one now. However, this also means that the BMW X3 is one of the pricier choices if you're looking for a brand-new luxury compact SUV. The base BMW X3 30 xDrive would set you back $49,950 — and that doesn't include the destination and handling fees. Furthermore, if you want a different color (aside from white) and a few extras, you'll soon find the dollars piling up in the quote. Those who aren't satisfied with a four-banger would also need to spend about $15,000 more for the sportier BMW X3 M50 xDrive. This comes with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 motor, but you'll have to shell out at least $64,700. So, let's check out your options if you're in the market for a luxury compact SUV but aren't quite ready to spend over $50,000 for a new car. Of course, there are many cheaper alternatives out there, like the Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson , but we're sticking to brands that could deliver the same experience and prestige as a BMW. The Volvo XC60 Core is one of the great options for a luxury compact SUV. It's not as flashy as a BMW, but you're getting a car from a brand known for its reliability and safety. A starting price of $47,050 means you're not really saving much over the BMW X3, but it also comes with a lot of included extras you have to pay for if you go for the German brand. For example, you get eight color options for no additional cost and the panoramic roof comes standard, whereas you have to pay at least $2,000 extra if you want a panoramic roof and a different color with the X3. The XC60's powertrain is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a mild-hybrid system. This is similar to what the BMW offers, except that it only has one blower (compared to the X3's two). Still, it's a fun drive with its 247 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque and can hit 0-60 in just 6.5 seconds. It might be slower than the base X3's 255 horsepower and 6-second 0-60 time, but would that really matter for a daily driver like this? Aside from that, one of the things that many buyers are looking for nowadays is the digital experience. BMW offers this with its BMW Digital Premium package, which, again, is an optional extra that will cost you. On the other hand, Volvo includes a digital services package as standard with the car, giving you a four-year subscription without asking you to pay more than the sticker price. This compact SUV first arrived on the market back in 2016 , and it offers a unique and exotic look. Since we're looking at car prices that fall under $50,000, we're sticking with the base model of the 2024 Stelvio — the Sprint — and not the outgoing 2024 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio which sports a Ferrari-sourced 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The Stelvio Sprint starts at just $45,950, although this will jump by $2,000 to $47,950 if you pick the AWD option. Despite being more affordable, you get a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that outputs 280 horsepower and 306 lb-ft of torque mated to an eight-speed automatic. This means it can hit a 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 144 mph. Alfa Romeo also says that the Stelvio has a near-perfect 50:50 weight distribution, meaning this is going to be a fun car to drive. You also get just about all the tech you would expect from a luxury car with the base Sprint variant, like advanced driver assistance systems, an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and compatibility with Android Auto and Apple Car Play. If want to make your daily drive a little bit more dynamic while saving yourself a few thousand bucks, the 2024 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sprint is definitely a good pick. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 is a bit smaller than the X3 and has less power at just 221 horsepower. Originally launched in 2019 for the 2020 model year , the 2025 model starts at just $45,800 and is still as luxurious as what BMW offers. If you live in a state where it snows a lot, consider paying $2,000 more for the 4MATIC variant, which gives you AWD. And if you have a large family or love taking your friends on trips, you could get an optional third row for just $850. The GLB 250 doesn't have the included features you'd find on the Volvo XC60, nor does it have the performance of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Sprint. But for more than $4,000 less than the base BMW X3, you're still getting the premium experience of a luxury car. Besides, if you're not a fan of the panoramic roof and tons of chrome on your car, then you're better off not paying for them in the first place. Genesis is relatively new to the luxury car game, having been launched by Hyundai as its luxury division in 2015. Despite being less than 10 years in the industry, though, the Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD stands as a great alternative to the BMW X3. It has a starting price of just $45,700 for the 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-four model that outputs 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque and comes standard with AWD. If you want more power, Genesis also offers the GV70 with a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 375 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque starting at $58,300. You're definitely getting a lot more car for a lot less money with the GV70. And although the Genesis name doesn't carry the same weight as BMW or Mercedes-Benz, what's more important is the experience you get when you're inside the vehicle. The GV70 gives you everything you expect in terms of tech and safety as standard, like advanced driver assistance systems, wireless phone charging, and an absolutely massive 14.5-inch infotainment system that makes it even larger than some laptop screens. Audi is one of the popular three German luxury brands next to Mercedes and BMW, so of course it has to offer a BMW X3 competitor. Thankfully, its offering, the Audi Q5, is more affordable with a starting price of just $45,400 for the Premium variant. This car comes with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with a 7-speed S-tronic transmission that outputs 201 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. This is pretty anemic compared to X3 and even the GLB, but the Premium 45 TFSI variant that outputs 261 horsepower will bump the starting price to $48,800, making it much closer in price to the base BMW X3. Nevertheless, it's still a good option if you're looking for an X3 alternative, especially if you prefer comfort over performance. It comes with a large infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple Car Play that gives acoustic feedback with everything you do on the screen, adaptive cruise control, and advanced driver assistance systems. Aside from that, one of the things that you should know about the Q5 is that it's Audi's best seller in the U.S., so you're in good company if you pick this car as your next ride. If you want a luxurious compact SUV like the BMW X3 but also want the reliability that Japanese brands are known for, then you should look at the Acura RDX. Although the Acura RDX and Honda CR-V are closely related , the former offers a more premium experience with its better technology and more engine power, making it quite comparable to the other luxury SUVs in our list. For example, the RDX has a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with VTEC that outputs 272 horsepower and 280 lb-feet of torque. It also has a 10-speed transmission, ensuring that you're getting great mileage despite the power that it can put down on the road. Aside from that, you're also getting excellent driving dynamics with the RDX, especially as its handling has been finely tuned to ensure that the vehicle responds precisely to your every move. Even at lower price point, you get a lot of standard features with the base RDX. Acura gives you a panoramic moonroof, 19-inch black multi-spoke wheels, a 10.2-inch HD infotainment system, advanced driver assistance systems, adaptive cruise control, and more for no additional charge. This means you get great value from the Acura RDX, especially with its low starting price of $44,700.
Hawks have little trouble pinning Raptors with 10th straight lossDana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’ National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
DALLAS — More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, conspiracy theories still swirl and any new glimpse into the fateful day of Nov. 22, 1963, in Dallas continues to fascinate. President-elect Donald Trump promised during his reelection campaign that he would declassify all of the remaining government records surrounding the assassination if he returned to office. He made a similar pledge during his first term, but ultimately bended to appeals from the CIA and FBI to keep some documents withheld. At this point, only a few thousand of the millions of governmental records related to the assassination have yet to be fully released, and those who have studied the records released so far say that even if the remaining files are declassified, the public shouldn't anticipate any earth-shattering revelations. “Anybody waiting for a smoking gun that’s going to turn this case upside down will be sorely disappointed,” said Gerald Posner, author of “Case Closed,” which concludes that assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Friday's 61st anniversary is expected to be marked with a moment of silence at 12:30 p.m. in Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy's motorcade was passing through when he was fatally shot. And throughout this week there have been events marking the anniversary. When Air Force One carrying Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy touched down in Dallas, they were greeted by a clear sky and enthusiastic crowds. With a reelection campaign on the horizon the next year, they had gone to Texas on political fence-mending trip. But as the motorcade was finishing its parade route downtown, shots rang out from the Texas School Book Depository building. Police arrested 24-year-old Oswald and, two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer. A year after the assassination, the Warren Commission, which President Lyndon B. Johnson established to investigate the assassination, concluded that Oswald acted alone and there was no evidence of a conspiracy. But that hasn't quelled a web of alternative theories over the decades. In the early 1990s, the federal government mandated that all assassination-related documents be housed in a single collection in the National Archives and Records Administration. The collection of over 5 million records was required to be opened by 2017, barring any exemptions designated by the president. Trump, who took office for his first term in 2017, had boasted that he'd allow the release of all of the remaining records but ended up holding some back because of what he called the potential harm to national security. And while files have continued to be released during President Joe Biden's administration, some still remain unseen. The documents released over the last few years offer details on the way intelligence services operated at the time, and include CIA cables and memos discussing visits by Oswald to the Soviet and Cuban embassies during a trip to Mexico City just weeks before the assassination. The former Marine had previously defected to the Soviet Union before returning home to Texas. Mark S. Zaid, a national security attorney in Washington, said what's been released so far has contributed to the understanding of the time period, giving “a great picture” of what was happening during the Cold War and the activities of the CIA. Posner estimates that there are still about 3,000 to 4,000 documents in the collection that haven’t yet been fully released. Of those documents, some are still completely redacted while others just have small redactions, like someone's Social Security number. There are about 500 documents where all the information is redacted, Posner said, and those include Oswald's and Ruby’s tax returns. “If you have been following it, as I have and others have, you sort of are zeroed in on the pages you think might provide some additional information for history,” Posner said. Trump's transition team hasn’t responded to questions this week about his plans when he takes office.
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COP29 clinches $US300 billion climate finance dealHyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) inaugurated Gurugram’s first Traffic Engineering Centre and Organization Development Centre, at the DCP’s office in Gurugram, Haryana. The Centre is equipped with cutting-edge technology that can monitor 1,100 cameras from a single location, ensuring streamlined management for swift action and better response time. A significant step towards enhancing road safety in the city, the Traffic Engineering Centre monitors 218 junctions, helping manage traffic better, analyze accidents and their causes, detecting faults, and sharing recommendations for improvement. Additionally, the Organization Development Centre will act as a training ground for Traffic Police personnel, where they will be trained for better and effective traffic management across the city. Speaking at the inauguration of the Traffic Engineering Centre, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director - HMIL, said, "At Hyundai Motor India Foundation, we are committed to improving road safety through our 'Easy Roads' initiative. The launch of the first-ever Traffic Engineering Centre in Gurugram, Haryana, marks a significant milestone in this journey. By leveraging cutting edge technology, we aim to reduce accidents, improve driver behavior, and create a safer, more efficient transportation ecosystem for the citizens of the city. I am confident that through our collective efforts, this Traffic Engineering Centre will emerge as a model facility that can be emulated across the nation, making our roads safer for all.” Some key features of this tech driven Traffic Engineering Centre by HMIF & Haryana Police include: Centralized Live Access: Traffic Police can monitor 1,100 cameras across 218 junctions with a live view of 25 cameras at once, enabling swift action and improved response time. Specialized Training Programs: Traffic Police officers will receive dedicated training to enhance their skills and knowledge on traffic and accident management. Collaborative Effort: The Centre operates in collaboration between HMIF and Haryana Police, with expert support from the Institute of Road Traffic Education, and TSL Foundation. This comprehensive solution, emphasizing the 3E’s of road safety: Education, Engineering, and Enforcement, will revolutionize road safety in Gurugram, making it a model for other cities and states.
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NO.lsufbvanderbilt.112424_9048 MJ.JPGSenator-elect Bernie Moreno, a Republican of Ohio, has emerged–even before he takes the oath of office– as one of former President Donald Trump’s biggest defenders in the incoming U.S. Senate majority. Trump, now the president-elect again after he won a landslide victory against Democrat candidate outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris on Nov. 5, has faced resistance from some pockets of GOP senators. But not from Moreno, who has been one of, if not the first to endorse all of Trump’s cabinet picks for confirmation, and publicly championing Trump’s economic nationalist agenda, including on things like hardcore views on immigration and trade that maybe irk some old guard establishment Republicans. “I think it starts at the beginning, which is a month ago was an election like we haven’t seen in a long time,” Moreno told Breitbart News in a phone interview last week. “President Trump won all seven swing states, he won the popular vote, he won 312 electoral votes, and not only did he win the seven swing states, he won them by big margins relative to what the polling expectations were. So there’s a clear mandate—and unlike 2016, people understand exactly what President Trump’s agenda is and they are not confused or unclear about what President Trump will do once in office. There’s never been a more crystal clear ‘this is what Trump’s agenda is’—it’s black and white, laid out, and clear as can be. That’s point number one. Point number two is if you look at Joe Biden and the people that he nominated to be in his cabinet, there wasn’t a single Democrat who made a negative comment about any of the cabinet picks, even though every single one of those cabinet picks is worse than the other. There’s never been a worse cabinet in American history than Joe Biden’s cabinet, and yet not one Democratic senator said peep about whether this person was qualified or not—people [like] Mayor Pete [Buttigieg], Jake Sullivan, [Alejandro] Mayorkas– all just grossly unqualified people and terrible disasters. Then, most importantly every single one of them voted for every single one of Biden’s nominees. Then the last point is whether it’s Matt Gaetz going back to that or any of the other nominees, they’re infinitely more qualified than any of Biden’s picks. If you had to pick between Matt Gaetz and Merrick Garland to run the Justice Department that’s not hard. There’s no question who’s more qualified.” While Gaetz did withdraw—this interview came after that—Moreno had endorsed him before anyone else. Moreno has also endorsed Pete Hegseth to be the Secretary of Defense, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii to be the Director of National Intelligence, and Kash Patel to be the FBI director—and he was one of, if not the first to publicly back each of these and all of Trump’s other nominations. Moreno told Breitbart News he’s frustrated by some Republicans in the Senate who have expressed issues with this nominee or that one publicly, and said he will not operate that way. “What we’re seeing on the Republican side is extremely frustrating because rather than us being focused and united to get every single one of President Trump’s cabinet picks into office as quickly as possible, we’re hand-wringing and pearl-clutching when we should be saying the first thing we ought to do is get all of these cabinet nominations through so President Trump has his team,” Moreno said. “The American people gave him the mandate. I would like to say I won my Senate race—no, President Trump won my Senate race. President Trump is the reason I’m going to be a United States Senator. So we’re going to give him massive deference. And by the way the good news about President Trump is if somebody doesn’t do the job that he wants them to do he will fire them, unlike Biden, who had no accountability. Despite 12 million illegals, Mayorkas is still there. Despite the crisis in Afghanistan, no one faced ramifications. Jake Sullivan was on TV two weeks before Oct. 7 saying the Middle East has never been more at peace in the history of the world and then two weeks later the largest attack on Israel in modern history. So, under Biden, no ramifications, whereas President Trump is a big believer in accountability.” Many in Trump-world have taken notice of how aggressive Moreno has been in fighting for Trump’s agenda and nominees, and are thankful for it. A Trump official compared Moreno to Vice President-elect JD Vance, the U.S. Senator from Ohio. “Bernie is fast becoming a true fighter in the mold of JD Vance,” the Trump official told Breitbart News. “He represents someone who will fight in the trenches for the movement and he’s already done that before even taking the oath. That’s how committed he is.” Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. added that having senators like Moreno in there this time is going to make the second term even stronger than the first term. “I’m not surprised that Bernie has already become one of my father’s strongest defenders in the Senate,” Trump Jr. told Breitbart News. “The biggest difference between now and my father’s first term is we actually have Republicans in the Senate like Bernie who are pro-America First and truly support my father’s agenda.” Turning Point’s Charlie Kirk, an America First movement leader, said Moreno “is instrumental to the MAGA movement.” “His voice will be critical to growing our agenda in the senate,” Kirk said. Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz added that Moreno “has been a steadfast ally” of Trump and Vance “for many years.” “His firm understanding of the America First movement coupled with his business acumen will make him one of the most effective Senators in the country, despite being a newcomer,” Bruesewitz said. Sam Geduldig, one of the biggest-spending Republican lobbyists in Washington, who’s very close with lots of top GOP officials in Congress and the incoming administration, told Breitbart News that Moreno’s electoral coalition resembles Trump’s working class voters. “Moreno put together a working class coalition in Ohio and won easily, defeating a well funded faux populist chairman of the banking committee who raised tens of millions of dollars from K Street and Wall Street,” Geduldig said. “Moreno is a self-funding self-made adult who will never forget how he won. Working class black, Hispanic and white voters who are fed up with conventional wisdom narratives dreamt up by overpriced white wealthy Democratic political consultants “ All these accolades are likely to keep piling up the more Moreno keeps leading the way fighting for Trump’s agenda and vision on Capitol Hill. He takes the oath of office on Jan. 3, alongside the rest of the incoming Congress, and then he told Breitbart News it’s time to get cracking fast, because the longer the Senate takes to get nominations done the more it impacts the broader legislative agenda that Trump and Republicans have ambitious aims on. “Right now, and this is a stat you may not know, two-thirds of all Senate floor time is dedicated to confirmations,” Moreno said. “So we’re taking two-thirds of our attention instead of getting the agenda accomplished wringing our hands around nominees, and if we can’t do that and we spend a better part of the first six, eight, nine, twelve months and we’re still going through Cabinet and nominations and judges and ambassadors, President Trump is not going to be able to do his job. He has a very short window—shorter than any president in American history. He has basically two years to get the agenda done and we’re going to hamstring him by not getting these nominees done. That’s why I’m passionate about every single one of my colleagues—stay focused and stay united and if you have a personal grievance about one particular nominee pick up the phone and call President Trump or alternatively to people like Nikki Haley, run for president, win, and pick your own damn cabinet. In her case, she tried that and it didn’t work out very well.” Moreno said that Republicans need to be “focused and united,” and that “we’re going to support all these nominees and get them confirmed as quickly as humanly possible.” He added that it is imperative Republicans are “making certain we keep conversations private about what we feel.” He said that having gone through fake media smears against himself—the Associated Press tried similar nonsense against him back when he was in his primary in Ohio earlier this year—it makes him particularly sensitive to evidence-free anonymous allegations against anyone as part of a typical leftist media playbook that Democrats seem to be running against Hegseth right now. “What’s the point of going out on camera or putting out posts on X, whereas if you have a concern pick up the phone and call Donald J. Trump,” Moreno said. “He’ll take your call as a senator, and you give him your private concerns. But to air it out publicly only gives the media red meat, which is when they see Republicans fighting each other, that’s red meat for the media and that becomes a story. So if you have a concern, privately share it. Then, most of all, the best thing about America is we have a justice system that has a presumption of innocence. Unless you’re convicted of something, allegations are just gossip. If somebody makes an allegation of something about somebody, then all of a sudden you’re convicted of that? I’m very sensitive of that because I just went through a primary where I was accused of things that never in my life I would have imagined I would have been accused of—a total smear job that happened to me in my primary—and so when somebody says ‘it’s been alleged,’ well, have you been convicted? No? Then shut the hell up. We’re not going to determine who is in the United States Cabinet for the president based on gossip, innuendo, and allegations. Now, if there’s convictions, it’s a totally different story. But I think the idea that we even open up the door to anybody who’s just had allegations—and I think if there’s anybody who should understand that it’s the 53 Republicans serving in the United States Senate–especially the ones who have gone through tough elections over the last decade. They know what it means to have allegations thrown at you. By the way, we’re talking about specifically Pete Hegseth and allegations, but Joe Biden has more allegations of sexual misconduct than Pete Hegseth does, but you don’t see Democrats wringing their hands saying Joe Biden was accused of this or accused of that. President Clinton got not only accused but basically admitted to what he did, and you don’t hear people talking about these issues. My point is there is a standard for Democrats and a standard for Republicans, and if we Republicans want to keep being suckers and play to a different standard than Democrats play then that’s a shame, because that portends poorly for us being able to execute on the agenda the people elected us to perform on—it’s cabinet confirmations today, and it’s going to be deportations tomorrow. Every single Republican ran on deportations and securing the border. So will this sort of hand-wringing and pearl-clutching be applied to the decisions that will be made there and to shrinking the size of the federal government? Shrinking the regulatory state? All of these things are tough, and if we can’t plow through confirmations in a united and focused way it does not bode well for passing President Trump’s agenda. And let me just say this: If we do not get President Trump’s agenda accomplished in the next 24 months, we will get severely punished in the 2026 midterms and beyond—as we should. If we can’t get our act together, then we don’t deserve our chance to govern.” Moreno defeated outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on Nov. 5 in Ohio. Amazingly, since the election, Moreno says Brown has not conceded the race and has not called him to congratulate him on the victory. Moreno told Breitbart News that Brown is an “election denier,” and that he will have trouble finding work in the private sector after decades in government. “Sherrod Brown has never called me. He shut down all of his state offices even though all these people are paid through January 2nd,” Moreno said. “He’s basically said go take a month vacation on the back of the taxpayer. The reality is Sherrod Brown has been an election denier for years. He said Hillary Clinton was the winner of the 2016 election, he said Stacey Abrams was the real winner of the 2018 Georgia race, and now of course consistent with his branding of being an election denier he now says he lost because the election was rigged. It’s total nonsense. There’s never been a candidate for a Senate race in United States history that had as much money or used as much money as Sherrod Brown did. Despite that, despite being extraordinarily well-known to Ohioans, despite being a three-term senator, he only got 46 percent of the vote. So he didn’t just get beaten, he got beat down. I guess he’s unable to cope with the knowledge he has to go get a job in the private sector like the rest of us and actually have to do something that isn’t mooching off the taxpayer. He’s crying in his Cheerio’s somewhere and trying to keep himself relevant. The reality is he should have known a long time ago he should know when to leave. His time is long past due, he’s long past his expiration date, and now I look forward to seeing what he can do in the private sector, which is not much. If I still owned dealerships, I would probably consider hiring him as a guy who would deliver my cars from dealership to dealership—he might be able to do that, but I probably would not count on him to be punctual.” Asked if he would make Brown a salesman at one of his dealerships, Moreno said absolutely not. “No—God, no,” Moreno replied. “He has no sales abilities. Just the guy who delivers cars from one dealership to another, but it would probably eventually disqualify him that he probably wouldn’t be punctual.”
This CEO of an AI titan holds meetings on weekends and sends feedback after midnightThe live tour of The Repair Shop has had to cancel three dates next year, according to reports. The alleged cancellations come as an insider claims the show's brand has been "damaged" by Jay Blades ' charges. The host was recently charged with controlling and coercive behaviour. Blades pleaded not guilty to the offence in court. Amid the allegations, the BBC dropped Blades from The Repair Shop lineup after seven years of fronting the show. He was also cut from the live tou r. But despite distancing themselves from Blades, ticket sales are said to have been low, leading to the apparent cancellation of three tour dates. To date, the shows in Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh have been axed. According to the Sun , a show spokesman said there had been “unforeseen scheduling issues” meaning the show's needed cancelling. They claimed they were “looking forward to visiting those areas later in 2025”. However, a source told the publication that tickets "haven't exactly been selling out". And on Newcastle's O2 City Hall website, where the event was initially scheduled to take place, there's a message now in its place that reads: "The Repair Shop Live: Secrets From The Barn. Sorry, this show has been cancelled and there aren't any plans to reschedule." The note adds that those who had already bought tickets should contact their initial place of purchase for a full refund and further information. Blades appeared in court in October and was charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, Lisa Zbozen. Blades made bail in September prior to his court appearance. Lisa announced the end of their relationship in May this year, after the couple had exchanged their vows at a lavish beachfront villa in Barbados in November 2022. She claimed that when she walked out on Jay, their 18-month marriage had "just got worse and worse". In an emotional social media post on May 2, she penned: "I have been quiet until now, but the papers seem to be picking up this story, but some parts have been definitely missed, so it's forced my hand... this was the whole post on a private forum: I don't know how to say this because it's still really raw. "I probably should be really angry but I'm just incredibly sad about the whole thing right now. I don't think I've ever cried so much. I wanted my husband to love me and keep me safe, and I would love him right back, but it just got worse and worse, until I grabbed a bag of a few things and I just left. Anyway, That's why there's been no new workouts." Get all your showbiz news with Mirror Celebs WHATSAPP GROUP: Be first to get the juiciest celebrity news to your phone by joining our Celebs WhatsApp here . We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . NEWSLETTER: Or sign up to the Mirror's Celebs newsletter here for all the biggest showbiz scandals, tell-all interviews and exclusive pictures straight to your inbox. Follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .Beth Dooley | (TNS) The Minnesota Star Tribune The holidays loom large. Parties, gift-shopping, school programs, recitals, family gatherings — there’s really no time to cook. Related Articles Restaurants Food and Drink | Roasted orange delivers big flavor in this smoky chicken traybake Restaurants Food and Drink | Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: How to make Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits your pup will love Restaurants Food and Drink | Simple fixes give after-dinner cocktails some holiday flair. Here are 5 recipes from the pros Restaurants Food and Drink | Recipe: Upside-down puff pastry apple tarts are both sweet and easy to make But there is! Here are three quick and easy recipes you can hustle to the table in 30 minutes or less. Relax, take a deep breath and know that dinner is served. Serves 4. Making grilled cheese for more than one can be tricky. Here, the sheet pan does the work; the sandwiches are ready all at once. Try our suggested fillings or just enjoy them plain in all their gooey deliciousness. From Beth Dooley. Directions Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Spread the butter to the edge of 4 slices of bread. Place the slices butter-side down on the sheet pan. Top with the sliced cheese and add a layer of the filling, then top with the remaining slices of bread. Put the pan in the oven and cook until the butter is thoroughly melted and bottom slices are turning golden and the cheese is melting, about 8 to 10 to minutes. Flip the sandwiches. Continue cooking until the top layer of bread begins to turn golden and the cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and toast the top layer, watching closely, this goes quickly, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip the bread and toast the other side, about 15 to 20 seconds or so. Remove, cut and serve. Quick Skillet Chicken with Lemon, Tahini and Warm Spices will come together quickly and can be served on a bed of greens or pasta. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) Serves 4 to 6. A simple marinade of pantry staples — lemon, tahini, olive oil and a little honey — keeps the chicken moist and becomes the sauce for finishing the dish. Serve on a bed of dark greens or cooked rice. From Beth Dooley. Directions In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon, tahini, honey and olive oil. Measure out 1⁄2 of the mixture into a separate bowl. This is to sauce the chicken after it’s cooked. If it seems too thick, whisk in a little water. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and pound with the flat edge of a knife to even out the width a bit. Put the chicken into the bowl of marinade and turn to coat. Film a heavy skillet with more oil and set over high heat. When the oil begins to ripple, add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium and cook, flipping after about 5 to 7 minutes, and continuing, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. (The chicken should reach 165 on an instant-read thermometer when done.) Remove the chicken from the skillet, set on a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes. Slice the meat in long strokes against the grain. Serve on a bed of greens or rice, garnished with a drizzle of sauce, chopped herbs and a few thinly sliced lemons. Pass additional sauce on the side. One-Pot Pasta with Sausage, Tomato and Spinach is a quick but hearty meal for busy, chilly nights. (Ashley Moyna Schwickert/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) Serves 4 to 6. You only need one pot for this simple pasta. The sausage adds the seasoning, the onions turn sweetly golden, cherry tomatoes burst into a luscious sauce. A squeeze of lemon at the end livens things up. From Beth Dooley. Directions Film a large heavy pot or Dutch oven with the oil and set over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it turns limp and golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the sausage, breaking apart with a spatula until it crumbles, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and the stock, scraping up the bottom of the pan to release browned bits that stick to the bottom. Bring to a boil. Add the pasta, stirring well and continue boiling for about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat down to a brisk simmer, stirring to keep the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. If the sauce becomes too thick and the pasta begins to stick, stir in water, about 1⁄4 cup at a time. Simmer until the sauce is mostly absorbed and the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach, then stir in the cheese. Add lemon juice to taste. Serve garnished with the chopped parsley. Beth Dooley is the author of “The Perennial Kitchen.” Find her at bethdooleyskitchen.com. ©2024 The Minnesota Star Tribune. Visit at startribune.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Referring to the goals of sanctions against Iran's peaceful nuclear program, Mohammad Eslami said in a television interview, "We should know that the science is power and authority; throughout history, Iranians were always producers and creators of science and technology. The power of Iranians was not based on conquering countries, but their influence in science and scientific discoveries. In the two centuries when we had arrogance in the country, the country lacked self-confidence and leadership power in science and was an importer and a follower." "Since two decades ago, when the growth of technology has accelerated and technological developments have become more rapid and have left their effects on the economy and society, especially in advanced countries, aerospace, nuclear, nano, biotechnology and information technology have always been the domain of the arrogant system. The arrogant powers have tried that these sciences not to be in the possession of countries that they do not like," he added. Eslami pointed out that today, nuclear power is connected with aerospace, nuclear propulsion is used in satellites, so nuclear power creates power and the dominance of science and technology creates power and superiority. 2050
By Eugene Lee It has been a while since I've touched upon Central Asia, so this one is due. Moreover, even if I write about Central Asia in general, this time I'll write about a country I rarely mention: Uzbekistan. Some will say what is important about it, as we already know much about it. Plus, it is one of the countries that Korea has been working most closely with in Central Asia. Well, not everything has been properly mentioned, especially what Uzbekistan is doing, which is an example of unequivocal importance to Korea. First of all, let's look at Uzbekistan's recent history. Between former Soviet republics, it is one that has been developing most steadily, and it is primarily due to the choices that the government, led by President Karimov, made several decades ago. If his choices came after studying Korea's development experience, namely planned development, then today the current administration, led by President Mirziyoyev, is looking even further at what should and shouldn't be a part of the plan. One standout feature of these choices is the emphasis on comprehensive strategic planning. For example, the 2030 Strategy, enacted in 2023, lays out specific targets for education, health care, environmental sustainability and economic diversification, ensuring accountability and, most importantly, measurable progress. The current administration took the matter further by adjusting the plan from 5 years to 7 years, and now the country is also preparing to align the length of the presidential term with it. That means energizing its development by annual assessments reported directly to the people by the president himself at the end of each year. Uzbekistan's approach in its commitment to decentralization and local governance simply echoes the traditional social structure of Korean villages in the past. By empowering local councils and community organizations, Uzbekistan seeks to create solutions to regional needs and strengthen grassroots participation. Uzbekistan's focus on economic diversification is another area of interest. This strategy emphasizes transitioning to a more value-added economy by encouraging private sector growth and supporting innovation. Just last month, the government enacted a law supporting start-ups, creating "sandboxes" and innovation "incubators." The most important difference, as I see it, is the government's special emphasis on its young generation. Uzbekistan's vision of the future is for it to be in the hands of educated future generations, so it creates it by modernizing curricula, expanding vocational training and creating public-private partnerships in education. It happens not just domestically but also internationally. You'd be asking what makes this approach different from any other, as there are many countries taking this course. The answer is in the starting point of this education — embedding cultural traditions and the history of the country. The outreach of this education goes all the way to foreign policy — it emphasizes cultural diplomacy and national identity at its core. By promoting its heritage and cultural exports, the goal for Uzbekistan is not just about its image but its global presence. Going beyond societal and economic spheres, Uzbekistan' strategy sets ambitious environmental sustainability goals — water conservation, renewable energy adoption and reforestation — particularly relevant as climate change cataclysms have become more acute in the last decade. So, what is in Uzbekistan's development for Korea? As it was for Uzbekistan a couple of decades ago, Korea needs to learn from it in order to advance — it is an example. A key takeaway from this little glimpse at what Uzbekistan is doing is an incredible vigor and resilience. What Korea took to achieve in several decades, Uzbekistan is trying to compress the time. In some cases, it took almost half of that. Korea needs a comprehensive roadmap for socioeconomic, political and environmental reforms. This ambitious plan, focused on measurable goals across multiple sectors, presents valuable lessons for countries like Korea, which, despite its advanced development, continues to wrangle with issues like regional disparities, low birthrates and an aging population. Korea, already experienced in long-term planning, could refine its strategies further by integrating clearly defined, outcome-based goals in areas such as addressing demographic decline and bolstering regional equity. Uzbekistan's example highlights how clearly articulated objectives can rally public support and focus efforts across sectors. Now, Korea must learn from others — it can adopt similar measures to invigorate its economy and rural areas, many of which are experiencing population decline and economic stagnation. With greater autonomy and resources to local governments and rebalanced regional development must come specially designed solutions to springboard regional resilience. Korea, with its heavy reliance on "chaebols," or large family-owned business conglomerates, could benefit from policies aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and diversifying economic drivers. Emerging industries like green energy, biotechnology and digital services would strengthen sustainable economic growth while reducing dependency on traditional manufacturing sectors. Yes, Korea's reality and priorities differ significantly, but certain aspects of Uzbekistan's strategy could provide fresh perspectives on addressing its own pressing issues. Korea, already renowned for hallyu or the Korean Wave, could enhance its soft power by diversifying its cultural diplomacy to include traditional arts, literature and historical narratives alongside contemporary pop culture. A balanced cultural promotion strategy could deepen global appreciation for Korea's rich history and traditions. Another compelling lesson from Uzbekistan is its push for regional integration and cooperation. Uzbekistan prioritizes strengthening ties within Central Asia through economic, environmental and cultural collaboration. Korea could benefit from adopting a similar mindset in Northeast Asia, creating regional partnerships in trade, environmental initiatives and cultural exchanges. Expanding cooperative efforts with neighboring countries could stabilize relations with the North and create a foundation for mutual trust in the region. To conclude, Uzbekistan's 2030 Strategy shows how a country can address systemic challenges through planning, governance and forward-looking policies. For Korea, with all its differences, the principles of transparency, sustainability and inclusivity embedded into a similar strategy can strengthen its own policies and become more resilient in the face of the complexities ahead. Eugene Lee (mreulee@gmail.com) is a lecturing professor at the Graduate School of Governance at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul. Specializing in international relations and governance, his research and teaching focus on national and regional security, international development, government policies and Northeast and Central Asia.Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has set his sights on automatic qualification to the last 16 of the Champions League after a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig. Ross Barkley’s 85th-minute goal gave them victory in Germany after goals from John McGinn and Jhon Duran early in each half were cancelled out by Lois Openda and Christoph Baumgartner. That sent them up to third in the new league phase of the competition ahead of Wednesday’s games and with matches against Monaco and Celtic to come, Villa have an excellent chance of finishing in the top eight. Job done... in the end 😅 — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) That would mean they would avoid a play-off round to make it through to the last 16 and Emery says that is the target. “Today was key. Juventus at home, we were thinking more to win but in the end we accepted the draw because it was important for a point to be more or less in the top 24,” he told Amazon Prime. “Today was a match we were thinking at the beginning was key to be a contender to be in the top eight with the last two matches to be played. “It is going to be difficult and we have to get some more points but we now have the possibility to achieve this option. “We are going to enjoy and try to get top eight but we have to be happy because we are in the top 24 and maybe even the top 16. “We weren’t contenders in the beginning to get there but now we have to accept it.” Leipzig, who are flying high near the top of the Bundesliga, are out after losing all six matches. They did pose a threat to Villa, who inflicted some of their own problems on themselves, notably a rare gaffe from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for Openda’s equaliser. But Emery was happy with his side’s performance. “I try to enjoy and always we want to improve and sometimes it is hard but today the team were performing well, playing seriously and I was enjoying it,” he added. “We tried to overcome the mistakes we made and we did. More or less we were playing consistently. One mistake and they score but then we played very well. “Champions League is very difficult and we have to expect that every team playing at home are feeling strong. We played with consistency and domination.”BOSTON — Forty years ago, Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie rolled to his right and threw a pass that has become one of college football’s most iconic moments. With Boston College trailing defending champion Miami, Flutie threw the Hail Mary and found receiver Gerard Phalen, who made the grab while falling into the end zone behind a pair of defenders for a game-winning 48-yard TD. Flutie and many of his 1984 teammates were honored on the field during BC’s 41-21 victory over North Carolina before the second quarter on Saturday afternoon, the anniversary of the Eagles’ Miracle in Miami. “There’s no way its been 40 years,” Flutie told The Associated Press on the sideline a few minutes before he walked out with some of his former teammates to be recognized after a video of The Play was shown on the scoreboards. A statue commemorating Doug Flutie's famed "Hail Mary" pass during a game against Miami on Nov. 23, 1994, sits outside Alumni Stadium at Boston College. Famous football plays often attain a legendary status with religious names like the "Immaculate Reception," the "Hail Mary" pass and the Holy Roller fumble. It’s a moment and highlight that’s not only played throughout decades of BC students and fans, but around the college football world. “What is really so humbling is that the kids 40 years later are wearing 22 jerseys, still,” Flutie said of his old number. “That amazes me.” That game was played on national TV the Friday after Thanksgiving. The ironic thing is it was originally scheduled for earlier in the season before CBS paid Rutgers to move its game against Miami, thus setting up the BC-Miami post-holiday matchup. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie rejoices in his brother Darren's arms after B.C. defeats Miami with a last second touchdown pass on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami. “It shows you how random some things are, that the game was moved,” Flutie said. “The game got moved to the Friday after Thanksgiving, which was the most watched game of the year. We both end up being nationally ranked and up there. All those things lent to how big the game itself was, and made the pass and the catch that much more relevant and remembered because so many people were watching.” There’s a statue of Flutie winding up to make The Pass outside the north gates at Alumni Stadium. Fans and visitors can often be seen taking photos there. “In casual conversation, it comes up every day,” Flutie said, when asked how many times people bring it up. “It brings a smile to my face every time we talk about it.” A week after the game-ending Flutie pass, the Eagles beat Holy Cross and before he flew off to New York to accept the Heisman. They went on to win the 49th Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie evades Miami defensive tackle Kevin Fagan during the first quarter of a game on Nov. 23, 1984, in Miami, Fla. “Forty years seem almost like incomprehensible,” said Phalen, also standing on the sideline a few minutes after the game started. “I always say to Doug: ‘Thank God for social media. It’s kept it alive for us.”’ Earlier this week, current BC coach Bill O’Brien, 55, was asked if he remembered where he was 40 years ago. “We were eating Thanksgiving leftovers in my family room,” he said. “My mom was saying a Rosary in the kitchen because she didn’t like Miami and wanted BC to win. My dad, my brother and I were watching the game. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “Everybody remembers where they were for the Hail Mary, Flutie pass.” Mike Tyson, left, slaps Jake Paul during a weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight bout, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Irving, Texas. 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( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Blood gas and Electrolyte Analyzers Global market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 20, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- Grab your chance in The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-limited time only! Market size growth for blood gas and electrolyte analyzers has been quite remarkable in recent years, withestimated expansion from $3.26 billion in 2023 to $3.52 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 8.0%. This surge can be linked to rapid urbanization, the growing number of patients in emergency units of hospitals, improved infrastructure in diagnostic centers, rising earnings and standard of living, increased healthcare expenditure, an increase in the elderly population, and the rise in obesity. What Does the Future Hold for the Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analyzers Market? Future growth in the blood gas and electrolyte analyzers market looks promising and is prognosticated to reach $4.86 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 8.4%. This anticipated growth can be pinned on increasing government initiatives, a rising number of patients in critical care units and intensive care units ICU, escalations in medical tourism, and a surge in chronic diseases. Other major trends to look forward to include technological advancements, product innovations, digital blood gas analyzers, automated blood gas analyzers, the use of venous blood gas values, and complete blood count CBC diagnostics technology. To delve into more comprehensive insights about this burgeoning market, feel free to download a sample report here: What's Driving this Growth? A primary accelerator of this market's growth is the increased number of patients which led to an uptick in blood sample testing. Blood tests are utilized for various purposes, including measuring cholesterol and blood glucose levels. These tests aid in monitoring the risk of heart disease, vascular disease, and diabetes, as well as evaluating how effective treatments are. For example, in 2021 of the 118.5 million blood donations received globally, 40% were garnered in high-income countries. Intriguingly, children under five years old receive almost 54% of blood transfusions in low-income nations, whereas in high-income countries, patients over 60 years old receive up to 75% of all transfusions. It becomes clear, then, how the increase in patient numbers fuels the growth of the blood gas and electrolyte analyzers market. To uncover extensive insights and strategies, you can consider checking the full report here: Who Are the Movers and Shakers in the Industry? The key players in this market include F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Danaher Corporation, Siemens Healthineers AG, Werfen, Abbott Laboratories, Medica Corporation, EDAN Instruments Inc, Radiometer Medical, Nova Biomedical, OPTI Medical systems Inc, I Sens Inc, JOKOH CO. LTD, Prolong Medical Equipment Co. Ltd, Sensa Core Medical Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd, Hunan Rainbow Technology Co. Ltd, ERBA Mannheim, EKF Diagnostics, Roche Diagnostics, Grifols, Vygon SAS, Biofidus, KwertyMed, Instrumentation Laboratory Company, Becton Dickinson and Co, and Microbiology E.A Ltd. What Are the Eminent Trends in the Industry? Major companies are more inclined towards technological advancements to solidify their market presence. A noteworthy example is Sensa Core's launch of the ST-200 CC Blood Gas Analyzer-Ultra Smart in India. This highly advanced blood gas model is completely automated, microprocessor-controlled, and uses an ION selective electrode ISE, Impedance Hct, and Amperometry pO2 technology to perform arterial blood gas and electrolyte analysis. How Is This Market Segmented? The market is segmented by product into Blood Gas Analyzers, Electrolyte Analyzers, Combined Analyzers, and Consumables. By modality, it is categorized into Portable, Laboratory, and Benchtop and by end user, it is divided into Central Laboratories, Point Of Care, Diagnostic Centres, Hospitals, and Other End Users. What Are the Regional Highlights? North America emerged as the largest region in the blood gas and electrolyte analyzers market in 2023. This region is also anticipated to witness the fastest growth moving ahead. Other regions covered in the report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa. Browse Through More Similar Reports By The Business Research Company: Blood Transfusion Diagnostics Global Market Report 2024 Blood Glucose Meters Global Market Report 2024 Gastric Cancer Drugs Global Market Report 2024 Learn More About The Business Research Company As a global market research firm, The Business Research Company has published over 15000+ reports across 27 industries, spanning over 60+ geographies. 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