Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A high-level meeting of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom on Monday explored their plans to further strengthen economic ties and expand investment opportunities between the two countries. The Saudi – UK Business Roundtable 2024 was held in the presence of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the United Kingdom, Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi and high ranking British officials, in addition to business leaders and senior executives from both countries. The meeting discussed bilateral opportunities in several areas, most notably: financial services, clean energy, healthcare, innovation, education, and major projects; which in turn are in line with the goals of Vision 2030 to diversify its economy and enable promising investment sectors. The meeting also highlighted the main sectors targeted for enhancing investments, including sustainable financing such as cross-border financing, and improving access to capital markets. Saudi bond issuers have raised more than SR268.7 billion in London since 2022, half of which is for green, social and sustainable financing. The two sides explored opportunities in the energy sector to advance efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, with key projects in this area including Al Fanar Green Fuels in the UK, which will become the largest sustainable aviation fuel project of its kind in Europe. On the healthcare front, the two sides discussed prospects for further joint studies and investments, as well as the potential role of British companies in Saudi Arabia’s drive to establish 4,000 new primary health clinics. Academic exchange was also a key area ripe for investment, with seven British schools currently in Riyadh, which will increase to 10. There are also 14,000 Saudi students who are pursuing higher studies in Britain. Saudi Arabia and Britain are strengthening their cooperation in technology and innovation through several initiatives, such as the Saudi-British Technology Centre, which was established in 2022. Saudi mega-projects also provide global investors with the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge innovations, including the NEOM project, which opened its first international office in Britain last year. Trade between the two countries reached a record high of SR78.9 billion in 2023, and the planned comprehensive free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council is expected to further strengthen trade relations between the two countries. It is noteworthy that the total Saudi investments in Britain amounted to SR40 billion until 2022, while British foreign direct investments in the Kingdom amounted to SR18 billion until 2023. More than 60 British companies have launched regional headquarters in the Kingdom, and approximately 30,000 British employees are part of the Saudi workforce. < Previous Page Next Page >NoneMeta shareholders seek sanctions for Sandberg, Zients for deleting Cambridge Analytica emails
Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong HONG KONG (AP) — A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras. An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had “Merry Christmas” written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke Ke, his female companion, got a snowman garnished with slices of carrot and apple in a special press event Monday before visitors streamed to the park. China sent the pair to Hong Kong in late September in a bid to boost tourism in the city. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. While Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are facing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, an alternate animated telecast will have the teams playing in the Magic Kingdom, with some Disney characters participating. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. 'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show returns for its second season on Dec. 26 and is already nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama. It's rare for TV shows made in Korea to have more than one season but Lee describes Hwang as “a genius.” A third and final season has already filmed. Netflix is also invested in expanding its “Squid Game” universe with a reality competition series and an English-language version in development. In the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there's now a tiny Christmas tree DARDGHAYA, Lebanon (AP) — A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones in the ruins of a Catholic church in southern Lebanon that was hit by an Israeli airstrike during the war with Hezbollah. It's a small and modest tree. There are no lights because the war destroyed power lines. The ground is too uneven to set up the Nativity scene. The priest says his blood pressure went up and he lost his balance when he saw the church's destruction. Now he leads Mass in an underground room that serves as a temporary worship space. He tells the community it “is more like the cave where Jesus was born.” Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” has died. The aquarium says Burt died over the weekend and was at least 90 years old. A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters long. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile, before being saved by Dundee. Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music. In Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners have been going all-out on holiday lights for 30 years, and those buying homes in the neighborhood often find the attics full of décor left behind by previous owners. In Santa Clarita, California, residents began coordinating their holiday lights to bring some joy to their community after an earthquake. And in Edmond, Oklahoma, those looking to the western sky will easily spot the Miranda family’s elaborate display featuring images and music from the movie “Wicked.” Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village CATALAO, Brazil (AP) — Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian charity that has been taking gifts to children in the Amazon rainforest for the past 26 years. More than 600 children from different villages gathered in Catalao to receive presents from Santa, who dressed in his traditional nightcap, white gloves and red suit, while enduring the stifling jungle heat. NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before NEW YORK (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. That's nearly seven times closer to the sun than previous spacecraft. Scientists won’t hear from Parker until a few days after the flyby. It’ll continue circling the sun at this distance until at least September. Scientists hope to better understand what drives the solar wind and why the corona is so much hotter than the sun's surface. 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders. The evacuation happened Saturday on a gondola lift at Winter Park Resort. A spokesperson says the lift stopped automatically when a crack was detected in a structural piece of the lift. Passengers were lowered down by ropes over the course of about five hours. No injuries were reported during the rescues, which came at the start of the busy holiday season. 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office. The results came just ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. According to studio estimates, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales over the weekend. “Mufasa,” however, was humbled in its opening weekend, coming in notably shy of expectations. It returned just $35 million in domestic ticket sales.California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea moved to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday after he shocked the East Asian democracy by declaring martial law only to lift the order hours later under intense pressure. Six opposition parties, led by the Democratic Party that controls the parliament, submitted articles of impeachment against Yoon on Wednesday afternoon local time, swiftly responding to what the Democratic Party called the Yoon administration’s “unconstitutional and illegal declaration of martial law.” Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7 The Democratic Party will also start impeachment proceedings against Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun and Interior Minister Lee Sang-min, said Cho Seung-rae, the Democrats’ chief spokesperson, adding that all three officials should also be charged with insurrection. Insurrection charges will also be filed against the martial law commander, Gen. Park Ahn-soo, National Police Commissioner Yoon Hee-keun and other key military and police participants, Cho said. The leader of Yoon’s People Power Party (PPP), Han Dong-hoon, said the six hours of martial law “nearly brought the nation to a halt,” and that the party “respects and abides by the spirit of our constitution.” He said PPP officials were discussing whether Yoon should leave the party, but he stopped short of saying Yoon should step down as president, saying the party would investigate the full circumstances. Government officials rushed to reassure South Koreans, many of whom slept through the country’s six hours of martial law, which began late Tuesday night and ended by Wednesday morning. “I fully understand the great anxiety you must be feeling,” Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said in a statement, adding that he took full responsibility “for all the processes that have led to the current situation.” “From this moment onward, the Cabinet will dedicate itself, alongside public officials from all ministries, to ensuring the nation’s stability and the uninterrupted continuation of your daily lives,” he said. Yoon’s office said Wednesday that his chief of staff and all senior presidential secretaries had tendered their resignation. But there was no other comment from Yoon, who canceled his official schedule for the day. Antony Blinken , the U.S. secretary of state, welcomed Yoon’s order to rescind emergency martial law. “We continue to expect political disagreements to be resolved peacefully and in accordance with the rule of law,” Blinken said in a statement . The South Korean stock market opened as normal on Wednesday, with stocks down about 2% in early trading, CNBC reported . South Korea’s currency, the won, strengthened against the dollar in early trading but stayed close to the two-year low it hit late Tuesday after Yoon’s martial law declaration. At a news conference in Seoul, officials from the S&P credit rating agency said the brief period of martial law was not expected to have an impact on South Korea’s credit rating. Yoon, whose conservative government took office in 2022, has seen his approval ratings drop as he struggles to advance his agenda against the opposition Democratic Party, which controls parliament. Democratic lawmakers have sought to impeach multiple government officials and are in a fight with Yoon over next year’s budget. Yoon made the surprise martial law announcement in a late-night TV address on Tuesday, accusing opposition lawmakers of paralyzing the government and saying he was declaring a state of emergency “in order to protect the constitutional order based on freedom and eradicate shameful pro-North Korea anti-state groups, that are stealing freedom and happiness of our people.” Yoon, who takes a harder line on North Korea than his Democratic Party predecessor, said his order would also protect South Korea from the nuclear-armed communist state, with which the South technically remains at war. Soon after Yoon’s announcement, a martial law proclamation stated that all political activities, including demonstrations and the operations of the National Assembly, were prohibited. It also declared all media and publications under the control of the Martial Law Command, and ordered the country’s striking doctors to return to work within 48 hours. It was the first time since 1980 that martial law had been declared in South Korea, a country of 50 million people that spent decades under military-authoritarian rule but has since transitioned into a vibrant democracy and the world’s 10th-largest economy. U.S. officials said Tuesday that they had not been notified in advance about Yoon’s announcement, but affirmed the “ironclad” nature of the U.S. alliance with South Korea, which hosts about 28,500 American troops. Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said the martial law order had “essentially no impact” on U.S. forces. Within minutes of Yoon’s announcement, lawmakers began arriving at the National Assembly in central Seoul, where police blocked them from entering. The Ministry of National Defense also deployed between 200 and 300 armed troops to the National Assembly grounds via helicopter, Kim Min-gi, secretary-general of the National Assembly, said Wednesday. Throngs of protesters also arrived at the building in opposition to the martial law declaration. Within a few hours lawmakers passed a resolution to nullify Yoon’s declaration, and soldiers promptly followed an order to leave the National Assembly. Yoon’s People Power Party urged the president to accept lawmakers’ decision and rescind the martial law order. In a televised address to the nation as dawn approached, Yoon said he had accepted the National Assembly resolution and that martial law would be lifted as soon as a quorum of cabinet members could be reached at the odd hour. “Having said that, I strongly urge the National Assembly to immediately cease the repeated acts of impeachment, legislative manipulation and budgetary sabotage that paralyze the nation’s functions,” he said. The martial law order was lifted around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday local time (2:30 p.m. Tuesday ET). South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said deployed troops returned at 4:22 a.m. and that no unusual activity had been detected from North Korea. Woo Won-sik, chairman of the National Assembly, said the military’s immediate withdrawal from the building “demonstrates a mature and democratic military.” “Even our citizens, who carry the painful memory of past military coups, would have observed the military’s maturity in today’s situation,” Woo said. Kim, the National Assembly secretary-general, said its “unlawful closure,” the obstruction of lawmakers’ entry and the deployment of military forces had “inflicted deep wounds on the hearts of the people.” He said Ministry of National Defense personnel, police and related parties were barred from entering the National Assembly as an emergency measure “to protect lawmakers and ensure the functioning of the Assembly.” Stella Kim reported from Seoul, South Korea, and Jennifer Jett from Hong Kong This story first appeared on NBCNews.com. More from NBC News:
Column: In Trump’s win, echoes of ‘Thunder on the Right’Georgia QB Carson Beck's status for Sugar Bowl uncertain as he considers treatment options on elbowInside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug usenCino ( NASDAQ:NCNO – Free Report ) had its price target cut by Robert W. Baird from $43.00 to $42.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a neutral rating on the stock. Several other analysts also recently commented on NCNO. Truist Financial restated a “buy” rating and set a $44.00 target price (up from $37.00) on shares of nCino in a report on Monday, October 21st. Needham & Company LLC increased their price objective on nCino from $40.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Piper Sandler reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $38.00 price target on shares of nCino in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of nCino from $30.00 to $41.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 2nd. Finally, Barclays lifted their target price on nCino from $34.00 to $44.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 25th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, nCino presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $42.38. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on nCino nCino Stock Performance Insider Activity In other nCino news, Director William J. Ruh sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $37.50, for a total value of $375,000.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 226,201 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,482,537.50. This represents a 4.23 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink . Also, Director Jeff Horing sold 1,833,975 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.62, for a total value of $67,160,164.50. Following the sale, the director now owns 12,513,467 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $458,243,161.54. This represents a 12.78 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold a total of 3,235,029 shares of company stock valued at $117,599,204 over the last three months. Insiders own 28.40% of the company’s stock. Hedge Funds Weigh In On nCino A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Crewe Advisors LLC bought a new stake in nCino in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of nCino by 21.1% in the third quarter. Asset Management One Co. Ltd. now owns 1,956 shares of the company’s stock valued at $62,000 after acquiring an additional 341 shares during the period. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. grew its stake in shares of nCino by 97.2% in the second quarter. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company Inc. now owns 2,755 shares of the company’s stock valued at $87,000 after acquiring an additional 1,358 shares in the last quarter. West Tower Group LLC bought a new position in nCino during the third quarter worth about $126,000. Finally, Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. acquired a new stake in nCino in the 3rd quarter worth about $152,000. Institutional investors own 94.76% of the company’s stock. About nCino ( Get Free Report ) nCino, Inc, a software-as-a-service company, provides cloud-based software applications to financial institutions in the United States and internationally. Its nCino Bank Operating System connects financial institution employees, clients and third parties on a single cloud-based platform which include client onboarding, deposit account opening, loan origination, end-to-end mortgage suite, and powerful ecosystem. Read More Receive News & Ratings for nCino Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for nCino and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In losing Sunday’s battle with the Buffalo Bills, perhaps the best team in football, Jerod Mayo won the war. Best I can tell, he’s staying put. For 2025, and maybe beyond. To his angry fan base and incredulous pockets of the New England Patriots’ media corps, remember Mayo’s future doesn’t hinge on winning this season. It’s not about what you want, or what I think. It’s about the Krafts, who hand-picked Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick four and a half years before he actually did, believing in him, and finding reasons to maintain that belief. In the eyes of someone who wants to believe, Sunday supplied enough reason. The Patriots led at halftime, then lost by three as 14-point underdogs. They became the first team since mid-October to hold the Bills under 30 points. Drake Maye outplayed the next MVP of the league for most of the game and took another step toward his destiny as a franchise quarterback, If that sounds like a low bar, that’s because it is. Such is life in Year 1 of a rebuild, a multi-year process ownership has committed to seeing through to the end with their organizational pillars now in place: Mayo, Maye and de facto GM Eliot Wolf. As frustrating as this 3-12 campaign has been, there are always nuggets of optimism amid the rubble of a losing season; particularly if you want to find them. The Krafts do, and so does Maye, who loves his head coach, by the way; calling questions about Mayo’s job security “BS.” “We’ve got his back,” Maye said post-game. Maye’s voice matters. Certainly more than any number of fans or media members. Ever since media-fueled speculation that Mayo could get canned at the end of his first season began rising, the caveat has always been the same: if, a Gillette Stadium-sized “if,” the Patriots bomb atomically down the stretch, ownership could pull the plug on Mayo. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport became the latest to join that chorus Sunday with this pregame report: “The Krafts want to keep Jerod Mayo,” he said. “They believe he is the leader for the organization for the future, and they knew it would be a multi-year process to get this thing right. Now if things go off the rails, if they really start to struggle and he loses the locker room the last couple games of the season, we’ve seen this thing turn. “But as of now, the Patriots believe Jerod Mayo is their leader for the future.” Well, Mayo hasn’t lost the locker room. That’s a fact. To a man, both in public and from those I’ve spoken to in private, Patriots players believe in their head coach. Mayo might be a players’ coach, yes, in the best and worst senses. But the Patriots were a few plays away Sunday from pulling off their largest upset since Super Bowl XXXVI. “I think we’re building something good,” Maye said. The Patriots also played their best half of football this season against their toughest opponent yet. Another fact. Now, to the frustrated, I am with you. To the shocked, I understand. But to the trigger-happy, lay down your arms. Mayo, by all accounts, is returning in 2025. Alex Van Pelt, however, is another story. In the same vein that the Krafts could have viewed Sunday’s performance as a reason to save Mayo — despite his pathetic punt at midfield, down 10 with just eight and a half minutes left — they could have convinced themselves their offensive coordinator is the real problem. After all, team president Jonathan Kraft was visibly exasperated over Van Pelt’s play-calling during the Pats’ loss at Arizona a week earlier. Four days later, Van Pelt told reporters he had yet to hear from his boss. Well, that time may be coming. Trailing by three in the fourth quarter Sunday, Van Pelt called a pass that resulted in an unnecessary lateral and game-winning touchdown for Buffalo. His offense later operated like it was taking a Sunday drive with the game on the line, using up 3:16 of the final 4:19 en route to its final touchdown. Van Pelt, finally, weaponized Maye’s legs in critical situations, something that arguably should have been done weeks ago. Not to mention, Van Pelt’s top running back can’t stop fumbling, and the offensive line remains a hot mess. Call him Alex Van Fall Guy. Because Van Pelt’s offense, for the first time in a while, under-performed relative to Mayo’s defense. On merit, he deserves to stay; a case that’s harder to make for defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington. But it’s not about merit this season. It’s not about what you want. It’s not about what I think. It’s about the Krafts; what they see, what they want, what they believe. Even in defeat. ____ Sent weekly directly to your inbox!5th National Sports Festival: ISR U-21 Athletics awarding ceremony heldGavaskar slams Ashwin’s omission in overseas Tests
The week was a whirlwind of activity in the AI sector, with major players making significant strides. From Meta Platforms, Inc. META unveiling an AI model that outperforms its rivals, to Nvidia Corp. NVDA redefining AI data centers, and Amazon.com Inc. AMZN shifting its focus in the AI chip wars, the AI landscape is rapidly evolving. Let’s dive into the top stories. Meta’s Llama 3.3 70B Outperforms Google, OpenAI, and Amazon’s AI Models Meta has launched Llama 3.3 70B, a new AI model that surpasses competitors like Google, OpenAI, and Amazon in performance. Announced on Friday, the model offers the performance of Meta's largest Llama model, Llama 3.1 405B, but at a reduced cost. Ahmad Al-Dahle, Meta's VP of generative AI, highlighted that Llama 3.3 70B leverages advanced post-training techniques for efficient core performance enhancement. Read the full article here. Nvidia’s Liquid-Cooled Blackwell GPUs Revolutionize AI Data Centers Nvidia is transforming the AI infrastructure with its Blackwell GPUs, prompting a significant shift towards liquid cooling in data centers. With cooling challenges resolved, Nvidia plans to increase production of liquid-cooled GB200 server racks in Q1 2025, marking a crucial moment for the AI server ecosystem. Read the full article here. See Also: Jeff Bezos Optimistic About Trump’s Second Term, Wants To Help Streamline Rules Amazon Shifts Focus in AI Chip Wars Amazon has decided to halt the development of its Inferentia AI chip, shifting its focus to the Trainium chip. This decision is part of Amazon's broader strategy to enhance cost performance in AI model training. Since its entry into the AI chip market in 2018, Amazon Web Services has been offering both Inferentia and Trainium chips to AI companies. Read the full article here. Google CEO Sundar Pichai Fires Back At Microsoft Over AI Alphabet Inc.’s CEO Sundar Pichai dismissed criticism of his company’s AI strategy while targeting Microsoft Corp. MSFT . During his appearance at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit Pichai responded to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's criticism, suggesting a direct comparison between their companies' AI models. Pichai noted that Microsoft relies on ChatGPT-parent OpenAI technology for its models. Read the full article here. Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $6B For The 2nd Time This Year Elon Musk-led artificial intelligence (AI) startup xAI disclosed that it has raised $6 billion, with nearly 97 investors participating in the fundraising round. xAI’s latest fundraise comes as the AI startup is looking to expand the footprint of its Colossus supercomputer tenfold. Read the full article here. Read Next: Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Unveils Powerful AI Chip Clusters To Supercharge Anthropic’s Models Photo courtesy: Shutterstock This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Rounak Jain © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.EAGLE ELECTRONICS ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING FACILITY, $14MM OF FUNDING, AND CUSTOMER COMMITMENTS
The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at large, but more clues are turning up, including the contents of a backpack believed to have belonged to the shooter. on Saturday that the backpack, which was found in Central Park, contained a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money. But it didn't contain a gun. The report was later backed by . The New York Police Department didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Police divers searched for a gun in a Central Park lake Saturday, and the NYPD has said the weapon that the shooter used to kill Thompson . Images of the gunman showed him wearing a , drawing immediate attention as a potential clue to his identity. that it was in fact made by Peak Design, and the police examined it at a forensic lab in Queens. The presence of Monopoly money raised questions that it could be another cryptic message, after bullet casings found at the scene of the crime had the words "deny," "defend," and "depose" written on them, an apparent reference to practices in the insurance industry. Former Washington, D.C., homicide detective Ted Williams that the Monopoly money is the "killer playing games with the authorities. All part of a cat and mouse game." He added, "This killer knew they would more likely than not find the backpack, and he is leaving breadcrumbs to let [the] authorities know that he is in control, not them." On social media, that the Monopoly money could have been more of a political message, pointing out that the . The backpack adds to the growing list of evidence that's been collected so far, including images of the suspect from security cameras, a cellphone found along the escape route as well as a water bottle and a wrapper for a protein bar, both of which have been tested for DNA. A previous version of this article misstated one of the words written on the bullet casings. This story was originally featured onThe Latest: UnitedHealthcare shooting suspect contests his extradition back to New YorkMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denied he has a “personal problem” with Kevin De Bruyne and insisted Tuesday the playmaker's absence from the team in recent weeks was down to his fitness issues. City has not won in seven games in all competitions — its worst run under Guardiola — and De Bruyne has featured only as a substitute in the last five of those matches after recovering from a pelvic injury. The Belgium midfielder was injured during City’s Champions League match with Inter Milan on Sept. 18 and hasn't started since. A number of prominent pundits, including former City defender and club ambassador Micah Richards, have questioned why De Bruyne has not been starting games amid the champions’ dramatic slump. Richards said on “The Rest is Football” podcast that it appeared “there’s some sort of rift going on” between De Bruyne and Guardiola. Guardiola responded in his news conference ahead of Wednesday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, saying: “People say I’ve got a problem with Kevin. Do you think I like to not play with Kevin? No, I don’t want Kevin to play? “The guy who has the most talent in the final third — I don’t want it? I have a personal problem with him after nine years together? He’s delivered to me the biggest success to this club, but he’s been five months injured (last season) and two months injured (this year). He’s 33 years old. He needs time to find his best, like last season, step by step. He’ll try to do it and feel better. I’m desperate to have his best.” Both De Bruyne and Guardiola have spoken since of the pain De Bruyne was in after his injury against Inter and the need to ease him back into action. De Bruyne is in the final year of his contract. “I’d love to have the Kevin in his prime, 26 or 27. He would love it too — but he is not 26 or 27 anymore," Guardiola said. “He had injuries in the past, important and long ones. He is a guy who needs to be physically fit for his space and energy. You think I’m complaining? It’s normal, it’s nature. He’s played in 10 or 11 seasons a lot of games and I know he is desperate to help us. He gives glimpses of brilliance that only he can have." ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated PressNone
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Attorneys for President-elect Donald Trump filed a motion on Monday to dismiss the Manhattan business records case, potentially marking the final stages of the unprecedented prosecution of a former president. Trump’s attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, contend in the 72-page dismissal motion that the “Presidential immunity doctrine, the Presidential Transition Act, and the Supremacy Clause” require the case’s dismissal and the verdict to be vacated “immediately.” President%2520Trump%2520MTD (1) by Breitbart News on Scribd In their filing, Blanche and Bove note the positions Special Counsel Jack Smith took last week in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) two federal cases against Trump. Smith notably filed a motion to dismiss the election interference case and took similar action to end the documents case because the Constitution does not allow the prosecution of a president. These moves signal Smith’s surrender. Arguing that presidential immunity requires dismissal, Blanche and Bove pointed to Smith’s reasoning in his motion to dismiss the election interference case: Late last month, SCO [the special counsel’s office] confirmed DOJ’s view that the “Constitution’s prohibition on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting President” is “categorical,” and that Smith’s politically- motivated prosecutions of President Trump had to be dismissed “before [President Trump] is inaugurated.” Ex. 61 at 1. Consistent with Trump, SCO acknowledged that “the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . .” Id. at 2-3. Steven Cheung, the incoming White House communications director, said in a statement that Blanche and Bove filed a “powerhouse motion” to bring an end to the case. “President Trump and his legal team have filed a powerhouse motion to dismiss once and for all the unconstitutional and politically motivated Manhattan DA Hoax,” Cheung said, adding: This lawless case should have never been brought, and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed, as President Trump must be allowed to continue the Presidential Transition process, and execute the vital duties of the presidency, unobstructed by the remains of this, or any other, Witch Hunt. Cheung emphasized that all eyes are now on Justice Juan Merchan. “Today’s motion provides every possible chance for Judge Merchan do the right thing and end what remains of this charade immediately, rightfully allowing our country to unite behind President Trump for the betterment of all Americans,” he said. When Merchan granted Blanche and Bove’s request to file a motion to dismiss on November 22, he gave them a December 2 deadline to file and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office a December 9 deadline to respond. Bragg’s office, which is seeking to freeze the case for four years until Trump leaves office, needs to respond by the end of the day on Monday. The case is People v. Trump , No. 71543/23, in the Supreme Court of New York County.
Pune, Dec. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cyber Insurance Market Size Analysis: “ The SNS Insider report indicates that the Cyber Insurance Market size was valued at USD 15.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 97.3 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 22.8% over the forecast period of 2024-2032. ” The Cyber Insurance Market is growing significantly, owing to the complexity and numbers of cyberattacks taking place and the need for local businesses to protect themselves from financial harm in this digital age. With the ongoing digital transformation of organizations, they become more susceptible to threats like ransomware, phishing, and data breaches, thus increasing the need for end-to-end cybersecurity solutions. One of the stronger drivers behind this growth is the more restricting regulatory environment, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe which is forcing businesses to implement increased levels of cyber protection, and cyber insurance. The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) reported that more than 60% of organizations with 500 or more employees have cyber insurance policies, an industry-wide growth trend in the adoption of such products. Secondly, the spike in targeted cyberattacks on essential infrastructure sectors ranging from healthcare and finance to energy has prompted insurers to develop sector-specific coverages for these sectors are considered high-risk. According to Aon's State of Cyber Security 2024 survey, 40% of healthcare organizations experienced an increase in cyber insurance claims during 2021, driven by ransomware attacks that both disrupted operations and threatened patient data. The market is also driven by advancing technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will give insurers the ability to better evaluate risks and support dynamic pricing models. It has allowed companies to track live cybersecurity risks which, in turn, has provided them intelligence to make more informed coverage decision-making. 80%+ cyber insurance has adopted AI in 2024 according to Cyber Insurance Insights — automating risk and claims handling by cyber insurance providers Additionally, the increasing adoption of cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT) is also propelling the market. The need to secure interconnected systems is becoming more urgent, while demand for cyber insurance products is rapidly growing as businesses increasingly depend on them. According to a report from the Global Data Protection Regulation Survey, 70% of those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who experienced data breaches in 2023 would have not fully recovered without additional coverage provided by cyber insurance policies. Get a Sample Report of Cyber Insurance Market @ https://www.snsinsider.com/sample-request/1268 Major Players Analysis Listed in this Report are: Allianz (Allianz Cyber Protect) American International Group, Inc. (AIG) (CyberEdge) Aon plc (Cyber Solutions) AXA (AXA Cyber Secure) Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Cyber Liability Insurance) Lloyd’s of London Ltd. (Cyber Cover) Lockton Companies, Inc. (Lockton Cyber Risk Solutions) Munich Re (Cyber Re) The Chubb Corporation (Cyber Enterprise Risk Management) Zurich (Security and Privacy Protection) Beazley plc (Beazley Breach Response) CNA Financial Corporation (CNA CyberPrep) Travelers Companies, Inc. (CyberRisk) Hiscox Ltd. (Hiscox CyberClear) Liberty Mutual Insurance (Liberty Cyber Suite) Sompo International (Cyber Solutions Plus) Tokio Marine HCC (NetGuard Plus) Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) (HSB Total CyberTM) QBE Insurance Group (Cyber Event Protection) Argo Group (Argo Cyber Suite) Cyber Insurance Market Report Scope: Do you have any specific queries or need any customization research on Cyber Insurance Market, Make an Enquiry Now@ https://www.snsinsider.com/enquiry/1268 Segmentation Analysis By Coverage Type In 2023, the first-party coverage segment counts for a market share of around 56%, leading the market. First-party insurance applies to accidents where the insured is directly involved. This enables businesses to get covered in financial assistance and, consequently, lessen the impact of data breaches or cyber warfare. First-Party–This segment is also anticipated to grow having a surge in online thievery, hacking occurrences, extortion, and data obliteration. The liability/third-party coverage segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. Liability insurance is being increasingly popular as it is now the key part of Enterprise risk management programs designed to shelter enterprises from a network protection failure. This liability coverage is customized for the needs of commercial clients. Additional coverages include: losses due to business interruption; costs associated with data breach and restoration; forensic assistance defending claims from third parties; and coverages not found in typical general liability policies. Therefore, numerous businesses dealing with sensitive information belonging to customers are selecting different protections with the help of third-party insurance policies. Cyber Insurance Market Segmentation: By Insurance Type Standalone Tailored By Coverage Type First-Party Liability Coverage By Enterprise Size SMEs Large Enterprise By End-User Healthcare Retail BFSI IT & Telecom Manufacturing Others Buy an Enterprise-User PDF of Cyber Insurance Market Analysis & Outlook 2024-2032@ https://www.snsinsider.com/checkout/1268 Regional Landscape North America dominated the Cyber Insurance Market and represented a significant revenue share in 2023, The main reasons for this are the increasing number of cyberattacks and the regulations in the field of data protection — the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and industry standards in finance and health. Single-handedly, the U.S. takes dominance in the market as an unrelenting bid to minimize financial losses from data breaches and ransomware attacks. Continued digital transformation in verticals such as healthcare, finance, and energy, underpins this growth APAC is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Some of the factors driving this include fast digitalization, a rise in awareness regarding cybersecurity risks, and an increase in cyber threats associated with developing nations such as India and China. With increasing data protection regulations and the growing prevalence of cybercrimes, businesses here are starting to take up cyber insurance. The APAC market will continue to grow as countries push the development of digital infrastructure and other SMEs are becoming aware of the importance of cyber insurance. Recent Developments April 2024: Zurich Insurance has launched a new cyber insurance policy tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This policy includes coverage for ransomware attacks, data breaches, and business interruption, addressing the growing demand for affordable cyber risk management solutions for SMEs. May 2024: American International Group (AIG) announced the expansion of its cyber insurance offerings with enhanced coverage options, including cybercrime and business interruption caused by cyberattacks. This expansion is designed to cater to the increased complexity of cyber risks faced by businesses globally. Table of Contents – Major Key Points 1. Introduction 2. Executive Summary 3. Research Methodology 4. Market Dynamics Impact Analysis 5. Statistical Insights and Trends Reporting 6. Competitive Landscape 7. Cyber Insurance Market Segmentation, By Insurance Type 8. Cyber Insurance Market Segmentation, By Coverage Type 9. Cyber Insurance Market Segmentation, By Enterprise Size 10. Cyber Insurance Market Segmentation, By End-User 11. Regional Analysis 12. Company Profiles 13. Use Cases and Best Practices 14. Conclusion Access Complete Report Details of Cyber Insurance Market Analysis Report 2024-2032@ https://www.snsinsider.com/reports/cyber-insurance-market-1268 [For more information or need any customization research mail us at info@snsinsider.com] SNS Insider Offering/ Consulting Services: Go To Market Assessment Service Total Addressable Market (TAM) Assessment Competitive Benchmarking and Market Share Gain About Us: SNS Insider is one of the leading market research and consulting agencies that dominates the market research industry globally. Our company's aim is to give clients the knowledge they require in order to function in changing circumstances. In order to give you current, accurate market data, consumer insights, and opinions so that you can make decisions with confidence, we employ a variety of techniques, including surveys, video talks, and focus groups around the world.
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1FUEL and Toncoin are garnering significant market attention and winning over investors seeking more stability than TRON can offer right now. While TRON has rallied to record highs, there are signs it’s moving into overbought territory. 1FUEL meanwhile continues to win over TRON whales impressed by its groundbreaking one-click, cross-transaction functionality. With analysts projecting returns of more than 500% during the presale, read on for more. Is Toncoin the best cryptocurrency to buy now? Toncoin is emerging as one of the winners of the bull market ignited by President Trump’s election win in November. It’s leveraged the surge of investor interest in digital assets into a price rally, fuelled by sustained levels of investor demand. November was a good month for Toncoin despite challenges from other altcoins. On the back of that wave it rallied to a high of $7.08 on 04 December. Toncoin’s overall trajectory suggests that the uptrend will continue deeper into the month. 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The number 11 coin right now, TRON’s performance this bull run has been raising eyebrows. It has successfully courted crypto whales with a vertical price rally that has resulted in 57.2% gains in the last seven days. Its current price of $0.32 has pulled back from the $0.45 we saw on 03 December. What’s notable about that is the 100x surge that got TRON to that point. TRON founder Justin Sun is a core protagonist in the rally to an all-time high. He invested $30 million in Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial and was subsequently appointed as an advisor. This strategic move is part of a public bid to move closer to Trump after the President-elect indicated his intention to champion digital assets during his second term. Despite this, the price rally could stall – especially given Sun has been charged by the SEC . He is accused of participating in extensive wash trading to artificially inflate the price of TRON and of taking millions of dollars of profit from unregistered sales. 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With smart AI use, 1FUEL then handles all of the complexities of the cross-chain transaction including network fees and exchange rates. This dramatically simplifies how users manage their cryptocurrency – making it more accessible, more useful and more relevant to more people than ever before. Another factor fuelling the push towards 1FUEL is its privacy-focused credentials. The built in privacy mixer, disposable digital wallet and user-friendly cold storage ensure that users can maintain high levels of security, even as accessing the blockchain becomes easier. 1FUEL’s credentials set it apart as one to watch in 2025 1FUEL’s red hot presale has already attracted record levels of investment. Investors have been won over by the unique premise and incredible use cases. With forecasts of at least 500% returns during the presale and staking rewards of up to 30% APR, don’t miss out. Take part in the presale now and secure your place in the future of cryptocurrency. Presale: https://www.1fuel.io/ Telegram: https://t.me/Portal_1Fuel X: https://x.com/1fuel_?s=21 Join our WhatsApp Channel to get the latest news, exclusives and videos on WhatsApp _____________ Disclaimer: Analytics Insight does not provide financial advice or guidance. Also note that the cryptocurrencies mentioned/listed on the website could potentially be scams, i.e. designed to induce you to invest financial resources that may be lost forever and not be recoverable once investments are made. You are responsible for conducting your own research (DYOR) before making any investments. Read more here.Police reportedly searched South Korea President Yoon's office on as part of an investigation into his six hour martial law declaration that has sparked massive backlash in the country. The same day, reports emerged that his already detained ex-defense minster attempted suicide. The fallout from South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law continues amid reports of his office being raided and his former defense minister attempting suicide. > 24/7 San Diego news stream: Watch NBC 7 free wherever you are Police searched the president's office on Wednesday as part of an investigation into the six-hour martial law declaration that has sparked massive backlash in political turmoil in the country, according to a report from local news agency Yonhap. Yoon was reportedly absent from the building when police arrived to gather materials. Raids were also conducted at the offices of the Seoul Metropolitan Police and the National Assembly Police Guards, police told Yonhap. Amid the raids, the chief of South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials told reporters that it would seek to detain and arrest Yoon if the necessary conditions are met. South Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik also told reporters Wednesday that he had invoked his authority to conduct a parliamentary probe into Yoon, calling for the formation of a special committee to handle the investigation. Already, Yoon's former defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, had been detained on insurrection charges related to an investigation of his part in the six hours of martial law. Money Report CNBC Daily Open: Is quantum computing viable? Jim Cramer suggests Oracle can be bought on weakness and C3.ai sold into strength On Wednesday, in his eastern Seoul detention facility, the ex-official made an attempt on his life, according to a Yonhap report . The head of the correctional center told lawmakers during a parliamentary hearing that Kim has since been placed in a protective cell and his health remains stable, the report added. The events come amid continued calls from opposition lawmakers, civil groups and protestors for Yoon to be removed from office. 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Amid a power crisis in Syria, India on Tuesday evacuated 75 Indian nationals from the conflict-torn country. The evacuation was conducted two days after the rebel forces ousted President Bashar Assad 's authoritarian government. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the operation was coordinated by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut following an assessment of the security situation. "The Government of India today evacuated 75 Indian nationals from Syria, following recent developments in that country," it said in a late-night statement. READ | Inside Assad regime's notorious prison: 'Tortured bodies, near-skeletal prisoners' The MEA further added that all the evacuees safely crossed over to Lebanon and would return by available commercial flights to India. Who are the evacuees? "The evacuees included 44 'zaireen' from Jammu and Kashmir who were stranded at Saida Zainab. All Indian nationals have safely crossed over to Lebanon and will return by available commercial flights to India," the MEA statement said. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the government prioritises the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad. READ | European countries halt Syrian asylum applications after Assad's fall "Indian nationals remaining in Syria are advised to stay in touch with the Indian Embassy in Damascus," the MEA advised. "The government will continue to closely monitor the situation," it added. The Syrian government on Sunday collapsed as rebel forces took control of Damascus following the strategic capture of several other prominent cities and towns. Soon after the capture, ousted President Bashar al-Assad fled the country and reportedly sought asylum in Russia after the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) took control of Damascus. This marked the end of his family's 50-year rule. Assad's nearly 14-year tenure was marked by civil war, bloodshed, and a brutal crackdown on political opponents. On Monday, the MEA indicated that it is monitoring the developments in Syria and advocated for a peaceful and inclusive political process led by the Syrian people going forward. (With PTI inputs)iPhone Photography: The SECRET to Perfect Exposure Every TimNone