The large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the Hawk air defence system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds, officials said. The officials, who said they expect the announcement to be made on Monday, spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. The new aid comes as Russia launched a barrage of attacks against Ukraine’s power facilities in recent days, although Ukraine has said it intercepted a significant number of the missiles and drones. Russian and Ukrainian forces are also still in a bitter battle around the Russian border region of Kursk, where Moscow has sent thousands of North Korean troops to help reclaim territory taken by Ukraine. Earlier this month, senior defence officials acknowledged that the US Defence Department may not be able to send all of the remaining 5.6 billion dollars (£4.5 billion) in Pentagon weapons and equipment stocks passed by Congress for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. Mr Trump has talked about getting some type of negotiated settlement between Ukraine and Russia, and spoken about his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Many US and European leaders are concerned that it might result in a poor deal for Ukraine and they worry that he will not provide Ukraine with all the weapons funding approved by Congress. The aid in the new package is in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take weapons off the shelves and send them quickly to Ukraine. This latest assistance would reduce the remaining amount to about 4.35 billion dollars (£3.46 billion). Officials have said they hope that an influx of aid will help strengthen Ukraine’s hand, should Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky decide it is time to negotiate. One senior defence official said that while the US will continue to provide weapons to Ukraine until January 20, there may well be funds remaining that will be available for the incoming Trump administration to spend. According to the Pentagon, there is also about 1.2 billion dollars (£0.9 billion) remaining in longer-term funding through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which is used to pay for weapons contracts that would not be delivered for a year or more. Officials have said the administration anticipates releasing all of that money before the end of the calendar year. If the new package is included, the US will have provided more than 64 billion dollars (£50.8 billion) in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022.Batcho scores 19 in Louisiana Tech's 78-69 victory over Eastern Kentucky
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CEO killer suspect: golden boy who soured on US health systemNoneNoneREDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. CDXS , a leading provider of enzymatic solutions for efficient and scalable therapeutics manufacturing, today announced the approval of equity grants to five new employees as approved by the Compensation Committee of Codexis' Board of Directors. The newly hired employees received equity awards consisting of an aggregate of (i) options to purchase 168,400 shares of Codexis common stock and (ii) 39,750 restricted stock units (RSUs) as inducement awards under the company's 2024 Inducement Plan. The stock options have an exercise price equal to the closing price per share of Codexis' common stock as reported by Nasdaq on the grant date, and vest over four years, with 25 percent of the shares vesting on the first anniversary of the vesting commencement date, and the remainder vesting ratably at the end of each subsequent month thereafter, subject to each employee's continued service with Codexis through the applicable vesting dates. The RSUs will vest in equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date, until the third anniversary of such date, subject to each employee's continued service with Codexis through the applicable vesting dates. Codexis is providing this information in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)4. About Codexis Codexis is a leading provider of enzymatic solutions for efficient and scalable therapeutics manufacturing that leverages its proprietary CodeEvolver ® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO SynthesisTM manufacturing platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis' unique enzymes can drive improvements such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improved efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications. For more information, visit https://www.codexis.com . For More Information Investor Contact Carrie McKim (336) 608-9706 ir@codexis.com Media Contact Lauren Musto (650) 421-8205 media@codexis.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The New York Yankees have agreed to sign left-handed pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million dollar contract -- the largest ever for a left-handed hurler, MLB.com reported Tuesday. The reported deal would be the fourth-largest for any pitcher, a list led by the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-year, $700 million contract with Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani. Fried would join right-hander Gerrit Cole in a formidable Yankees rotation. He had an 11-10 record with the Atlanta Braves last season with a 3.25 earned run average in 29 starts. Fried gave up 146 hits and 57 walks with 166 strikeouts for the Braves and tied the Major League Baseball lead with two complete games. The Yankees' reported signing of Fried comes after the club missed out on Dominican superstar Juan Soto, who entered free agency after playing for the Yankees last year but is reportedly headed to the New York Mets on a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million deal. bb/js © Agence France-PresseNEW YORK , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of iLearningEngines, Inc. (NASDAQ: AILE) between April 22, 2024 and August 28, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of t the important December 6, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. So what: If you purchased iLearningEngines securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the iLearningEngines class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=28305 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 6, 2024 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. 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Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) iLearningEngines' "Technology Partner" was an undisclosed related party; (2) iLearningEngines used its undisclosed related party Technology Partner to report "largely fake" revenue and expenses; (3) as a result of the foregoing, iLearningEngines significantly overstated its revenue; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about iLearningEngines' business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the iLearningEngines class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=28305 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. 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There are lots of heartfelt stories to tell about Doug Koch, a longtime downtown Victoria bookseller who passed away suddenly while commuting home. “He’s one you would remember,” said an emotional Jessica Paul, manager at Munro’s Books , where Koch worked for several decades. “He was here for 35 years. He was the most incredible man, he was so kind to everyone,” Paul told CHEK News in an interview Wednesday. “He had so many interests – music, books or politics. Locals or visitors coming through, he had that innate ability to connect with people,” she added. Earlier this week, Munro’s staff “with heavy hearts” announced Koch’s passing, saying their “beloved colleague and friend ... died suddenly” on Saturday. He had left work early that day because he wasn’t feeling well, according to Paul. On his way home, it’s believed he suffered a heart attack and died while riding a BC Transit bus in Esquimalt. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. “We’re all feeling his loss greatly,” reads a post on Munro’s Facebook. “Always quick with a kind word and a music recommendation, Doug embodied the spirit of bookselling at Munro’s, and it’s hard to imagine the store without him.” The independent store at 1108 Government St. prides itself on having “passionate” staff and being “a destination for book lovers” for more than 60 years. Staff at the store in the post say Koch was often found “manning the front desk, giving out dog biscuits, and curating many sections in the store...” ‘We need more Dougies’ Now, tributes are pouring in, both online and in person. Wes Koch thanked people in the comments for their support and described his late sibling as “the best big brother anyone could ever ask for,” saying he “forged many great relationships over the years” and will be deeply missed. “And ‘you betcha’ (as he would often say), we need more Dougies in this world.” Kyeren Regehr wrote she “can’t imagine Munro’s, or Victoria, without Doug,” while Gillian Jones, who previously worked with Koch, said he was “a warm and thoughtful person who kept a written list of everyone’s birthdays...” “He never missed calling a co-worker to sing happy birthday, most often leaving you a voicemail. Years after I worked at Munro’s, he still called to sing.” Koch, born in 1958, didn’t always call Vancouver Island home. “If you worked by his side long enough, you would have heard his stories about working the railroads, hitchhiking across Canada and how much his rent was when he lived in Montreal,” wrote Marianne Kelly in her own Facebook post. Sister Lori Koch said it was “comforting to read these heartfelt messages. They truly shine a light on the authentic, incomparable gentle man he was.” Former BC NDP leader Carole James also commented that visiting Munro’s wasn’t complete “without a hug and conversation” with Koch. “Such sad news ... Thinking of his family and large circle of friends and book readers.” Munro’s staff are inviting people to leave a remembrance of Koch in the post comment section or stop by the store and share their memories in person.Vance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump’s most contentious picks
Bodhi, the Shiba Inu who rose to internet stardom as the “ Menswear Dog ,” has passed away at 15 years old. His dog mom, Yena Kim, announced his death on Monday in an Instagram post. “I lost my soul dog,” she began the post, which featured several images of Bodhi dressed stylishly in an array of men’s clothing . “Bodhi was not just a fashion dog, or a pet to me. He was the fork in the road in my life that pivoted everything about who I was, where I was, who I met and the career I chose. He was my heart, my center, my everything,” Kim wrote. Bodhi became a viral sensation in 2013, when Kim and her husband David Fung dressed up their dog in Ralph Lauren menswear and posted the result on Tumblr. Since then, he’s gained 375,000 followers on Instagram with the username @mensweardog. Bodhi has also modeled in campaigns for Coach and Salvatore Ferragamo , and even released a capsule collection with Nike. Kim adopted the Shiba Inu from a New York City pet store in 2009, when she was a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, according to the The New York Times . She named the dog after Patrick Swayze’s character in the 1991 movie Point Break. “Even as he experienced cognitive decline, he would find me, his little body leaning and pressing against my leg. He was my place of comfort, my ultimate peace,” the caption read. “I toggle between crying and smiling thinking of him and it’s safe to say that I will never recover from this loss but if I could do it all again, I know I would in a heartbeat.” Bodhi struggled with kidney illness and spinal issues in the last two years of his life, Kim told The New York Times . He reportedly died in Brooklyn in his owner’s arms. On Instagram, fans of the “Menswear Dog” rushed to the comments section to share their condolences and pay tribute to the fashion icon. The official account for Brooks Brothers commented: “We always loved collaborating with Bodhi. We know he will be missed by so many.” “He was a legend,” wrote the popular dog-themed account We Rate Dogs. “Rest easy Bodhi.” Just last year, another viral Shiba Inu — Cheems Balltze, who inspired the “doge” meme — died at the age of 12 after a battle with cancer. The internet-famous dog, known for his adorable smile and love of cheeseburgers, passed away in August 2023 after falling asleep during a thoracentesis surgery, his owner wrote on social media. Balltze rose to internet fame in 2010, when a photo of a Shiba Inu dog crossing its paws was overlaid with scattered comic sans text — depicting what could be the pet’s inner monologue. Internet users quickly started referring to the image as “doge,” and it even spawned the new cryptocurrency “Dogecoin” in 2013.Lamar Jackson's Historic Christmas Performance Fans Bring the Heat, and OBJ Fires Back OBJ's Current Status The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock. Read More 2nd Test: India beat Bangladesh by seven wickets to sweep series 2nd Test, Day 4: India push for victory with T20-style batting 2nd Test, Day 1: B'desh 107/3 vs India on rain-shortened opening day Ashwin shines as India hammer Bangladesh in Chennai Test 1st Test, Day 3: India hold upper hand despite spirited Bangladesh chase 1st Test, Day 2: India in box seat after Bumrah takes four-for vs B'desh 1st Test, Day 1: Ashwin, Jadeja dig India out of trouble vs B'desh France waves farewell to Paralympics with spectacular ceremony Navdeep's gold, Simran's bronze take India's medal tally to 29 Paris Paralympics: India's flag bearers for closing ceremony