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The 19-year-old Esposito has been with Inter Milan since he was 8 years old and has risen through the ranks of the club's youth academy. He made his first-team debut in January 2020 and has since been regarded as one of Italy's most promising young talents. Despite his potential, Esposito has struggled for playing time at Inter Milan under manager Antonio Conte, with most of his appearances coming as a substitute.
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ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive to build a factory in Georgia that had stalled as the startup electric vehicle maker struggled to become profitable. It's unclear whether the administration can complete the loan before Donald Trump becomes president again in less than two months, or whether the Trump administration might try to claw the money back. Trump previously vowed to end federal electric vehicle tax credits , which are worth up to $7,500 for new zero-emission vehicles and $4,000 for used ones. Rivian made a splash when it went public and began producing large electric R1 SUVs, pickup trucks and delivery vans at a former Mitsubishi factory in Normal, Illinois, in 2021. Months later, the California-based company announced it would build a second, larger, $5 billion plant about 40 miles (64 kilometers) east of Atlanta, near the town of Social Circle. The R1 vehicles cost $70,000 or more. The company plans to produce R2 vehicles, a smaller SUV, in Georgia with lower price tags aimed at a mass market. The first phase of Rivian’s Georgia factory is projected to make 200,000 vehicles a year, with a second phase capable of another 200,000 a year. Eventually, the plant is projected to employ 7,500 workers. But Rivian was unable to meet production and sales targets and rapidly burned through cash. In March, the company said it would pause construction of the Georgia plant. The company said it would begin assembling its R2 SUV in Illinois instead. CEO RJ Scaringe said the move would allow Rivian to start selling the R2 sooner and save $2.25 billion in capital spending. Since then, German automaker Volkswagen AG said in June it would invest $5 billion in Rivian in a joint venture in which Rivian would share software and electrical technology with Volkswagen. The money eased Rivian's cash crunch. Tuesday's announcement throws a lifeline to Rivian's grander plans. The company said its plans to make the R2 and the smaller R3 in Georgia are back on and that production will begin in 2028. “This loan would enable Rivian to more aggressively scale our U.S. manufacturing footprint for our competitively priced R2 and R3 vehicles that emphasize both capability and affordability,” Scaringe said in a statement. The Energy Department said the loan would substantially boost electric vehicles made in the United States and support Biden’s goal of having zero-emission vehicles make up half of all new U.S. sales by 2030. “As one of a few American EV startups with light duty vehicles already on the road, Rivian’s Georgia facility will allow the company to reach production volumes that make its products more cost competitive and accelerate access to international markets,” the department said in a statement. The loan includes $6 billion, plus $600 million in interest that will be rolled into the principal. The money would come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans to make fuel-efficient vehicles and components. The program has focused mostly on loans to new battery factories for electric vehicles under Biden, but earlier helped finance initial production of the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf, two pioneering electric vehicles. The loan program, created in 2007, requires a "reasonable prospect of repayment" of the loan. Under Biden, the program has announced deals totaling $33.3 billion, including $9.2 billion for massive battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky for Ford’s electric vehicles. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff , who has been a vocal supporter of electric vehicle and solar manufacturing in Georgia, hailed Tuesday's announcement as “yet another historic federal investment in Georgia electric vehicle manufacturing.” Ossoff had asked Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to support the loan in July. “Our federal manufacturing incentives are driving economic development across the state of Georgia,” Ossoff said in a statement. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says his goal is to make Georgia a center of the electric vehicle industry. But the Republican has had a strained relationship with the Biden administration over its industrial policy, even as some studies have found Georgia has netted more electric vehicle investment than any other state. Kemp has long claimed that manufacturers were picking Georgia before Biden's signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, was passed. Efforts to bring Rivian to Georgia predated the Biden administration and "our shared vision to bring opportunity to Georgia will remain no matter who resides in the White House or what party controls Congress,” Kemp spokesperson Garrison Douglas said Tuesday. The loan to Rivian could rescue one of the Kemp administration's signature economic development projects even as Biden leaves office. That could put Rivian and Kemp in the position of defending the loan if Trump tries to quash it. State and local governments offered Rivian an incentive package worth an estimated $1.5 billion in 2022. Neighbors opposed to development of the Georgia site mounted legal challenges. State and local governments spent around $125 million to buy and prepare the nearly 2,000-acre (810-hectare) site. The state also has completed most of $50 million in roadwork that it pledged. The pause at Rivian contrasts with rapid construction at Hyundai Motor Group’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery complex near Savannah. The Korean automaker said in October that it had begun production in Ellabell, where it plans to eventually employ 8,500. Associated Press writer Matthew Daly in Washington contributed to this story.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The FUSUS program is a network that gives Metro police access to public and some private surveillance cameras with the owner's permission — like private cameras you might find outside a home or business. It's a program backed by Metro Police but panned by civil liberties advocates, and the question of whether to allow the program to continue is coming up for a vote Tuesday night. This is really a story about cameras and privacy. Metro Police have argued that having access to more video feeds helps them solve crimes more quickly. Supporters of the program are the first to acknowledge that police only have access to a private homeowner or business owner's footage if they obtain prior permission for police to look at their feeds. Metro Police has already received permission for 1,300 private cameras in Nashville. "We don't want to build a case on testimonial evidence," Deputy Chief Greg Blair told NewsChannel 5. "We want to build it on hard facts, and what's better than a picture or a video?" Police also said it's the camera owners — the homeowner or business owner — who keep control. They get to decide how long police can hold their video. And if they want, for any reason, at any time, the video owners can just tell police they don't want to give them video access anymore. The Mayor's office says the private surveillance video Metro Police would be able to look at would not include any other data other than evidence of a crime. It also would not include facial recognition data. The Mayor's Office also says if Metro Council votes the FUSUS program down, police will also lose an important tool they already have: a map showing where private cameras are located, even if they currently can't instantly look at the feeds on those cameras. But as you can imagine, there are a lot of concerns about allowing police to look at private surveillance cameras. Metro Council Member Zulfat Suara said she worries how federal agencies might use this new technology under President-elect Donald Trump, potentially against immigrants. "Given the way it's presented now, MNPD is doing everything they can to make sure that the surveillance part of it is controlled as best as they can," Suara told NewsChannel 5. "The problem is, we are in new times. This conversation three months ago may have looked different, but because of where we are and because of the promise of what is to come. we can't take any chances." On Monday afternoon, several members from Community Oversight and Nashville's chapter of the NAACP urged councilmembers to vote down the proposal, saying it will unfairly hurt communities of color. "The FUSUS program/technology will harm many Black residents, especially those in heavily-policed communities," the group said in a statement. "There are better ways to do policing in Nashville other than expanded surveillance and ushering in a new era of racial profiling." Those arguments on both sides are a lot for anyone to consider. That's the task in front of Metro Councilmembers. We'll be watching to see what happens Tuesday night. Here's just a sampling of our previous reporting on the FUSUS program: Metro Nashville police push for Council to approve a plan integrating public and private security cameras Metro Council defers MNPD program to access private surveillance faster A police-backed security camera program on private property is struggling to pass Council Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at jason.lamb@newschannel5.com Rebecca: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/a2/d9/fb69982545c59e9836fbe80fe431/rebecca-recommends.png Carrie: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/2e/72/be0f23854c54a228c9d6138c9847/carrie-recommends-header.png Ben: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/df/c4/19fa7c504480938f39a431e3b276/ben-recommends-header.png Amy: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/b9/b6/1408516a4a91b97639b178fc1ba9/amy-recommends-header.png Rhori: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/5b/25/a224d13d47739165c92b94e643db/rhori-recommends-header.png Lelan: https://ewscripps.brightspotcdn.com/af/54/833bf879454097a398bd44f723de/lelan-recommends.png Journalism is at its best when we can shine a light on an issue that needs more attention. Once again, Hannah McDonald does this beautifully by highlighting the hardships of teens aging out of the foster care system. I learned something new in her reporting and am inspired by the work I AM NEXT is doing to make a difference. I think you will be too! -Carrie Sharp
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Pregnancy is a time of transformation, both physically and emotionally, for women. Having a supportive companion like Little Wu by her side has undoubtedly made Zhang Meng's pregnancy journey more meaningful and fulfilling. The shared laughter, shared moments of vulnerability, and shared anticipation of new life have strengthened the bond between Zhang Meng and Little Wu, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
As Nanjing continues to solidify its reputation as a hub for cross-border e-commerce and innovation, the hosting of the Amazon Global Sellers Summit marks a significant milestone in the city's journey towards becoming a global player in the digital economy. By leveraging the expertise and resources of leading e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Nanjing is poised to attract a new wave of entrepreneurs and businesses eager to explore international markets and harness the power of technology to drive growth and expansion.As the discussion rages on, one thing is clear – the incident involving Auntie Zhang and the burning of the mountain serves as a wake-up call for society to reevaluate our approach to waste management and environmental conservation. It highlights the interconnectedness of our actions and the impact they have on the world around us.
NEW YORK — One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.In a remarkable show of unity and defiance, 77 Nobel laureates have come together to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump's cabinet picks. The renowned scientists, including winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics, have joined forces to issue a collective statement denouncing the individuals nominated by the Trump administration.If you have room in your portfolio for some new additions, then it could be worth listening to what Goldman Sachs is saying about the ASX 300 stocks in this article. That's because the broker has just put buy ratings on both stocks this morning. Here's what it is saying about them: ( ) This automotive cooling products company's shares have fallen heavily this month following the release of a trading update. While this was disappointing, Goldman believes that it may have created a buying opportunity. Commenting on the update, the broker said: PWR Holdings' recent trading update highlights the difficulties in balancing a largely fixed cost base with short term revenue variability. While cognizant the recent earnings downgrade follows an earnings downgrade in August, we consider both as short-term in nature with PWR Holdings' long-term prospects intact as they transition to their upgraded facility 2025. Maintain Buy. Goldman has retained its buy rating with a reduced price target of $9.10. This implies potential upside of almost 15% for investors. It adds: We lower our PT to A$9.10 (from A$11.50) and maintain Buy: We re-base our near-term earnings expectations with downgrades to FY25/26/27E of -36%/-28%/-17%, driven by operating deleverage in FY25/26, and lower our PE multiple to 30x (from 33x) to reflect the risks associated with the transition to the new Australian facility. ( ) Another ASX 300 stock that gets the thumbs up from analysts at Goldman Sachs is online travel agent Webjet. The broker notes that Webjet released its this week and delivered a solid set of numbers. In response, the broker has reiterated its buy rating and lifted its price target slightly to $1.10. Based on its current share price of 84 cents, this implies potential upside of 31% for investors between now and this time next year. Commenting on the result and its estimates, Goldman said: [W]e revise our forecasts with FY25-27e group TTV ~-2% and underlying EBITDA -1% to +7% largely on higher GoSee margins with OTA forecasts immaterially changed. We also factor in a full year share base payment of ~A$6mn and thereafter ~A$3mn on the back of accelerated FY23/24 performance rights in FY25 following demerger. Hence, our FY26/27 Statutory NPAT is changed by 0-1%. We believe that management are conservative in its guidance of "broadly in-line EBITDA in FY25 vs FY24" given improving OTA run-rate as well as reducing GoSee costs and see upside risk. Our valuation is unchanged. TP to A$1.1/sh (vs A$1.05/sh prev); reiterate Buy on revenue/margin optimization opportunities.