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Caitlin Clark was announced on Tuesday as TIME's Athlete of the Year . While she spoke about her initial success in the WNBA and her transition from college to the pros during an in-depth interview with the magazine, Clark also spoke about her Taylor Swift fandom. The Indiana Fever star admitted to attending consecutive concerts on the heralded "Eras tour" at Lucas Oil Stadium and was bombarded with friendship bracelets from other "Swifties." Swift left Clark with four separate bags of tour merchandise that the 14-time Grammy-award-winning artist indicated were from " Trav and I." The singer also expressed that she's excited to attend a Fever game sometime next year. Caitlin Clark reveals truth about Angel Reese relationship and her response to WNBA gesture Chennedy Carter lets her game do the talking with WNBA contract decision looming “People are just going crazy that I’m there,” Clark said of her experience at the concert. “I thought people would be so in their own world, ready to see Taylor. And it was just completely the opposite.” Swift has had more crossover into the sports world in recent years, in part thanks to her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce . This season, she attended the first six Chiefs home games at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift had to miss Kansas City's most recent home game , a nervy 19-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night, as she wrapped up the Eras Tour in Vancouver. She's also attended the US Open and the opening game of the ALCS Playoffs between the Cleveland Guardians - Kelce's alleged favorite team - and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs return home in two weeks when they take on the Houston Texans on December 21, the team's last contest at Arrowhead Stadium this season. With the Eras Tour over, Swift would be able to attend. The Fever start their 2025 season with a home meeting against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on May 17th of next year. Clark will line up for new coach Stephanie White next season. She led the Connecticut Sun the last two seasons after a stint at Vanderbilt University. The Fever may look to strengthen their team this offseason even though star Kelsey Mitchell is a free agent. Indiana owns the eight eight pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft.Students from Myanmar achieved notable success at the “International Youth Painting Invitational Exhibition” held under the title of 2024 Colourful World in Beijing, China. Organised with the support of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), Myanmar participants won awards in various age categories. In the 7 to 12 age group, G4 student Thit Htoo Nyan secured first prize. In the 13 to 18 age group, G9 student Phone Myat San won second prize, while G9 student Min Sit Paing, G8 student Pyae Phyo Hein, and art school student Zu Zu Hlaing earned third prizes. The event, held on 23 November, was co-hosted by the Beijing People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (BPAFFC), the Beijing Association for Science and Technology, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of Beijing Municipal Government, and the Beijing Women’s Federation. Over 52,000 students from 64 countries participated in the competition, divided into three age groups: 4 to 6, 7 to 12, and 13 to 18. Myanmar’s students competed in the 7 to 12 and 13 to 18 categories under the supervision of the Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central), showcasing their talents and earning recognition on an international platform. — MNA/KZL
Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement 3 This advertisement has not loaded yet.WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden said Sunday that the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression, but it was "a moment of risk and uncertainty" for the Mideast. Biden spoke at the White House hours after after rebel groups completed a takeover of the country after more than a dozen years of violent civil war and decades of leadership by Assad and his family. Biden said the United States was unsure of Assad's whereabouts, but was monitoring reports he was seeking refuge in Moscow. The outgoing Biden administration and President-elect Donald Trump were working to make sense of new threats and opportunities across the Middle East. Biden credited action by the U.S. and its allies for weakening Syria's backers - Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. He said "for the first time" that they could no longer defend Assad's grip on power. "Our approach has shifted the balance of power in the Middle East," Biden said, after a meeting with his national security team at the White House. Trump said Sunday that Assad had fled his country, which his family had ruled for decades, because close ally Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, "was not interested in protecting him any longer." Those comments on Trump's social media platform came a day after he used another post to decry the possibility of the U.S. intervening militarily in Syria to aid the rebels, declaring, "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT." The Biden administration had no intention of intervening, according to President Joe Biden's national security adviser. The U.S has about 900 troops in Syria, including forces working with Kurdish allies in the opposition-held northeast to prevent any resurgence of the Islamic State group. Biden said he intended those for troops to remain, adding that U.S. forces on Sunday conducted "dozens" of what he called "precision air strikes" on Islamic State camps and operations in Syria. The Syrian opposition that brought down Assad is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The Biden administration has designated the group as a terrorist organization and says it has links to al-Qaida, although Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says it has since broken ties with al-Qaida. "We will remain vigilant," Biden said. "Make no mistake, some of the rebel groups that took down Assad have their own grim record of terrorism and human rights abuses." He added that the groups are "saying the right things now." "But as they take on greater responsibility, we will assess not just their words, but their actions," Biden said. Assad's fall adds to an already tense situation throughout much of region on many fronts, including Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and its fragile cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump, who takes office Jan. 20, 2025, made a connection between the upheaval in Syria and Russia's war in Ukraine, noting that Assad's allies in Moscow, as well as in Iran, the main sponsor of Hamas and Hezbollah, "are in a weakened state right now." Vice President-elect JD Vance, a veteran of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, wrote on own social media Sunday to express skepticism about the insurgents. "Many of 'the rebels' are a literal offshoot of ISIS. One can hope they've moderated. Time will tell," he said, using another acronym for the group. Trump has suggested that Assad's ouster can advance the prospects for an end to fighting in Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia in February 2022. Trump wrote that Putin's government "lost all interest in Syria because of Ukraine" and the Republican called for an immediate cease-fire, a day after meeting in Paris with the French and Ukrainian leaders. Daniel B. Shapiro, a deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, said the American military presence will continue in eastern Syria but was "solely to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS and has nothing to do with other aspects of this conflict." "We call on all parties in Syria to protect civilians, particularly those from Syria's minority communities to respect international military norms and to work to achieve a resolution to include the political settlement," Shapiro said. "Multiple actors in this conflict have a terrible track record to include Assad's horrific crimes, Russia's indiscriminate aerial bomb bombardment, Iranian-back militia involvement and the atrocities of ISIS," he added. Shapiro, however, was careful not to directly say Assad had been deposed by the insurgents. "If confirmed, no one should shed any tears over the Assad regime," he said. As they pushed toward the Syrian capital of Damascus, the opposition freed political detainees from government prisons. The family of missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice renewed calls to find him. "To everyone in Syria that hears this, please remind people that we're waiting for Austin," Tice's mother, Debra, said in comments that hostage advocacy groups spread on social media. "We know that when he comes out, he's going to be fairly dazed & he's going to need lots of care & direction. Direct him to his family please!" Tice disappeared in 2012 outside Damascus, amid intensification of what became a civil war stretching more than a decade. We've remained committed to returning him to his family," Biden said at the White House. "We believe he's alive, we think we can get him back but we have no direct evidence to that yet. And Assad should be held accountable." The president added: "We have to identify where he is." ___ Associated Press writer Jon Gambrell in Manama, Bahrain, and AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.
An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalitionU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's commitment to regional security as threats rise from China and North Korea. Austin’s visit also came amid growing concerns over the safety of Osprey military aircraft, which have been grounded in the United States following a near crash at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico last month. The incident, caused by weakened metal components, was similar to a fatal crash off southwestern Japan last year. The U.S. measure prompted Japan to also ground its Ospreys. After confirming details with the U.S. military, Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force has suspended operations of its 17 Ospreys, except for possible disaster relief and other missions, beginning Tuesday to prioritize safety, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters. During their meeting, Austin and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba noted the collapse of the Syrian government and praised the strength of the Japan-U.S. alliance at a time of rapid global political change. “The world can change drastically in a week,” Ishiba told Austin. “No one could predict the collapse of the Assad regime in that way.” The U.S. defense chief, whose term ends in January when President-elect Donald Trump takes office, told Ishiba that he appreciated the steady alliance with Japan during “very dynamic times” and that he was proud of the modernization of alliance command and control, strengthening of force posture and deterrence capabilities over the past several years. Austin was also scheduled to hold talks with Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani. Nakatani told reporters that cooperation between Japan and the U.S., as well as with South Korea and other partners, is important as tensions escalate in the region. The trilateral partnership between Japan, the U.S. and South Korea has significantly strengthened under President Joe Biden’s administration, but faces new uncertainty amid ongoing political unrest in South Korea, which already led to the cancellation of Austin's planned trip to that country. On Monday, Austin greeted crew members of the USS George Washington, a nuclear-powered flagship aircraft carrier docked at the U.S. Navy base in Yokosuka, near Tokyo. Austin stressed the importance of U.S. cooperation with allies and partners in the region as he singled out China as the only country in the world with the intent and capability to change the rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Defense Department. “We want to see this region remain open to freedom of navigation and the ability to fly the skies in international airways,” Austin was quoted as saying on the Defense Department's website. “We will work with allies and partners to ensure we can do just that," he added. The U.S. carrier, which is under maintenance in Yokosuka, will carry the advanced F-35C stealth combat aircraft squadron currently based in the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Yamaguchi. Mayuko Ono contributed to this report.
AI Data Complexity AI is becoming a critical component of business operations, but it’s not an easy road for many IT teams to navigate. The best way to understand these challenges is often to simply ask the practitioners tasked with bringing AI into the enterprise — precisely what NetApp did with its recently released " 2024 Data Complexity Report ," which provides insights into how organizations are managing the challenges, showing that AI requires thinking differently about data. As artificial intelligence becomes integral to modern enterprises, understanding how organizations manage their data has never been more critical. NetApp's report, focusing on the complexities of data management and AI readiness, provides valuable insights for companies navigating their AI journey. The Role of Data in AI Success At its core, AI relies on data. The success of AI initiatives depends on how well organizations can prepare, manage, and leverage their data. NetApp’s report reveals that the challenges of deploying AI often stem from underlying data issues, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Enterprises that approach AI readiness through the lens of data strategy are better equipped to unlock value and achieve their goals. This shift in focus reflects a broader recognition that data strategy is not static. Companies increasingly view data as a strategic asset, requiring a framework that supports dynamic environments, from on-premises systems to cloud-based operations. Establishing a unified approach to data management is emerging as a foundational step for AI integration. Challenges in Achieving AI Readiness NetApp’s 2024 Data Complexity Report identifies several key challenges enterprises face in becoming AI-ready: FBI Warns iPhone, Android Users—Change WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Signal Apps What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Alleged UnitedHealthcare Shooter Yells Before Court Hearing—Will Fight Extradition To NYC UFC Champion Plans To Vacate Title And Move Up A Weight Class Steps Toward Effective AI Integration Despite the challenges, there is promising progress among enterprises that prioritize their data strategies. Companies that adopt a unified approach to managing data—connecting information across diverse environments without consolidating it into a single location—are better positioned to support AI operations. This approach allows enterprises to align their data infrastructure with AI goals while maintaining flexibility and scalability. Organizations are also investing in strategic frameworks that incorporate sustainability, security, and adaptability. By embedding these considerations into their planning, businesses can address immediate AI needs while preparing for future demands. Analyst’s Take: A Moment for Strategic Reflection It’s hard to disagree with the report’s conclusion that 2025 will be a pivotal year for AI in the enterprise. Organizations that prioritize unifying their data, addressing operational complexities, and integrating sustainability practices will be better positioned to unlock AI's full potential and gain a competitive edge. Enterprises are at a critical juncture in their AI journeys. While many organizations have made strides in optimizing their data environments, significant work remains. Businesses that take the time to assess their data strategies and invest in long-term solutions are better positioned to succeed as AI becomes more deeply embedded in enterprise operations. To drive AI success, organizations must adopt a strategic framework for data management. This approach should include: Undertaking research that feeds reports like its 2024 Data Complexity Report provides the basis for how data infrastructure must evolve. NetApp takes these results to heart. Earlier this year, the company laid out its vision for an intelligent data infrastructure for AI that promises to address many of the needs identified in the report, moving beyond traditional storage towards an enterprise-ready AI data management engine. NetApp leads its traditional competitors in this space with a more extensive and integrated vision for managing data throughout the AI lifecycle than we've publicly heard from companies like Dell Technologies or Lenovo – though I fully expect these companies will follow NetApp down this road. As the report indicates, enterprises will demand it. The key takeaway for enterprises navigating this space is clear: understanding and addressing data complexity is essential to achieving AI readiness. AI requires thinking differently about data. By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success. Disclosure: Steve McDowell is an industry analyst, and NAND Research is an industry analyst firm, that engages in, or has engaged in, research, analysis and advisory services with many technology companies; the author has provided paid services to every company named in this article in the past and may again in the future. No company mentioned in this article contributed to its creation. Mr. McDowell does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned.In a historic shift, US President Joe Biden has declared the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, underscoring an unprecedented chance for the people of Syria. The announcement comes after reports of rebel groups taking control following prolonged conflict and dictatorship under Assad's rule. Biden emphasized the opportunity presented to Syrians by this political shift, while also noting the potential risks involved. He stated that support from Hezbollah, Iran, and Russia to Assad had waned, paving the way for Syrian opposition, mainly led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, to succeed. Amid these developments, the US remains vigilant, launching airstrikes against ISIS in Syria to thwart potential threats. The US has also pledged to work with Syrian groups and global entities to establish a stable, sovereign Syria with a government representative of its people. (With inputs from agencies.)ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, Dec. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GLOBEX MINING ENTERPRISES INC. (GMX - Toronto Stock Exchange, G1MN - Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Tradegate, Lang & Schwarz, LS Exchange, TTMzero, Düsseldorf and Quotrix Düsseldorf Stock Exch anges and GLBXF - OTCQX International in the US) is pleased to inform shareholders that we have signed an option agreement with Electro Metals and Mining Inc. (Electro) as Regards Globex's 100% owned Magusi-Fabie Mines property, consisting of 154 claims and 1 mining lease located in Hebecourt, Duparquet, Duprat and Montbray Townships, Quebec, 55 km northwest of Rouyn-Noranda. Under the terms of the agreement, Electro will pay Globex $3,500,000 cash over 4 years, including $100,000 by January 31, 2025 at the latest, 4,000,000 Electro common shares no later than January 31, 2025 and an additional 2,000,000 shares at the 4 th anniversary and undertake $8,350,000 in expenditures on the property including a minimum of $650,000 in the first year. Upon commercial production, Globex will receive an additional $1,000,000 adjusted for inflation. Upon Electro earning 100% interest in the property, Globex will retain a 3% Gross Metal Royalty (GMR) which may be reduced to a 2% GMR by the payment of $2,000,000. In addition, Globex will retain payments of $200,000 per year advance royalty (half in cash and half in shares) payable starting at the sixth anniversary. Cumulative cash advance royalty payments will de deductible from the first production royalty payment due. This agreement replaces the previously announced contract announced on December 15, 2021. This agreement replaces the contract previously announced on December 15, 2021. The Magusi portion of the property includes the Magusi River Copper-Zinc-Silver and Gold deposit, reported according to NI 43-101 standards by Roscoe Postle Associates Inc. in 2012 as having a Total Indicated Resource of 2,429,000 tonnes grading 3.53% Zn, 1.54% Cu, 37.2 g/t Ag and 0.99 g/t Au and, an additional Total Inferred Resource of 693,000 tonnes grading 0.50% Zn, 2.54% Cu, 21.1 g/t Ag and 0.27 g/t Au both at a $60.00/t cut-off. Metal prices used in the study were U.S. $3.50/lb Cu, US $0.95/lb Zn, US $21.00/oz. Ag and US$ 1,300/oz. Au and an exchange rate of $1.00 to $1.00. Current metal prices are significantly higher and the exchange rate has shifted in favour of the project economics. (The NI 43-101 report is dated March 21, 2012 and is titled, NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Mineral Resource Estimate for the Magusi Project, Abitibi Region, Canada for Mag Copper Ltd., Prepared by Bernard Salmon, Ing., Holger Kratzelmann, P.Eng. - Roscoe Postle Associates Inc.). The Magusi deposit could potentially be enlarged by additional drilling and there are several exploration target areas throughout the large property which stretches well over 11 kilometers along the horizons hosting the Magusi River and Fabie Bay polymetallic deposits. In other Globex news: Lincoln Gold Mining Inc. have reported that they are undertaking a small financing to complete the acquisition of the Bell Mountain Gold Project in Nevada from Eros Resources Corp. and will also use funds "on exploration and development of the Bell Mountain”. Lincoln also stated, "While we are working to complete the final steps with the TSXV to close the Bell Mountain acquisition, we remain focused on driving the Bell Mountain project to production”. Globex retains a sliding scale Gross Metal Royalty (GMR) on the project which at current metal prices is 3% GMR. Globex has granted an extension wherein Tomagold Corporation (LOT-TSXV) is now required to pay Globex $15,000 and have completed $150,000 in expenditures on the Gwillim property west of Chibougamau by June 30, 2025. Globex has terminated the New Brunswick Bald Hill Antimony Property option agreement with Superior Mining International Corp. (SUI-TSXV) announced on September 10 th , 2024, due to failure to meet the first option conditions in a timely manner. The Bald Hill antimony and nearby Devil's Pike antimony/gold properties are both now available for option. A National Instrument 43-101 technical report in 2010 by Conestoga-Rovers and Associates of Fredericton, N.B., for Rockport Mining Corp., written by Heather MacDonald, MSc, P Geo., reported, "Based upon 16 widely spaced drill holes totaling 3,554 metres and 609 assays, an antimony zone of 450 metres in length was outlined, including intersections of up to 11.7 per cent antimony over 4.51 metres core length ." In 2021, Globex undertook a small drill program, which returned the following results: LEI 529900XYUKGG3LF9PY95 President & CEO Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. 86, 14 th Street Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec Canada J9X 2J1 Tel.: 819.797.5242 Fax: 819.797.1470 [email protected] www.globexmining.com 56,065,836 shares issued and outstanding
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DSE turnover hits three-month lowPark Edge Advisors LLC trimmed its position in NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 12.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,308 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after selling 1,891 shares during the quarter. Park Edge Advisors LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $1,616,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Koesten Hirschmann & Crabtree INC. bought a new stake in shares of NVIDIA in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Lowe Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in NVIDIA during the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. grew its stake in NVIDIA by 1,900.0% during the 2nd quarter. DHJJ Financial Advisors Ltd. now owns 200 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Christopher J. Hasenberg Inc bought a new position in NVIDIA during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Finally, CGC Financial Services LLC bought a new position in NVIDIA during the 2nd quarter worth $26,000. 65.27% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. NVIDIA Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ NVDA opened at $142.44 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $138.16 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $125.58. The company has a market cap of $3.49 trillion, a PE ratio of 56.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a quick ratio of 3.64, a current ratio of 4.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. NVIDIA Co. has a twelve month low of $45.60 and a twelve month high of $152.89. NVIDIA Dividend Announcement The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 5th will be given a $0.01 dividend. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.03%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 5th. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is 1.57%. NVIDIA announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, August 28th that authorizes the company to repurchase $50.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the computer hardware maker to purchase up to 1.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued. Analysts Set New Price Targets NVDA has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Wedbush upped their price objective on NVIDIA from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. Loop Capital restated a “buy” rating and set a $175.00 price objective on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Wednesday, November 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on NVIDIA from $115.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. HSBC increased their price target on NVIDIA from $145.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Rosenblatt Securities reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $200.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Monday, November 18th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $164.15. Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on NVIDIA Insider Activity In other news, Director John Dabiri sold 716 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.00, for a total value of $101,672.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 19,942 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,831,764. This represents a 3.47 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CEO Jen Hsun Huang sold 120,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.33, for a total value of $12,639,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 75,895,836 shares in the company, valued at $7,994,108,405.88. The trade was a 0.16 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,796,986 shares of company stock valued at $214,418,399. 4.23% of the stock is owned by insiders. NVIDIA Profile ( Free Report ) NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. Featured Articles Five stocks we like better than NVIDIA Low PE Growth Stocks: Unlocking Investment Opportunities Fast-Growing Companies That Are Still Undervalued The Risks of Owning Bonds Top Cybersecurity Stock Picks for 2025 What Does a Gap Up Mean in Stocks? How to Play the Gap Archer or Joby: Which Aviation Company Might Rise Fastest? 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The Transportation Security Administration has some reminders for those heading to airports during the holidays. “People seem to forget some of the more common and routine steps that they need to take when packing for a flight or when they are going through a checkpoint, perhaps because they’re focused on being at their destination and not focusing on what needs to happen before getting there,” said TSA officer Christopher Kirchein of John F. Kennedy International Airport. “Travelers sometimes ignore the advice that we give them,” said TeaNeisha Barker, a TSA uniformed adviser. “We are providing guidance so that they get through the checkpoint as simply and conveniently as possible. Not every airport has the same technology, so listen to the guidance we are offering.” “Passengers forget that knives and other weapons are not allowed through our checkpoints. It’s shocking to see so many people with knives,” said TSA officer Aisha Hicks of Philadelphia International Airport. “Weapons of any kind are prohibited through a TSA checkpoint.” TSA officers shared this list of the common things that travelers forget and should remember when coming to a security checkpoint. Ten things that travelers need to remember when preparing to go through the security screening process: • Remember that you cannot bring bottles of water, energy drinks, juice, coffee, soda or any filled insulated reusable container through a security checkpoint. However, they can finish their beverage and bring the empty bottle or container with them. • Remember to bring your ID to the checkpoint. • Remember when TSA officers remind you to remove everything from your pockets that it does not only mean metallic items such as keys and mobile phones, but it means everything, including non-metallic items such as tissues, lip balm, breath mints, etc. • Remember that you cannot bring a firearm through a checkpoint. Instead, pack your unloaded firearm in a locked hard-sided case and declare it at your airline check-in counter and the airline will ensure it is transported in the belly of the plane where nobody has access to it. • Remember that you need to remove your shoes when getting screened and then end up barefoot on the floor. It’s probably a good idea to wear socks. • Remember that children 12 and under are allowed to travel through a TSA PreCheck screening lane with a parent who has TSA PreCheck on their boarding pass. In addition, don’t forget that children up to the age of 18 can also come into the TSA PreCheck lane with their parent if they are on the same airline reservation as their parent. • Remember that passengers that appear 12 and under or 75 and older do not need to remove their shoes and light jacket. • Remember, if you are putting a lock on your luggage, make sure it is a TSA compatible lock so that if TSA officers need to open your luggage, they can unlock it and relock it. If the lock is not TSA compliant, TSA officers who need to open your luggage will cut off the lock, rendering it useless. • Remember that you can bring medications through a security checkpoint, even liquid medication. Just let the TSA officer know that you have liquid medication with you so it can be screened separately. • Remember to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license sooner rather than later because REAL ID goes into effect on May 7.About 25 per cent of the population aged between 16 and 64 in Manchester — more than 100,000 people — were classed as “economically inactive” last year. This proportion is 4 percentage points higher than the average across the UK, and one in five people in the city’s working-age population claim out-of-work benefits. If Labour is to bring down Britain’s growing welfare bill, it must tackle the deepening worklessness crisis in cities such as Manchester. People on benefits in the southern suburb of Wythenshawe back Sir Keir Starmer and Liz Kendall’s bid to cut the bloated welfare system. Tracey Baxter, 54, a former airport worker, receives a range of disability benefits after being diagnosed with heart and lung conditions, high blood pressure and blood cancer.
DAMASCUS: Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, forcing him to flee and ending his family’s decades of autocratic rule after more than 13 years of civil war. In a seismic moment for the Middle East, the rebels also dealt a major blow to the influence of Russia and Iran in Syria in the heart of the region – allies who had propped up Assad during critical periods in the war but were distracted by other crises recently. The rebels said they had entered the capital with no sign of army deployments. Thousands of people in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus waving and chanting “Freedom” from a half century of Assad family rule, witnesses said. People were seen walking inside the Al-Rawda Presidential Palace, with some leaving carrying furniture from inside. “We celebrate with the Syrian people the news of freeing our prisoners and releasing their chains,” the rebels said. Leading rebel commander Abu Mohammed al-Golani said there was no room for turning back. “The future is ours,” he said in a statement read on Syria’s state TV after his forces took over Damascus. The pace of events stunned Arab capitals and raised concerns about a new wave of instability in a region already in turmoil following the spread of conflict after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing Gaza war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Assad’s fall was a direct result of blows that Israel has dealt to Iran and its ally Hezbollah. French President Emmanuel Macron said “the barbaric state has fallen” and paid tribute to the Syrian people. Daunting task ahead When the celebrations fade, Syria’s new leaders will face the daunting task of trying to deliver stability to a diverse country with competing factions that will need billions of dollars in aid and investments to rebuild. Syria’s long civil war, which erupted in 2011 as an uprising against Assad’s rule, turned cities to rubble and killed hundreds of thousands of people. Stakeholders range from Turkey to the United States to Islamists to Kurds. One possible challenge could be a resurgence of Islamic State which imposed a reign of terror in large swathes of Syria and Iraq and directed external operations during its prime. President Joe Biden’s administration was monitoring developments but has not adjusted the positioning of the roughly 900 troops in Syria so far, U.S. officials told Reuters. Underscoring the lightning changes, Iran’s embassy was stormed by Syrian rebels, Iran’s English-language Press TV reported. Iran, whose elite Revolutionary Guards have faced deadly Israeli strikes in Syria, gave a measured response. Its foreign ministry said Syria’s fate is the sole responsibility of the Syrian people and should be pursued without foreign imposition or destructive intervention. Lebanese-based Hezbollah, which provided crucial support to Assad for years, withdrew all of its forces from Syria on Saturday as rebel factions approached Damascus, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters on Sunday. Assad, who had not spoken in public since the sudden rebel advance a week ago, flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination earlier on Sunday, two senior army officers told Reuters. His whereabouts now – and those of his wife Asma and their two children – were unknown. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Assad had left office and departed the country after giving orders for a peaceful handover of power. The Syrian rebel coalition said it was continuing work to complete the transfer of power in the country to a transitional governing body with full executive powers. “The great Syrian revolution has moved from the stage of struggle to overthrow the Assad regime to the struggle to build a Syria together that befits the sacrifices of its people,” it added in a statement. Throughout the civil war, security forces held hundreds of thousands of people seized into detention camps where international human rights organisations say torture was universal practice. Families were often told nothing of their loved-ones’ fate. Bewildered and elated prisoners poured out of Syrian jails on Sunday, shouting with joy as they emerged from one of the world’s most notorious detention systems. Newly freed prisoners ran through the Damascus streets holding up the fingers of both hands to show how many years they had been in prison, asking passers-by what had happened, not immediately understanding that Assad had fallen. Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali called for free elections in a country where Assad’s opponents faced barrel bombs. Jalali also said he had been in contact with Golani to discuss managing the transitional period, marking a notable development in efforts to shape Syria’s political future. The collapse of Assad’s rule followed a shift in the balance of power in the Middle East after many leaders of Hezbollah, a lynchpin of Assad’s battlefield force, were killed by Israel over the past two months. Russia, a staunch Assad ally, intervened decisively in 2015 to help Assad during Syria’s civil war. But it has been tied down by the Ukraine war. US to maintain presence The Syrian civil war dragged in a string of outside powers, created space for jihadist militants to plot attacks around the world and sent millions of refugees into neighbouring states. The frontlines were dormant for years. Then Islamists who had once been affiliated with Al Qaeda suddenly burst into action in late November. Western governments, which have shunned the Assad-led state for years, must now decide how to deal with a new administration in which a globally designated terrorist group – Golani’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) – looks set to have influence. A former US military commander of American forces in the Middle East, retired Marine General Frank McKenzie, said he was concerned about the way ahead for Syria. “I wish I could be more hopeful that it will mean good news for the Syrian people ... We could have an Islamic state arise there which will have profound negative implications across the region. That is possible,” McKenzie told ABC News. The United States will continue to maintain its presence in eastern Syria and will take measures necessary to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Daniel Shapiro said at a conference in Manama on Sunday. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said “terrorist organisations” must not be allowed to take advantage of the situation in Syria and called for caution. HTS, which spearheaded the rebel advances across western Syria, was formerly an al Qaeda affiliate until its leader Golani severed ties with the global jihadist movement in 2016. “The real question is how orderly will this transition be, and it seems quite clear that Golani is very eager for it to be an orderly one,” said Joshua Landis, a Syria expert and Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma. “They are going to have to rebuild ... they will need Europe and the U.S. to lift sanctions,” Landis added. HTS is Syria’s strongest rebel group and some Syrians remain fearful it will impose draconian Islamist rule or instigate reprisals. Countries like the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, both close U.S. allies, see Islamist militant groups as an existential threat, so HTS may face resistance from the regional heavyweights. Israel said it had deployed forces in the U.N.-monitored buffer zone with Syria and at a number of points necessary for defence. Suspected Israeli strikes hit Mazzeh district of Damascus, one Lebanese and one Syrian security source said on Sunday. Jets believed to be Israeli bombed the Khalkhala air base in southern Syria that was evacuated by the Syrian army overnight, two regional security sources told Reuters. The Israeli government had no immediate comment on the reported strikes, which one of the sources said appeared to be aimed at preventing weapons falling into the hands of radical Islamist groups. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Kerala's 2024: Landslides, Political Shifts, and Cinematic Revelations
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. 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