Football: Edward Little coach Rick Kramer stepping downSAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors of Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ: HUMA). The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors who acquired securities between May 10, 2024 and October 17, 2024. Investors have until January 17, 2025, to apply to the Court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. If you incurred significant losses and want to act as the lead plaintiff in the Humacyte class action lawsuit or determine if you are eligible to receive a potential recovery of your losses, please submit your details here: https://www.johnsonfistel.com/investigations/humacyte Contact for More Information: James Baker, (619) 814-4471, jimb@johnsonfistel.com or fjohnson@johnsonfistel.com According to the lawsuit, during the Class Period, defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Humacyte’s Durham, North Carolina facility failed to comply with good manufacturing practices, including quality assurance and microbial testing; (2) the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) review of the Biologics License Application (“BLA”) would be delayed while Humacyte remediated these deficiencies; and (3) as a result, there was a substantial risk to FDA approval of Acellular Tissue Engineered Vessel (“ATEV”) for vascular trauma; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants’ positive statements about Humacyte’s 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. Investor Action Steps: Shareholders who incurred losses during the class period, have until January 17, 2025 , to move the court to become a lead plaintiff in this action. A lead plaintiff will act on behalf of all other class members in directing the class-action lawsuit. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice to litigate the class-action lawsuit. An investor's ability to share any potential future recovery of the class action lawsuit is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. About Johnson Fistel, LLP | Top Law Firm, Securities Fraud, Investors Rights: Johnson Fistel, LLP is a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm with offices in California, New York, Georgia, and Colorado. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in shareholder derivative and securities class action lawsuits. We also extend our services to foreign investors who have purchased on US exchanges. Stay updated with news on stock drops and learn how Johnson Fistel, LLP can help you recover your losses. For more information about the firm and its attorneys, please visit http://www.johnsonfistel.com . Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Services may be performed by attorneys in any of our offices. Johnson Fistel, LLP has paid for the dissemination of this promotional communication, and Frank J. Johnson is the attorney responsible for its content. Contact: Johnson Fistel, LLP 501 W. Broadway, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101 James Baker, Investor Relations or Frank J. Johnson, Esq., (619) 814-4471 jimb@johnsonfistel.com or fjohnson@johnsonfistel.comORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ramiro Enrique scored a first-half goal and that was all goalkeeper Pedro Gallese would need to lead Orlando City to a 1-0 victory over rival Atlanta United in an Eastern Conference semifinal at Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday. No. 4 seed Orlando City, in its first trip to the conference final, will host the seventh-seeded New York Red Bulls next Saturday or Sunday with a trip to the MLS Cup final on Dec. 7 on the line. The Red Bulls have made the playoffs in 14 straight seasons but never won the Cup. Orlando City grabbed a 1-0 lead in the 39th minute on an , who scored off a corner kick that struck the chest of teammate César Araújo near the goal. It was the first goal contribution for Enrique in seven playoff appearances. He scored eight times in the regular season - his second in the league. Gallese did not have to make a save in his 10th career postseason start — all with Orlando City. Three of his five shutouts in the playoffs have come in the past two seasons. He had eight clean sheets during the regular season. Brad Guzan saved three shots for Atlanta United. He has started 18 times in the postseason for Atlanta United following four starts for Chivas USA in 2006-07. Atlanta United lost Daniel Ríos to concussion protocol four minutes into the second half and Ronald Hernández replaced him. Atlanta United has had the upper hand in the series during the regular season, posting an 11-4-7 record. Atlanta United won both matchups this regular season — 2-1 on the road and 2-0 at home. The two clubs had never met in the postseason. ___ AP MLS: The Associated Press
ATLANTA , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE) ("KORE" or the "Company"), the global pure-play Internet of Things ("IoT") hyperscaler and provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions, and Analytics, today announced it has received notification (the "Acceptance Letter") from the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") that the NYSE has accepted the Company's previously-submitted plan (the "Plan") to regain compliance with the NYSE's continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual relating to minimum market capitalization and stockholders' equity. In the Acceptance Letter, the NYSE granted the Company an 18-month period from September 12, 2024 (the "Plan Period") to regain compliance with the continued listing standards. As part of the Plan, the Company is required to provide the NYSE quarterly updates regarding its progress towards the goals and initiatives in the Plan. In the Plan, Kore included details regarding previously reported operational restructuring activities, as well as an outlook on the Company's business. The Company expects its common stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE during the Plan Period, subject to the Company adherence to the Plan and compliance with other applicable NYSE continued listing standards. The Company's receipt of such notification from the NYSE does not affect the Company's business, operations or reporting requirements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes certain statements that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. KORE Investor Contact: Vik Vijayvergiya Vice President, IR, Corporate Development and Strategy vvijayvergiya@korewireless.com (770) 280-0324 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kore-announces-nyse-acceptance-of-plan-to-regain-listing-compliance-302338621.html SOURCE KORE Group Holdings, Inc.Omer B Announces the Release of New Instrumental Single "Dino Puppy Groove" 12-23-2024 11:30 PM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous Press release from: ABNewswire New track blends diverse musical influences into an optimistic soundscape. Independent musician and guitarist Omer B is pleased to announce the official release of his latest instrumental single, "Dino Puppy Groove," now available through all major streaming platforms and social media channels. The track aims to provide listeners with an uplifting and distinctive musical experience that draws on a wide range of genres, including funk, rock, blues, gospel, pop, and jazz. The new single marks a notable moment in Omer B's evolving career as a musician who seamlessly integrates eclectic influences into a coherent and engaging style. "Dino Puppy Groove" reflects a joyful and open-hearted mood, offering a sound described as both bright and energetic. The title pays subtle homage to two well-regarded bands, Snarky Puppy and Chalk Dinosaur, both of which have inspired Omer B's approach to crafting a fresh and dynamic musical landscape. Recorded and produced to highlight the versatility of Omer B's instrumentation, "Dino Puppy Groove" features his guitar and bass work complemented by the driving percussion of drummer Glenn Welwman. The result is an arrangement that balances technical skill with a clear intent to spark positivity. From the first note, the track encourages an optimistic outlook, suggesting that music can serve as a refreshing escape as well as a source of comfort. Available on Apple Music [ https://music.apple.com/us/album/dino-puppy-groove-single/1782078393 ], Spotify [ https://open.spotify.com/album/4lZQgD3BDs4gwV3iSPvV1O?si=vT4ekPiAQES73FC61_sMLA ] and through DistroKid [ https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/omerb/dino-puppy-groove ], the single invites listeners to experience the natural synthesis of different musical traditions. Omer B hopes that this piece will appeal to fans of diverse genres, while also attracting new audiences who value authentic artistic expression. Omer B commented on the new release, "I wanted to create something that radiates warmth and hope, something that feels as playful as it is heartfelt. 'Dino Puppy Groove' is about embracing the natural blend of influences that come together in my music." A longtime supporter of Omer B's work, listener James Carter, remarked on the single, "This track is a reminder that music can transcend categories. It captures so much joy while remaining grounded in a rich and honest sound." For more information visit https://www.omerb.net [ https://www.omerb.net/ ]. About Omer B Omer B is an independent musician and amateur race driver who has cultivated a sound that draws from multiple genres and influences. He has consistently focused on producing music that feels both exploratory and accessible. With a background that includes funk, rock, blues, gospel, pop, and jazz, Omer B aims to create pieces that connect with listeners on a personal level. Media Contact Company Name: Omer B Contact Person: Omer B Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=omer-b-announces-the-release-of-new-instrumental-single-dino-puppy-groove ] Country: United States Website: https://www.omerb.net This release was published on openPR.PHOENIX (AP) — As Washington heaved over the possibility of a partial government shutdown, leading far-right figures gathered with thousands of Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters and, for the most part, gloried in splintering the president-elect’s party. Speakers and attendees at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2024 hailed Trump and billionaire Elon Musk for initially scuttling a bipartisan agreement to keep government open. They jeered House Speaker Mike Johnson and his willingness to engage with Democrats, disregarding Johnson’s close alliance with Trump and frequent appearances at his side. “The political class is infected with a malignant cancer. The cancer is bipartisanship,” boomed Steve Bannon, the Trump adviser who perhaps more than any other reflects and stokes the president-elect’s pugilistic populism. “We don’t need partisanship,” Bannon continued, as he called for Johnson’s ouster. “We need hyper-partisanship.” The president-elect has wide latitude with his core supporters and is in turn responsive to their demands. That dynamic fuels the unpredictability put on display in last week’s budget fight and sets up inevitable future conflicts within Trump’s broadened Republican coalition. That Trump failed to achieve his central goals — with 38 Republicans voting against a plan backed by Trump and Musk — seemed unimportant to Bannon and others who welcomed Trump to the conference’s Sunday finale. The fight itself, and the incoming president being at the center of it, was the point. “Thank you, God, for sending us Donald Trump,” said Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk as Trump took the stage. Thousands roared and held their cell phones aloft to capture the moment. Interviews with people at AmericaFest and arguments from speakers illustrated that, beyond fealty to Trump, the new right in America is defined philosophically by anti-establishment sentiment, staunchly conservative social mores and vocal declarations of patriotism — not a uniform policy consensus. “I just want everything Trump said he was going to do,” said Andrew Graves, a 39-year-old former Disney employee who now works as an Arizona organizer for Turning Point. “It doesn’t matter how as long as we get it done.” Pressed on what “it” is, Graves mentioned “what’s going on in education” and “keeping women out of men’s sports.” He talked about Trump’s signature promises – tariffs on foreign imports, a hardline immigration crackdown – only when prompted. Jennifer Pacheco, a 20-year-old student from Southern California, said she embraced Turning Point because she likes Kirk’s unapologetic Christianity and believes “we need to have God be more present in this country.” In Trump, Pacheco sees a transformative figure. “It’s just everything that’s off track, and I think we will see things get fixed,” she said, talking about the economy and cultural values. When asked, Pacheco said she does sometimes worry about national debt levels. But she said she did not closely follow the week’s maneuvers in Washington and was unfamiliar with Trump’s call to essentially eliminate the nation’s debt ceiling through the entirety of his upcoming term. Alexander Sjorgen, a 26-year-old from Berks County, Pennsylvania, volunteered a more detailed list of policy priorities: addressing structural deficits, goosing domestic energy production, launching a mass deportation program, curtailing “the transgender rights” agenda, rethinking how involved the U.S. is in international affairs. “For the most part, we all just want to see the country strong again and feel like its ours again,” he said. That ethos permeated convention halls and meeting rooms awash in Trump paraphernalia – the “Make America Great Again” hats, T-shirts emblazoned with the bloodied candidate after Trump survived an assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. Among the throngs, there was the occasional fully costumed “Uncle Sam” or Revolutionary War figure. Top speakers seized on the atmosphere, being greeted as celebrities and drawing roars of approval on everything from demanding confirmation of Trump’s Cabinet picks to imprisoning members of Congress who investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. “It feels good to win back our country,” Kirk told the opening assembly. But, he added, “the transformation of the Republican Party is not yet complete.” He threatened primaries against any GOP senator who votes against a Trump nominee, warnings that have already affected Capitol Hill. Bannon praised the assembled activists as “the vanguard of a revolutionary movement” and compared Trump’s election to Franklin Roosevelt’s 1932 realignment of working-class Americans behind Democrats. Bannon skewered Johnson and other establishment Republicans in “the imperial capital,” his derisive quip for Washington. “President Trump came back from the political dead,” Bannon said, framing Trump’s sweep of seven battleground states as a landslide. “We have nothing else to discuss. It’s only about the execution of President Trump’s agenda.” During 75 minutes at the podium on Sunday, Trump ticked through many of his usual pledges and policy ideas. But he did not acknowledge his unsuccessful venture on Capitol Hill last week or continued questions about whether he will try to unseat Johnson. Summing up his intentions, Trump opted for politically fuzzy rhetoric. “Last month, the American people voted for change,” he said, touting a ”common-sense” agenda and promising a “golden age” for the country. Kirk, Bannon and other influencers discussed the Trump agenda in more detail than most attendees, sometimes even acknowledging discrepancies and complexity. Bannon conceded Trump did not get his way on the debt ceiling vote but said he eventually would. But he also insisted that doesn’t mean Trump won’t cut spending. “He’s got a plan. ... But you’ve got to line everything up,” he said, spotlighting billionaires Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy and their “government efficiency” commission. Ben Shapiro, another commentator, offered assurances that Trump would rethink tariffs if they “are in fact inflationary.” Further, Shapiro tried to reconcile Trump’s staunch support for U.S. aid to Israel and conservatives’ disdain for foreign aid, including for Ukraine in its war against its invading Russian neighbors. Israel’s fight against Hamas, Shapiro argued, is “existential,” suggesting that Ukraine’s defensive posture is not. Retired Gen. Michael Flynn, a firebrand forced out of Trump’s first White House who Trump has suggested he would bring back once in office, insisted conservatives are not isolationist even as he assailed the Pentagon footprint around the world. “I’m not anti-war,” Flynn said from the main podium. “I’m anti-stupid war.” Kirk, meanwhile, tried to frame any differences across Trump’s coalition as reconcilable. “Maybe you are a parents-rights advocate. Maybe you are here as a Second Amendment enthusiast. ... Maybe you are a pastor. Maybe you are a ‘Make America Healthy Again’ advocate,” Kirk said. “Whatever focus group you have, as long we can agree on the big stuff ... we need to combine forces and defeat the incumbent regime. Welcome aboard. We are going to make America great again.”
Once upon a time, was one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the music industry, causing him to be mentioned in some of the most popular songs in recent memory. But, due to the , some of those shoutouts have aged poorly. Here are some of the songs over the years that have name-dropped Diddy over the years. 2 / 17 Kesha - “TiK ToK” Kesha - “TiK ToK” One of the more famous mentions of Diddy is in this 2009 pop song, which also features the man himself. At the beginning of the song, Kesha sings, “Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy.” Thankfully, she (the app) to “Wake up in the morning like f**k P. Diddy.” 3 / 17 Eminem - ”Fuel” Eminem - ”Fuel” Unlike the previous song, Eminem is not showing props to the mogul. On his latest album, the Detroit MC takes shots at several of hip-hop’s controversial figures, including Kanye West and Puff. In this song, he raps, “ I’m like a R-A-P-E-R/ Got so many S-As, S-As/ Wait, he didn’t just spell the word ‘rapper’ and leave out a P, did he?/ R.I.P., rest in peace Biggie/ And ‘Pac, both of y’all should be living/ But I ain’t tryna beef with him/ ‘Cause he might put a hit on me like Keefe D did him,” 4 / 17 Kendrick Lamar - “Euphoria” Kendrick Lamar - “Euphoria” One of Kendrick Lamar’s scathing diss tracks toward Drake references Diddy, with the Compton MC rapping, “I like Drake with the melodies/I don’t like Drake when he act tough/You hon’ make a n***a bring back Puff.” This is about an incident where the mogul allegedly slapped the Toronto rapper. 5 / 17 Pusha T - “If You Know You Know” Pusha T - “If You Know You Know” In the intro to Pusha T’s incredible 2018 album, he says, “A rapper turned trapper can’t morph into us/But a trapper turned rapper can morph into Puff.” When describing this particular bar, Pusha told , “Puff is like the ultimate, he’s definitely the ultimate street dream.” I doubt he’d say that about him today. 6 / 17 Nicki Minaj - “Want Some More” Nicki Minaj - “Want Some More” On this 2014 track, Nicki Minaj brags about how much money she makes by comparing herself to other wealthy hip-hop figures. She raps, “You seen that list?/It was me, Baby, Jay-Z, and Diddy.” Crazy that both Hov and Diddt have been accused of some serious crimes since this song came out. 7 / 17 Nas - “Purple” Nas - “Purple” Unlike other songs on here, Nas does not give props to Diddy. He instead criticizes him, saying, “I don’t like the way P. Diddy did Syne with different lawyers.” It seems that Nas felt for years that Diddy unfairly set up Shyne, which the all this year. 8 / 17 Eminem - Eminem - He double-down on his shots toward Diddy on “The Death of Slim Shady,” saying, “Next idiot ask me is gettin’ his ass beat worse than Diddy did/ But on the real, though/ She prolly ran out the room with his f****n’ dildo/ He try to field goal punt her, she said to chill/ Now put it back in my a** and get the steel toe.” 9 / 17 Kanye West - “Life of the Party” Kanye West - “Life of the Party” Shockingly, Kanye West didn’t say anything too crazy about Puff, rapping, “Just like Puff told Christopher/We gon’ win big.” 10 / 17 J. Cole - “Let Go My Hand” J. Cole - “Let Go My Hand” J. Cole gets extremely honest about a rumored altercation between him and Diddy, saying, “My last scrap was with Puff Daddy, who would’ve thought it?/I bought that n***a album in seventh grade and played it so much you would’ve thought my favorite rapper was Puff.” The on a podcast episode in September. 11 / 17 Trill Family - “Wipe Me Down” Trill Family - “Wipe Me Down” Although this line aged poorly, I’m unsure if Boosie Badazz would even walk back this line, considering other questionable comments he’s made in the past. He says in the song, “Just left New York City/Hooked up with P. Diddy, Finna blow past 50...” 12 / 17 Clipse - “Mr. Me Too” Clipse - “Mr. Me Too” Like several other songs on this list, Pharrell drops Puff’s name to flaunt how much money they have. Pharrell raps, “Me and Puff hoppin’ off the plan, both us laughing.” 13 / 17 DNCE - “Cake By the Ocean” DNCE - “Cake By the Ocean” The only artist on this list to officially change the lyrics to their song amid the controversy surrounding the mogul. The original lyrics to this 2015 were, “Walk for me, baby/I’ll be Diddy, you’ll be Naomi, woah-oh.” In October, they were changed to, “Walk for me, baby/I’ll be watching you be Naomi.” 14 / 17 A$AP Ferg - “Back Hurt” A$AP Ferg - “Back Hurt” Ferg simply used Diddy as a way to flaunt his jewelry, saying in the song, “Diamonds dancing on me like they Diddy.” 15 / 17 MGK - “Wild Boy” MGK - “Wild Boy” As one of the newest rappers that Puff signed to Bad Boy Records at the time, MGK felt obligated to mention him in this 2011 hit song, saying, “I’m a bad boy cause I’m with Diddy b***h.” 16 / 17 Usher - “Lil Freak” Usher - “Lil Freak” It is interesting that he is on this list, considering sleuths on social media have . Usher sings in the song, “I’m plotting on how I can take Cassie away from Diddy.” Knowing what we know now, Usher should’ve done this much earlier, . 17 / 17NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The largest artificial intelligence data center ever built by Facebook’s parent company Meta is coming to northeast Louisiana, the company said Wednesday, bringing hopes that the $10 billion facility will transform an economically neglected corner of the state. Republican Gov. Jeff Landry called it “game-changing” for his state's expanding tech sector, yet some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels — and whether the plans for new natural gas power to support it could lead to higher energy bills in the future for Louisiana residents. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is expanding its existing supercomputer project in Memphis, Tennessee, the city's chamber of commerce said Wednesday. The chamber also said that Nvidia, Dell, and Supermicro Computer will be “establishing operations in Memphis,” without offering further details. Louisiana is among a growing number of states offering tax credits and other incentives to lure big tech firms seeking sites for energy-intensive data centers. The U.S. Commerce Department found that there aren’t enough data centers in the U.S. to meet the rising AI-fueled demand, which is projected to grow by 9% each year through 2030, citing industry reports. Meta anticipates its Louisiana data center will create 500 operational jobs and 5,000 temporary construction jobs, said Kevin Janda, director of data center strategy. At 4 million square feet (370,000 square meters), it will be the company's largest AI data center to date, he added. “We want to make sure we are having a positive impact on the local level,” Janda said. Congressional leaders and local representatives from across the political spectrum heralded the Meta facility as a boon for Richland parish, a rural part of Louisiana with a population of 20,000 historically reliant on agriculture. About one in four residents are considered to live in poverty and the parish has an employment rate below 50%, according to the U.S. census data. Meta plans to invest $200 million into road and water infrastructure improvements for the parish to offset its water usage. The facility is expected to be completed in 2030. Entergy, one of the nation's largest utility providers, is fast-tracking plans to build three natural gas power plants in Louisiana capable of generating 2,262 megawatts for Meta's data center over a 15-year period — nearly one-tenth of Entergy's existing energy capacity across four states. The Louisiana Public Service Commission is weighing Entergy's proposal as some environmental groups have opposed locking the state into more fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Meta said it plans to help bring 1,500 megawatts of renewable energy onto the grid in the future. Louisiana residents may ultimately end up with rate increases to pay off the cost of operating these natural gas power plants when Meta's contract with Entergy expires, said Jessica Hendricks, state policy director for the Alliance for Affordable Energy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit advocating for energy consumers. “There’s no reason why residential customers in Louisiana need to pay for a power plant for energy that they’re not going to use," Hendricks said. "And we want to make sure that there’s safeguards in place.” Public service commissioner Foster Campbell, representing northeast Louisiana, said he does not believe the data center will increase rates for Louisiana residents and views it as vital for his region. “It’s going in one of the most needed places in Louisiana and maybe one of the most needed places in the United States of America,” Foster said. “I’m for it 100%.” Environmental groups have also warned of the pollution generated by Musk's AI data center in Memphis. The Southern Environmental Law Center, among others, says the supercomputer could strain the power grid, prompting attention from the Environmental Protection Agency. Eighteen gas turbines currently running at xAI’s south Memphis facility are significant sources of ground-level ozone, better known as smog, the group said. Patrick Anderson, an attorney at the law center, said xAI has operated with “a stunning lack of transparency” in developing its South Memphis facility, which is located near predominantly Black neighborhoods that have long dealt with pollution and health risks from factories and other industrial sites. “Memphians deserve to know how xAI will affect them,” he said, “and should have a seat at the table when these decisions are being made.” Sainz reported from Memphis, Tennessee. Associated Press writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island, contributed to this report. Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96Women moved to the centre stage of the Maharashtra Assembly elections with the ruling Mahayuti trying to woo them with direct benefit transfer schemes. The Mahayuti had already implemented the much discussed Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana (Chief Minister Beloved Sisters Scheme) after the alliance’s poor show in the Lok Sabha elections this year. It promised to increase the monthly dole from ₹1,500 at present to ₹2,100 on returning to power. The Ladki Bahin Yojana became a buzzword during campaigns as the ruling coalition parties appealed to women to elect their ‘real’ brothers from the Mahayuti and not the ‘step’ brothers from the Maha Vikas Aghadi. The appeal seems to have worked as indicated by the Lokniti-CSDS data which show that more than 80% of women had applied to avail the scheme ( Table 1 ). Similarly, more women than men seem to have preferred the Mahayuti in the election. The support to the ruling alliance is even higher among rural women and those who applied to avail the scheme ( Table 2 ). As per ECI data, this election also witnessed a large turnout of women voters and bridging of the gender gap. Earlier studies of the Lokniti indicate that so far women’s vote in Maharashtra, both in the LS as well as Assembly elections, has been influenced by the overall regional political dynamics and social identities such as caste and class rather than women voting essentially and independently as women. It is interesting to see whether the recent election has changed the pattern and whether a new constituency of women essentially as welfare beneficiaries is emerging in the State. With a limited increase in support among women (3% more than men), it may be too early to arrive at such a conclusion, and it might also be an exaggeration to say that the victory of the Mahayuti was shaped by women’s vote—although women surely seem to have contributed to that victory. (Rajeshwari Deshpande teaches at Savitribai Phule Pune University) Published - November 25, 2024 02:30 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 / MaharashtraUBS doesn’t see significant change in the US deficit under Trump 2.0
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ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages WM Technology, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel ...Aaron Rodgers reveals he has a new girlfriend in shock announcement on Pat McAfee show READ MORE: Rodgers drops retirement hint as scrutiny grows over Jets future By OLIVER SALT Published: 15:38 EST, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 17:26 EST, 23 December 2024 e-mail 40 shares 59 View comments Aaron Rodgers has dropped a huge bombshell on the Pat McAfee Show after revealing he has found love again. The New York Jets quarterback told McAfee and the rest of the crew that he has a new girlfriend named Brittani, though he did not go into any further details on who she is or how they met. Rodgers was discussing buying Christmas presents for loved ones when he casually dropped in that he is dating again. 'I was a little bit worried because there was one package left for my girlfriend Brittani that hadn't showed up yet, so I'd been waiting on this to show up,' he said on ESPN's daily sports talk show. 'It showed up today so everything is great now.' After laughing off a joke from a member of the crew that he's dating Britney Spears , Rodgers confirmed that his girlfriend's name is the version spelt with an 'i'. He revealed that his new love interest is not on any social-media channels after joking that she probably doesn't watch McAfee's show despite being a fan of the ESPN host. Aaron Rodgers revealed he has found love again on his latest Pat McAfee Show appearance "I used to enjoy a little outing to go do my Christmas shopping but I actually ordered all of it online this year.. I've been waiting on one last package to show up for my girlfriend and it showed up today" Congratulations @AaronRodgers12 👏 #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/hgJIVQbJHF — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 23, 2024 Rodgers' last relationship was with actress Shailene Woodley, with the pair splitting in 2022 He previously dated some other high-profile figures, including ex-racing driver Danica Patrick 'It's a good feeling, boys,' the four-time NFL MVP added as Pat and the boys teased him about being 'in love' again. 'Yes it is.' Rodgers' last public relationship was with actress Shailene Woodley , with the pair going their separate ways in 2022 after two years together. Prior to his romance with Woodley he dated some high-profile figures in former racing car driver Danica Patrick and another actress in Olivia Munn. In Netflix's new 'Enigma' docuseries chronicling his return from an Achilles injury last season, Rodgers admitted he regrets dating A-listers who exacerbated his media attention. 'I didn't do myself any favors with some of the girls I dated after that that were in the public eye,' the 41-year-old said. 'I definitely hated [fame] at first – like, really despised it. I enjoyed my private life. I enjoyed being able to go places. But from Super Bowl MVP, MVP, State Farm commercials, that got a little bit more difficult.' New York Jets Aaron Rodgers Shailene Woodley Share or comment on this article: Aaron Rodgers reveals he has a new girlfriend in shock announcement on Pat McAfee show e-mail 40 shares Add commentBBC host Lauren Laverne has shared a major health update after being diagnosed with cancer in August. Laverne, 46, has shared a post on social media announcing she has been given the "all clear" following months of treatment . "Well hello there! Just a quick update from me to say that after taking some time off to get better I've had the all clear and will be back to work on your TV this Tuesday with the wonderful @bbctheoneshow team," she wrote. READ MORE: Iconic television host dies with his wife by his side "I've also been working on some new #DesertIslandDiscs episodes (which will air soon @BBCRadio4 @BBCSounds) and am looking forward to returning to @BBC6Music in the New Year," she continued. "I want to say a huge thank you to the brilliant medical teams who took such great care of me, to the thousands of people who sent me such beautiful and encouraging messages, the friends and acquaintances who took the time to support me after going through cancer themselves. "And most of all to my family: my two astounding kids and especially my husband Graeme, who was absolutely extraordinary throughout." READ MORE: Charlotte died eight years ago. Her videos still get millions of hits For a daily dose of 9honey, subscribe to our newsletter here . "It's been a difficult time but one that has taught me so much about what really matters," she continued. "I can't say I suddenly regretted never having hiked the Inca Trail, more that I now see more beauty in ordinary things than I could have imagined, and feel more than ever that the small things in life – the connections we make and care we take with each other – are the big things really. "I have so much to be grateful for and excited about, and that is thanks to everyone mentioned above. Loads of love to anyone going through cancer treatment or supporting a loved one through it. See you soon and thanks again for the well wishes. Xx." Laverne shared her cancer diagnosis earlier in the year but hasn't disclosed why type of cancer she had been suffering from. The BBC host has been supported by her husband Greame Fisher and their children Fergus, 17, and Mack, 14. At the time she said the cancer had been "caught early" and unexpectedly during a screening test. "I'm in hospital at the moment and wanted to take this moment to say thank you: Firstly to the medical teams who have got me this far with incredible skill and kindness," she said. READ MORE: Adele cries as she bids farewell to fans in emotional speech Now she has been given the all clear and announced her return to work, BBC has shared their support for her return. A BBC spokesman said: "We're delighted to welcome Lauren back to the studio this month for The One Show and Desert Island Discs, with new episodes airing on Radio 4 from 1 December, and we look forward to welcoming Lauren back to BBC Radio 6 Music in the new year." FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
Yet Another Personnel Move Has Backfired For The Giants‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warnsA 520-page report from the Republican-controlled House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic looked at the federal and state-level response, as well as the pandemic's origins and vaccination efforts. "This work will help the United States, and the world, predict the next pandemic, prepare for the next pandemic, protect ourselves from the next pandemic, and hopefully prevent the next pandemic," panel chairman Brad Wenstrup said in a letter to Congress. US federal agencies, the World Health Organization and scientists across the planet have arrived at different conclusions about the most likely origin of Covid-19, and no consensus has emerged. Most believe it to have spread from animals in China, but a US intelligence analysis said last year that the virus may have been genetically engineered and escaped from a virology lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where human cases first emerged. The congressional panel was persuaded by the lab leak theory after meeting 25 times, conducting more than 30 transcribed interviews and reviewing more than one million pages of documents. The investigation included two days of interviews behind closed doors with Anthony Fauci, the government scientist who became the nation's most trusted expert in the chaotic early days of the 2020 outbreak. Fauci's clashes with former and incoming president Donald Trump over the response sparked fury on the right, and he now lives with security protection following death threats against his family. Republicans accuse the 83-year-old immunologist of helping to set off the worst pandemic in a century by approving funding passed on to Chinese scientists they accuse of manufacturing the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes Covid-19. Among its headline conclusions, the report said the National Institutes of Health had indeed funded contentious "gain-of-function" research -- which seeks to enhance viruses as a way of finding ways to combat them -- at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Fauci angrily denied covering up the origins of Covid-19 before the panel in June, arguing that it would be "molecularly impossible" for the bat viruses studied at the lab to be turned into the virus that caused the pandemic. But the panel's report said SARS-CoV-2 "likely emerged because of a laboratory or research related accident." The probe found that lockdowns "did more harm than good" and that mask mandates were "ineffective at controlling the spread of Covid-19," contradicting other research showing that masking in public does reduce transmission rates. Social distancing guidelines also came under criticism, although travel restrictions were deemed to have saved lives. Investigators found that Trump's Operation Warp Speed -- the publicly-funded project to develop Covid vaccines -- was a "tremendous success" but that school closures would have an "enduring impact" on US children. ft/jgc
In the nearly four years since Joe Biden was sworn in as President in 2021, groundbreaking advances in artificial intelligence (AI) became widely available that offer the potential to revolutionize employment-related decisions and processes for recruiting, hiring, promotions, and employee evaluation. As the nation prepares for a second Trump Administration, and employers increasingly interested in adopting and using AI tools, one question on employers’ minds is what can they expect with respect to federal regulation of AI? The Biden Administration took a measured but deliberate approach to regulating AI in general and with respect to employment applications in particular, primarily by issuing non-binding guidance and articulating enforcement priorities with respect to laws already on the books, such as Title VII and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lynchpin of this approach was an October 2023 Executive Order (Executive Order) that outlined the administration’s “comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation.” As relevant to employers and developers of AI tools for employers, that strategy included developing “principles and best practices to mitigate the harms and maximize the benefits of AI for workers,” and “directing agencies to combat algorithmic discrimination.” Although it is difficult to predict precisely what the incoming Trump Administration will do in this space, there is an expectation it will unwind these efforts. The Republican Party platform promised to repeal the Executive Order, which it called “dangerous” because it “hinders AI Innovation and imposes Radical Leftwing ideas on the development of this technology.” The platform also expressed support for “AI Development rooted in Free Speech and Human Flourishing,” suggesting a more laissez-faire approach to AI regulation. With Republicans also winning control of the Senate and the House of Representatives, federal legislation regulating employer’s use of AI tools appears unlikely. If the Trump Administration takes a hands-off approach as expected, regulation of AI employment tools will likely continue (or even accelerate) at the state and local levels. Colorado, New York City, and Illinois have already passed legislation in recent years regulating the use of AI in employment decisions. The main features of these laws include disclosures about AI use (both to the public and to affected individuals) and audit requirements for automated decisionmaking tools aimed at identifying and mitigating algorithmic bias. Similar laws have been introduced in other state legislatures, and they may proliferate if it becomes clear that comprehensive federal regulations are not forthcoming and as lawmakers become more educated on AI issues.December 2, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by Li Yali, Chinese Academy of Sciences A research team led by Prof. Zhang Ze from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a hyper-sampling imaging (HSI) technology that enhances the image quality and resolution of digital imaging systems. The study was published in Laser & Photonics Reviews . Current digital image sensors, such as CCD and CMOS chips, have reached their technical limit in pixel resolution , a core factor in capturing fine details for applications such as astronomy and remote sensing . In this study, researchers introduced HSI technology to enable sensors with fewer pixels to deliver ultra-high-resolution images. HSI operates by leveraging an optical steady wave field, which scans digital imaging sensors and extracts fine details beyond the traditional pixel resolution limit. Using this stable wave field—generated through the transverse-wave-vector-elimination method—the team determined the intra-pixel quantum efficiency of the sensor. This enabled the development of pixel subdivision algorithms that enhance digital cameras' imaging capabilities without relying on large datasets or creating artificial information. Unlike traditional super-resolution image algorithms, HSI offers a stable and dataset-independent solution. Tests on various targets—including imaging unmanned aerial vehicles, buildings, high-speed trains, and the moon—proved this method's robustness. HSI could be widely employed in satellite remote sensing, infrared night vision, and security surveillance, by delivering ultra-high-resolution images at a fraction of the cost required for upgrading current hardware. For example, using HSI, a 2k × 2k infrared imaging chip can achieve a pixel resolution of over 8k × 8k—levels that current commercial chips cannot achieve. This study demonstrates the potential of HSI technology. However, additional computational power is required to implement HSI on a larger scale. More information: Hemeng Xue et al, Hyper‐Sampling Imaging by Measurement of Intra‐Pixel Quantum Efficiency Using Steady Wave Field, Laser & Photonics Reviews (2024). DOI: 10.1002/lpor.202401306 Provided by Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Union news-dumped their offseason roster moves late Tuesday, announcing a formal parting of ways with Leon Flach. The club retains 24 players under contract for 2025, to be coached by a person still to be determined after the firing of Jim Curtin. That group includes Mikael Uhre, whose option automatically vested earlier in the season, and Isaiah LeFlore. It does not include Flach, out of contract at the end of the season and whom the Union are letting walk. The Union declined options on Homegrowns Brandon Craig and Matthew Real, defender Jack Elliott and forward Joaquin Torres. They also declined the purchase option for on-loan left back Jamir Berdecio. The Union described “ongoing negotiations” with Elliott, Craig and Alejandro Bedoya, who is out of contract. Also out of contract is Sam Adeniran, though the Union don’t plan to bring the forward acquired midseason from St. Louis back. Flach, still just 23, played 116 games (107 starts) with two goals and 10 assists in four seasons since coming over from St. Pauli in the German 2.Bundesliga. A dual U.S.-German citizen, he was more of a defense-first presence, one rated more highly by Curtin than Sporting Director Ernst Tanner. Flach said in October that he had not had any discussions with the club on a new contract by his choice. Berdecio, 22, was acquired on loan from Oriente Petrolero. He made 28 appearances for MLS Next Pro runner-up Union II but never made the squad for the first team. He made his international debut with Bolivia over the summer. Craig, 19, is a Homegrown product who has made one appearance with the Union for three minutes in 2022. He was loaned to Austin FC but did not play in 2023, then spent 2024 on loan with El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship, with one goal in 19 appearances. Real, now 25, made 52 appearances for the Union since 2018. He spent the season with the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, leading them to the USL title. LeFlore was signed by the Union last offseason from Houston but tore his ACL in the preseason and missed the entire year. Torres was loaned out to Chilean club Universidad Catolica in the spring. He was acquired from Montreal in 2023 but made just 14 appearances for the Union with one goal.