It looked like a recipe for disaster. So, when his country's swimmers were being accused of doping earlier this year, one Chinese official cooked up something fast. He blamed it on contaminated noodles. In fact, he argued, it could have been a culinary conspiracy concocted by criminals, whose actions led to the cooking wine used to prepare the noodles being laced with a banned heart drug that found its way into an athlete's system. This theory was spelled out to international anti-doping officials during a meeting and, after weeks of wrangling, finally made it into the thousands of pages of data handed over to the lawyer who investigated the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who had tested positive for that same drug. The attorney, appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency, refused to consider that scenario as he sifted through the evidence. In spelling out his reasoning, lawyer Eric Cottier paid heed to the half-baked nature of the theory. People are also reading... "The Investigator considers this scenario, which he has described in the conditional tense, to be possible, no less, no more," Cottier wrote. Even without the contaminated-noodles theory, Cottier found problems with the way WADA and the Chinese handled the case but ultimately determined WADA had acted reasonably in not appealing China's conclusion that its athletes had been inadvertently contaminated. Critics of the way the China case was handled can't help but wonder if a wider exploration of the noodle theory, details of which were discovered by The Associated Press via notes and emails from after the meeting where it was delivered, might have lent a different flavor to Cottier's conclusions. "There are more story twists to the ways the Chinese explain the TMZ case than a James Bond movie," said Rob Koehler, the director general of the advocacy group Global Athlete. "And all of it is complete fiction." Something in the kitchen was contaminated In April, reporting from the New York Times and the German broadcaster ARD revealed that the 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive for the banned heart medication trimetazidine, also known as TMZ. China's anti-doping agency determined the athletes had been contaminated, and so, did not sanction them. WADA accepted that explanation, did not press the case further, and China was never made to deliver a public notice about the "no-fault findings," as is often seen in similar cases. The stock explanation for the contamination was that traces of TMZ were found in the kitchen of a hotel where the swimmers were staying. In his 58-page report, Cottier relayed some suspicions about the feasibility of that chain of events — noting that WADA's chief scientist "saw no other solution than to accept it, even if he continued to have doubts about the reality of contamination as described by the Chinese authorities." But without evidence to support pursuing the case, and with the chance of winning an appeal at almost nil, Cottier determined WADA's "decision not to appeal appears indisputably reasonable." But how did the drugs get into the kitchen? A mystery remained: How did those traces of TMZ get into the kitchen? Shortly after the doping positives were revealed, the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations held a meeting on April 30 where it heard from the leader of China's agency, Li Zhiquan. Li's presentation was mostly filled with the same talking points that have been delivered throughout the saga — that the positive tests resulted from contamination from the kitchen. But he expanded on one way the kitchen might have become contaminated, harkening to another case in China involving a low-level TMZ positive. A pharmaceutical factory, he explained, had used industrial alcohol in the distillation process for producing TMZ. The industrial alcohol laced with the drug "then entered the market through illegal channels," he said. The alcohol "was re-used by the perpetrators to process and produce cooking wine, which is an important seasoning used locally to make beef noodles," Li said. "The contaminated beef noodles were consumed by that athlete, resulting in an extremely low concentration of TMZ in the positive sample. "The wrongdoers involved have been brought to justice." New information sent to WADA ... eventually This new information raised eyebrows among the anti-doping leaders listening to Li's report. So much so that over the next month, several emails ensued to make sure the details about the noodles and wine made their way to WADA lawyers, who could then pass it onto Cottier. Eventually, Li did pass on the information to WADA general counsel Ross Wenzel and, just to be sure, one of the anti-doping leaders forwarded it, as well, according to the emails seen by the AP. All this came with Li's request that the noodles story be kept confidential. Turns out, it made it into Cottier's report, though he took the information with a grain of salt. "Indeed, giving it more attention would have required it to be documented, then scientifically verified and validated," he wrote. Neither Wenzel nor officials at the Chinese anti-doping agency returned messages from AP asking about the noodles conspiracy and the other athlete who Li suggested had been contaminated by them. Meanwhile, 11 of the swimmers who originally tested positive competed at the Paris Games earlier this year in a meet held under the cloud of the Chinese doping case. Though WADA considers the case closed, Koehler and others point to situations like this as one of many reasons that an investigation by someone other than Cottier, who was hired by WADA, is still needed. "It gives the appearance that people are just making things up as they go along on this, and hoping the story just goes away," Koehler said. "Which clearly it has not." Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 16, 2024-- KEO World (KEO), a fintech leader in B2B digital payments and inventory financing, today announced that it has taken a significant step in its expansion. Through a partnership agreement with BTG Pactual Bank S.A., the largest investment bank in Latin America, KEO World will expand its operations in the Brazilian market. As part of the partnership, KEO's Workeo solution , in collaboration with the Amex Business Link PlatformTM, can help thousands of medium and large businesses in Brazil digitize their B2B invoice payments, which can result significant cost efficiencies and increased purchasing power. Founded in 2020, KEO has experienced rapid growth. KEO's Workeo solution, powered by KEO's flagship credit processing, provides businesses with a working capital line of credit through a digital wallet within a multi-product payment and billing rails, available via Amex Business LinkTM. Additionally, KEO offers its own proprietary blockchain payment rails, known as KEO Rails TM, to help make payments even easier. "We are delighted to have agreed to this partnership agreement with one of the largest financial institutions in South America, which will allow us to increase the reach of our B2B digital payments program and provide financing to many more companies in Brazil," said Paolo Fidanza , Founder and CEO of KEO. "In a market where less than 10% of total traditional credit is extended to SMEs, our Workeo product enables business buyers to access core inventory on credit and suppliers to increase their recurring sales, enhancing working capital management through a fully digital, frictionless, and low-cost financing and cash management platform thanks to our innovative payment rails, credit processing, and the American Express network." "Expanding the value proposition of the Amex Business LinkTM platform is one of our priorities so that buyers and suppliers can make real-time decisions that optimize their working capital and improve their operational-administrative and reconciliation processes. Thanks to this expansion, companies in Brazil will be able to access an innovative and 100% digital ecosystem that offers digital payment and billing tools for local and international transactions," said René Centeno, American Express, Supply Chain Solutions Global Head. About KEO World Founded in 2020, KEO World is a leading innovator of technology-based financial solutions with a mission to provide businesses with digital, seamless and secure ways to finance their supplies and increase efficiency in their cash flow. KEO is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with operations in the US, Canada, Mexico, and throughout Latin America. The company was the first non-bank financial institution to receive an American Express issuing license. To learn more, visit www.KEOworld.com . About American Express American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us at facebook.com/americanexpress , instagram.com/americanexpress , linkedin.com/company/american-express , twitter.com/americanexpress and youtube.com/americanexpress . American Express ® is a brand of American Express. Workeo is issued by KEO World S.A. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. under license from American Express. KEO presents Workeo, a credit solution through the Amex Business LinkTM platform. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216985773/en/ CONTACT: KEO World Media Contact Carlos Mejia Public Realtions carlos@elfashonguru.tv KEYWORD: FLORIDA LATIN AMERICA NORTH AMERICA UNITED STATES BRAZIL SOUTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY PAYMENTS FINANCE FINTECH BANKING OTHER TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE SMALL BUSINESS DATA MANAGEMENT SOURCE: KEO World Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/16/2024 05:52 PM/DISC: 12/16/2024 05:50 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241216985773/enWith Trump’s inauguration a few weeks away, NH prepares for changing immigration plans
SINGAPORE: A part-timer at a fast food restaurant shared on social media that their general manager has been making them pay $10 for each food serving tray that a customer throws out in the trash. In a post on Reddit’s ‘Ask Singapore’ forum, the part-timer explained that this came about because some “random, clueless customers” end up tossing their trays along with their leftover food into the trash bins. “Most of my co-workers are foreigners. We try our best to double-check every time we take out the trash in case there’s a tray in the bin,” he wrote, adding, “However, we can’t catch them all.” The part-timer also highlighted that the outlet is frequently understaffed, leaving workers to juggle multiple roles, which adds to the challenge of monitoring every discarded tray. As such, their general manager has implemented a policy where the worker who throws out the trash on a given day has to pay $10 for each lost tray. “I doubt a tray costs $10, and I feel it should not be on us to pay back at all,” he said while asking others, “Is what my general manager doing legal?” “If it is your turn to throw the trash, take some photo or video of you doing simple checks...” In the comments section, opinions were divided among netizens. Some argued that the fast food outlet has the right to make employees pay for the lost tray, while others believed it was unfair and exploitative. Those supporting the policy claimed that the trays are company property and that the person responsible for disposing of the trash should be held accountable for not conducting a thorough check. One Redditor said, “If you are tasked specifically to check the trash for the tray, legally, it’s allowable to deduct since you are not performing the task up to standard. But you could complain about the understaffing/overworking to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) if you want to go that route, but you’ll likely lose against a fast food corporation.” Those who opposed the policy argued that the customer should not be held responsible, as they weren’t the ones who threw the tray away and had no intention of doing so. One Redditor explained, “You are correct, cannot anyhow deduct salary under Singapore employment law just because it was you collecting that day, and need to establish blame. To establish blame, they need to prove it’s due to your unusual negligence and not just that it’s unavoidable that sometimes mistakes happen. Otherwise, the company can always deduct to save money since nobody works perfectly. And I can guarantee the trays do not cost even a dollar each.” Others offered suggestions on how to avoid being made to pay for the tray in the future. One Redditor commented, “If it is your turn to throw the trash, take some photo or video of you doing simple checks. If the management imposes a fine or deducts your pay, stand firm that you have checked, and escalate if they don’t give in.” Employers must hold an inquiry before deducting a worker’s salary As per the Ministry of Manpower, the company can deduct a worker’s salary “for damage or loss of money or goods including work gear, tools, equipment, and vehicles.” However, before making any deductions, the company must hold an inquiry to check if the worker is at fault. This means the employee should be given a chance to explain “the cause of the damage or loss.” The deduction can’t exceed 25% of the worker’s monthly salary and must be a one-time lump sum payment. Read also: Man, who works two jobs and spends just $700 a month, says he feels left behind by more successful friends Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Trump’s picks for top health jobs not just team of rivals but ‘team of opponents’ National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | A history of the Panama Canal — and why Trump can’t take it back on his own National Politics | President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America’s tallest peak But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Mbappé enduring 'difficult moment' as he misses another penalty kick and Madrid loses to AthleticThe Egyptian-Italian Business Forum will take place in Italy during the first quarter of 2025, according to an official announcement. Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, is expected to visit Italy to explore new opportunities for collaboration across multiple sectors. During a recent meeting with Italian Ambassador to Cairo, Michele Quaroni, El-Khatib discussed positive developments surrounding the launch of a RORO maritime transport line linking the ports of Damietta in Egypt and Trieste in Italy. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties between the two nations. El-Khatib highlighted that the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade is promoting the RORO line through Egyptian commercial offices in Europe and the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), aiming to facilitate business exchanges. The meeting also focused on potential collaboration in digitizing customs procedures, leveraging Italy’s advanced technologies in this field. Both parties discussed organizing joint training programs and the possibility of sending a delegation of Egyptian officials to Italy to learn from Italy’s experience in customs efficiency. El-Khatib emphasized that Egypt is working on significant reforms to streamline customs processes, aiming to reduce clearance times to just two days in 2025. This initiative is expected to improve trade flows, enhance Egypt’s standing in global trade indices, and support foreign business activity. Further discussions centered on expanding investment in Egypt’s pharmaceutical, medical device, and supplies sectors, with a view to meeting local demand and boosting exports. Ambassador Quaroni reiterated Italy’s commitment to enhancing economic relations with Egypt, noting growing interest from Italian companies in sectors such as vehicle manufacturing, recycling, and fuel production. The Ambassador confirmed that the upcoming visit of Minister El-Khatib will further strengthen ties and explore opportunities for joint investment projects. With trade between the two countries exceeding €6bn in 2023, Italy remains Egypt’s largest trading partner within the European Union. Italian investments in Egypt amounted to $3bn, spread across 1,288 companies, according to official data.
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé admitted he is going through a difficult moment as he missed another penalty kick and Real Madrid lost ground to Barcelona in the Spanish league after a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. Mbappé had his penalty saved by Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala in the 68th minute, and later Federico Valverde gifted a late goal by losing possession on defense to allow an easy winner by Gorka Guruzeta in the 80th. “Bad result,” Mbappé posted on Instagram. “A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it's the best time to change this situation and show who I am.” Mbappé sent the penalty shot to his right and Agirrezabala dived that way to make the stop. “We knew that he is a good penalty taker,” Agirrezabala said. “He missed the last one and I believed that he was going to choose the same side and luckily that’s what happened.” Mbappé, who had a goal disallowed for offside in the 13th, had also missed a penalty in Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League last week. He didn’t take the one for the club in a Spanish league match on Sunday, but he scored in the 2-0 win over Getafe to ease some of the pressure on him and the club. But it was another lackluster outing for the France star, who continues to struggle in his first season since finally joining the Spanish powerhouse. “I won’t evaluate the performance of a player because of a missed penalty. Obviously he is sad and disappointed, but you have to move on,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said about Mbappé. “He is not at his best level, but you have to give him time to adapt. You have to give him time to be able to do better.” Ancelotti also downplayed the bad play by Valverde, saying that mistakes can happen to anyone. Valverde had control of the ball but gave it away while trying to get past a couple of Athletic players instead of passing it to a teammate, leaving Guruzeta with an easy run into the area for his goal. Álex Berenguer had put the hosts ahead in the 53td and Jude Bellingham equalized for Madrid in the 78th. The defeat left Madrid four points behind Barcelona, which on Tuesday ended a three-match winless streak in the league with a 5-1 rout at Mallorca. Madrid, which has a game in hand, had won three consecutive league games since a 4-0 loss at home in the “clasico” against Barcelona. Madrid has lost five of its last 11 matches in all competitions. Athletic moved to fourth place with the victory, its fourth consecutive across all competitions. Both matches on Tuesday and Wednesday were moved forward in the schedule because the clubs will be playing in the Spanish Super Cup in January. Copa del Rey In the Copa del Rey, first-division clubs Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Real Betis all advanced over lower-division teams in the second round, but Villarreal lost 1-0 to fourth-division club Pontevedra and Girona fell on penalties to fourth-tier team Logrones. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer Tales Azzoni, The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — With Donald Trump’s Electoral College victory and narrow edge in the national popular vote, Republicans believe the president-elect has completely reformed the party coalitions. Trump swept the swing states this year and cut his margins significantly in Democratic states. But how much has the state-by-state partisan landscape really changed? According to Inside Elections’ Baseline metric, the latest shifts in partisanship have largely benefited Republicans, but Democratic gains in Georgia and Arizona over the past decade have pulled those states into swing-state status and pushed onetime toss-up territory such as Colorado and Virginia into the Democratic column. The Baseline metric is a more comprehensive way to measure the partisanship of each state and district. Beyond comparing the most recent presidential result with the previous one, Baseline takes into account all statewide elections over the four most recent election cycles to measure how a typical Republican and Democratic candidate would perform. This limits the impact of outlier races or cycles and acknowledges that electoral trends are often gradual. Vote-counting is still ongoing in a number of states but that is unlikely to change the Baseline calculation a great deal. Here’s a look at the partisan shifts across the country after the November elections: States that shifted right The biggest Baseline change compared with two years ago was in West Virginia, where Republicans extended their advantage by 11.5 points. That’s because the 2016 elections were dropped from the calculation to make room for this year’s results, which means Democratic victories for state treasurer and governor, and close-ish races for secretary of state and agriculture secretary are no longer included. Other shifts compared with 2022 were more subtle and spanned the partisan spectrum. The battleground state of Pennsylvania moved 2.4 points to the right. Republican states that moved further right included Montana (3.8 points) and Missouri (2.1), while Democratic states that saw rightward shifts included Hawaii (4.3), New Jersey (1.9) and New York, which moved 3.8 points, fueled in part by GOP gains on Long Island. The Baseline shift from 2020 to 2024 is more dramatic in the states that moved right. Beyond West Virginia, Arkansas is 8.5 points more Republican on the Baseline margin than it was four years ago, along with Idaho (6.7) and Wyoming (3.9). While Democrats now have a Baseline advantage of 18.7 points in New York, that represents a 6.9 point shift to the right since 2020. And Florida, which was once a swing state, moved 4.7 points rightward over the previous four years to give Republicans a whopping 10.3 point Baseline advantage. Double-digit reelection victories by Sen. Marco Rubio and Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022, followed by double-digit wins by Trump and Sen. Rick Scott this year, helped drive this shift. States that shifted left Considering Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss at the top of the ticket, it’s not surprising that fewer states shifted left. Republican states such as Alaska (3.8 points), Utah (2.7) and North Dakota (1.8) are slightly more Democratic on the Baseline margin now compared with two years ago, as is blue-leaning Washington (2.7). Colorado has seen the biggest leftward shift from 2020 and one of the biggest Democratic shifts in the past decade. The Centennial State has gone from a negligible 0.1 point Baseline edge for Democrats in 2014 to a 10.6 point Democratic advantage now. Ten years ago, Republicans won four out of five statewide elections. Now, they don’t hold any statewide offices, and Harris came close to matching Joe Biden’s 2020 margin in Colorado even though she slipped significantly in other parts of the country. Virginia has also shifted from swing-state status in 2014 (i.e., no advantage for either party) to a 5 point Baseline Democratic advantage today. Even after the 2016 elections, Democrats had just a 1 point Baseline edge in Virginia, but that’s far from the case now. Georgia and Arizona have shifted to the left over the past decade as well, propelling them from the GOP column into emerging battleground states. The Republican advantage has shrunk by 8.4 points in Georgia and 7.5 points in Arizona since 2014. States that remain close While the broader battleground has shifted, the closest states remain as they were. Wisconsin was the most evenly divided state following the 2020 elections (just a 0.4 point GOP advantage), and it remains the most evenly divided following this year’s elections (a 0.9 point difference in Republicans’ favor), according to the Baseline metric. More broadly, of the eight closest states in the 2020 and 2024 elections, seven are on both lists: Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Hampshire and Michigan. While Colorado was in the top eight four years ago, it’s since been replaced by Georgia. While that lineup hasn’t changed much over the past four years, it’s quite different from a decade ago. After the 2014 elections, the most evenly divided states, according to the Baseline metric, were (in order of competitiveness) Virginia, Colorado, Montana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada and Wisconsin. Overall, there’s been a gradual decrease in the number of competitive states. Following the 2014 and 2016 elections, there were 21 states where neither party had more than a 10 point Baseline advantage. That club dipped to 18 states after 2018, 16 following the 2020 elections and 14 after 2022. Now there are just 13 states with less than a 10 point difference between a typical Republican and Democratic candidate.Nasdaq Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions in Nasdaq Stocks as of Settlement Date December 13, 2024By CHRIS MEGERIAN and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — In the two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidency, he’s tried to demonstrate his dominance by naming loyalists for top administration positions, even though many lack expertise and some face sexual misconduct accusations. It often seems like he’s daring Congress to oppose his decisions. But on Thursday, Trump’s attempt to act with impunity showed a crack as Matt Gaetz , his choice for attorney general, withdrew from consideration. Trump had named Gaetz, a Florida congressman, to be the country’s top law enforcement official even though he was widely disliked by his colleagues, has little legal experience and was accused of having sex with an underage girl, an allegation he denied. After being plagued by investigations during his first presidency, Trump wanted a devoted ally in charge of the Justice Department during his second. However, it was never obvious that Gaetz could win enough support from lawmakers to get confirmed as attorney general. Trump chose for a replacement Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general who defended him during his first impeachment trial and supported his false claims of voter fraud. Now the question is whether Gaetz was uniquely unpalatable, or if Trump’s other picks might exceed his party’s willingness to overlook concerns that would have sunk nominees in a prior political era. The next test will likely be Pete Hegseth, who Trump wants to lead the Pentagon despite an allegation of sexual assault that he’s denied. So far, Republicans are rallying around Hegseth , an Army veteran and former Fox News host. Sen. Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who serves on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the controversy over Gaetz would have little bearing on Trump’s other choices. He said they would be considered “one at a time.” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, suggested otherwise, claiming “the dominoes are falling.” “The drip drip of evidence and truth is going to eventually doom some others,” he said. Trump’s election victory was a sign that there may not be many red lines left in American politics. He won the presidential race despite authoritarian, racist and misogynist rhetoric, not to mention years of lies about election fraud and his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was also criminally convicted of falsifying business records to pay hush money, and he was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil case. Empowered by voters who looked past his misconduct and saw him as a powerful agent of change, Trump has shown no deference to Washington norms while working to fill his second administration . The transition team hasn’t pursued federal background checks for Trump’s personnel choices. While some of his selections have extensive experience in the areas they’ve been chosen to lead, others are personal friends and Fox News personalities who have impressed and flattered Trump over the years. Several have faced allegations involving sexual misconduct . Hegseth is facing the most scrutiny after Gaetz. Once Trump announced Hegseth as his nominee for Pentagon chief, allegations emerged that he sexually assaulted a woman in California in 2017. The woman said he took her phone, blocked the door to the hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a police report made public this week. Hegseth told police at the time that the encounter had been consensual and denied any wrongdoing, the report said. However, he paid the woman a confidential settlement in 2023. Hegseth’s lawyer said the payment was made to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit. Trump’s choice for secretary of health and human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has faced allegations of misconduct too. A woman who babysat for him and his second wife told Vanity Fair magazine that Kennedy groped her in the late 1990s, when she was 23. Kennedy did not deny the allegation and texted an apology to the woman after the article was published. That isn’t the only hurdle for Kennedy; he’s spent years spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccines, raising fears about making him a top health official in the new administration. Linda McMahon, chosen by Trump to be education secretary, is fighting a lawsuit connected to her former company, World Wrestling Entertainment. She’s accused of knowingly enabling sexual exploitation of children by an employee as early as the 1980s, and she denies the allegations. Tulsi Gabbard is another person who could face a difficult confirmation battle, but for very different reasons. The former Democratic representative from Hawaii has been a vocal Trump ally, and he chose her to be national intelligence director. But there’s grave concern by lawmakers and national security officials over Gabbard’s history of echoing Russian propaganda. Critics said she would endanger relationships with U.S. allies. Gaetz was investigated by federal law enforcement for sex trafficking, but the case was closed without charges and Republicans have blocked the release of a related report from the House Ethics Committee. However, some allegations leaked out, including that Gaetz paid women for sex. One of the women testified to the committee that she saw Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl, according to a lawyer for the woman. As Gaetz met with senators this week, it became clear that he would face stubborn resistance from lawmakers who were concerned about his behavior and believed he was unqualified to run the Justice Department. “While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction,” Gaetz wrote on social media when announcing his withdrawal. Sen. Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican, said he believed there were four to six members of the caucus who would have voted against Gaetz, likely dooming his nomination, and “the math got too hard.” He said some of the issues and allegations around Gaetz were “maybe beyond the pale.” “I think there were just too many things, it was like a leaky dike, and you know, it broke,” Braun said. Trump thanked Gaetz in a post on Truth Social, his social media website, without addressing the substance of the allegations against him. “He was doing very well but, at the same time, did not want to be a distraction for the Administration, for which he has much respect,” Trump wrote. Associated Press writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Lisa Macaro contributed from Washington. Jill Colvin in New York and Adriana Gomez Licon in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also contributed.
In a bid to address hunger and malnutrition among vulnerable children, QNET, a global direct-selling company focused on wellness and lifestyle, has partnered with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative (LFBI) to support 1,000 children in the Makoko community of Lagos State. The initiative, part of LFBI’s Education Enhancement Intervention for Food Insecure Students (EDUFOOD) programme, aims to tackle food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and essential educational resources to underserved children. Supported by QNET’s legal partner, Transblue Limited, the programme aligns with QNET’s commitment to social impact and sustainable development. Malnutrition remains a critical issue in Nigeria, with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reporting that the country has the second-highest burden of stunted children globally. Approximately 32 per cent of Nigerian children under the age of five are stunted, and two million suffer from severe acute malnutrition. QNET’s regional manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Biram Fall, in a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP, highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating that, “Guided by our principle – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind (RYTHM), we believe that education and good health for children are the cornerstones of a thriving society. Partnering with LFBI allows us to make a tangible impact on vulnerable children’s lives, reflecting our mission to empower youths and improve communities.” For his part, managing director of Transblue Limited, Akeem Ajisafe, shared his thoughts: “This collaboration not only addresses food insecurity but also brings joy to young hearts, allowing them to truly experience the spirit of Christmas. Together, we are fostering hope, joy, and a brighter future for all.” Also, executive director of LFBI, Michael Sunbola, expressed gratitude for the partnership: “QNET’s support empowers us to reach even more children during this season of celebration, improving their health and unlocking their potential. Together, we are building a foundation for a brighter future.” The partnership underscores QNET’s commitment to sustainable development, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Zero Hunger (SDG 2) and Quality Education (SDG 4).Chiranjeevi makes a stylish entrance at PV Sindhu and Venkata Datta Sai's wedding reception in HyderabadFrench lawmakers have passed a no-confidence vote against the government, throwing the European Union's second-biggest economic power deeper into a crisis that threatens its capacity to legislate and tame a massive budget deficit. or signup to continue reading Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces on Wednesday to back a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, with a majority 331 votes in support of the motion. Barnier has to tender his resignation and that of his government to President Emmanuel Macron, making his minority government's three-month tenure the shortest lived in France's Fifth Republic beginning in 1958. He is expected to do so on Thursday morning, French media reported. The hard left and far right punished Barnier for using special constitutional powers to adopt part of an unpopular budget without a final vote in parliament, where it lacked majority support. The draft budget had sought 60 billion euros ($A97.98 billion) in savings in a drive to shrink a gaping deficit. "This (deficit) reality will not disappear by the magic of a motion of censure," Barnier told lawmakers ahead of the vote, adding the budget deficit would come back to haunt whichever government comes next. No French government had lost a confidence vote since Georges Pompidou's in 1962. Macron ushered in the crisis by calling a snap election in June that delivered a polarised parliament. With its president diminished, France risks ending the year without a stable government or a 2025 budget, although the constitution allows special measures that would avert a US-style government shutdown. France's political turmoil will further weaken a European Union already reeling from the implosion of Germany's coalition government, and weeks before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. The country's outgoing defence minister Sebastien Lecornu warned the turmoil could impact French support for Ukraine. The hard left France Unbowed (LFI) party demanded Macron's resignation. Barnier's political demise was cheered by far-right chief Marine Le Pen, who has sought for years to portray her National Rally party as a government in waiting. "I'm not pushing for Macron's resignation," she said. "The pressure on the president will get greater and greater. Only he will make that decision." France faces a period of deep political uncertainty that is already unnerving investors in French sovereign bonds and stocks. Earlier this week, France's borrowing costs briefly exceeded those of Greece, generally considered far more risky. Macron must now make a choice. The Elysee Palace said the president would address the nation on Thursday evening. Three sources told Reuters that Macron aimed to install a new prime minister swiftly, with one saying he wanted to name a premier before a ceremony to reopen the Notre-Dame Cathedral on Saturday, which Trump is due to attend. Any new prime minister would face the same challenges as Barnier in getting bills, including the 2025 budget, adopted by a divided parliament. There can be no new parliamentary election before July. Macron could alternatively ask Barnier and his ministers to stay on in a caretaker capacity while he takes time to identify a prime minister able to attract sufficient cross-party support to pass legislation. 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Nathan Tella has struggled for game time with Bayer 04 Leverkusen this season, but revealed he’ll be patient and wait for his opportunity. Super Eagles and Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacker, Nathan Temitayo Tella, heaved a sigh of relief after finding the net against Bayern Munich last night, for the first time this season, Soccernet.ng reports. The England-born Nigerian winger was a squad player under Xabi Alonso last season, but has seen his playing time reduce drastically this campaign. Tella came on in the 61st minute in Bayer’s DFB Pokal clash against Bayern Munich, and got on the scoresheet eight minutes later, heading home from Alejandro Grimaldo’s cross to open his goal scoring account for the season. Speaking after the game, the former Southampton man revealed Manuel Neuer’s 18th minute red card gave Die Werkself an advantage in the game. “We had a game plan; we knew they were going to press really high and press us with the ball and without, so we were able to execute that and I think it made the job a bit easier when the goalkeeper (Manuel Neuer) got sent off. We had to show a mature performance and thankfully we were able to win today,” the 25-year-old told ESPN after the game. Additionally, Tella revealed he’d been frustrated by his continuous lack of playing time, and was relieved to get on the score sheet last night. “It’s good. It feels really nice you know. I’ll be honest, it’s been really frustrating from the start of the season. I think every player wants to play as much as they can and I feel like I’ve been ready to play but I can’t argue with the coach as he knows what’s best for the team and he made the decision not to start me but to bring me on and it worked out pretty well today, so I’m happy.” Despite his lack of playing time, Tella revealed his head coach, Xabi Alonso, has been supportive. “He’s been saying keep going, keep being patient. Obviously, he knows it’s frustrating, as it is for every player who hasn’t started but he wanted me to just stay patient and that my time is going to come and thankfully, that’s today,” the former Burnley man concluded. Bayer 04 Leverkusen are on course to winning a consecutive League Cup title after defeating Bayern Munich.Ana cinikin N50b duk mako a kasuwar shanu a KanoThe American Athletic Conference is the only league whose championship game matchup is set: Army vs. Tulane. The final week of the regular season will determine pairings for the other eight conferences. Here's a look at the possible matchups in the Power Four and Group of Five. All championship games are Dec. 7 except in the AAC, Conference USA and Mountain West, which will be played Dec. 6. ACC at Charlotte, North Carolina SMU vs. Miami or Clemson. Miami is in if it beats Syracuse. Clemson is in if Miami loses. Big Ten at Indianapolis Oregon vs. Ohio State, Penn State or Indiana. Ohio State is in if it beats Michigan or if Penn State and Indiana lose this week. Penn State is in if it beats Maryland and Ohio State loses. Indiana is in if it beats Purdue and Ohio State and Penn State lose. Big 12 at Arlington, Texas Arizona State vs. Iowa State if both win this week. Multiple scenarios including BYU, Colorado and other teams exist otherwise. SEC at Atlanta Georgia vs. winner of Texas-Texas A&M game. American Athletic at TBD Army vs. Tulane. Conference USA at Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville State vs. Liberty, Western Kentucky or Sam Houston. Liberty is in with a win over Sam Houston. WKU is in with a win over Jacksonville State and a Liberty loss. Sam Houston is in with a win over Liberty and a Jacksonville State win. Mid-American at Detroit Miami, Bowling Green and Ohio are tied for first place and control their destinies. Miami-Bowling Green winner is in, as is Ohio if it beats Ball State. Other scenarios exist that include those teams and Buffalo. Mountain West at Boise, Idaho Boise State vs. UNLV or Colorado State. If UNLV and CSU both win or lose their final regular-season games, the tie would be broken by either College Football Playoff rankings or results-based computer metrics. Sun Belt at TBD Louisiana-Lafayette at Marshall if both win their games this week. Other scenarios exist if one or both lose. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up . AP college football: and The Associated Press
The American Athletic Conference is the only Football Bowl Subdivision league whose championship game matchup is set: Army vs. Tulane. The final week of the regular season will determine pairings for the other eight conferences. Here's a look at the possible matchups in the Power Four and Group of Five. All championship games are Dec. 7 except in the AAC, Conference USA and Mountain West, which will be played Dec. 6. ACC at Charlotte, North Carolina SMU vs. Miami or Clemson. Miami is in if it beats Syracuse. Clemson is in if Miami loses. Big Ten at Indianapolis Oregon vs. Ohio State, Penn State or Indiana. Ohio State is in if it beats Michigan or if Penn State and Indiana lose this week. Penn State is in if it beats Maryland and Ohio State loses. Indiana is in if it beats Purdue and Ohio State and Penn State lose. Big 12 at Arlington, Texas Arizona State vs. Iowa State if both win this week. Multiple scenarios including BYU, Colorado and other teams exist otherwise. SEC at Atlanta Georgia vs. winner of Texas-Texas A&M game. American Athletic at TBD Army vs. Tulane. Conference USA at Jacksonville, Florida Jacksonville State vs. Liberty, Western Kentucky or Sam Houston. Liberty is in with a win over Sam Houston. WKU is in with a win over Jacksonville State and a Liberty loss. Sam Houston is in with a win over Liberty and a Jacksonville State win. Mid-American at Detroit Miami, Bowling Green and Ohio are tied for first place and control their destinies. Miami-Bowling Green winner is in, as is Ohio if it beats Ball State. Other scenarios exist that include those teams and Buffalo. Mountain West at Boise, Idaho Boise State vs. UNLV or Colorado State. If UNLV and CSU both win or lose their final regular-season games, the tie would be broken by either College Football Playoff rankings or results-based computer metrics. Sun Belt at TBD Louisiana-Lafayette at Marshall if both win their games this week. Other scenarios exist if one or both lose. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
NEW YORK , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of common stock of MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGPI) between May 4, 2023 and October 30, 2024 . A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 14, 2025 . So what: If you purchased MGPI common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. What to do next: To join the MGPI class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 14, 2025 . A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made materially false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about MGPI's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, defendants repeatedly touted a strong demand and "normal" inventory levels in brown goods (i.e., American whiskies and tequila), when in fact there had been a slowdown in consumption and oversupply in their products. Worse, defendants had assured investors that they were positioned differently than their competitors, and that this was a non-issue, because MGPI had already taken steps to mitigate the risk, when in fact it had not. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the MGPI class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=9167 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm , on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/ . Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 case@rosenlegal.com www.rosenlegal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mgpi-investors-have-opportunity-to-lead-mgp-ingredients-inc-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302338947.html SOURCE THE ROSEN LAW FIRM, P. A.How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/24/2024US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat beltsCrystal Intelligence and Banxa Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Compliance for Embedded Crypto Solutions