Atalanta ’s 11-match winning streak in Serie A ended with a 1-1 draw at Lazio , but Marco Brescianini’s 88th-minute equaliser kept them top of the table. Fourth-placed Lazio dominated the first half in Rome and were rewarded in the 27th minute when Nicolò Rovella played a high through ball to Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, who cut inside the box and sent a bouncing volley into the net to break. But Gian Piero Gasperini’s relentless side kept pushing and earned a draw in a thrilling finish to the game. Both sides had several chances to score late on before Brescianini tapped into an open goal with two minutes to go after Ademola Lookman set him up him from the left. Inter ’s coach, Simone Inzaghi, reaffirmed his faith in Lautaro Martínez after he ended his goal drought in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Cagliari that kept the Nerazzurri at the top of Serie A. Inter’s skipper had not scored for his club since 3 November in a 1-0 win over Venezia. But the Argentinian striker got back on the scoresheet in the 71st minute with a volley to put his team 2-0 up. Inzaghi praised Martinez’s resilience despite his recent struggles. “Naturally, this situation was weighing on him, though we told him to relax and that he continued to give the team so much with his work. Lautaro [Martínez] will never be a problem for Inter, only a resource,” Inzaghi told DAZN streaming service. Alessandro Bastoni’s header and Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty sealed Inter’s fifth consecutive away win. Inzaghi praised his side’s hard work from set pieces and the contributions of players such as Federico Dimarco, Calhanoglu and Kristjan Asllani. “At the end of the first half, we congratulated the team on their performance and knew we just had to keep going against a tenacious Cagliari side,” Inzaghi added. The manager was upbeat as he set his sights on Inter’s fourth consecutive Supercoppa title and a 21st Scudetto after lifting the title last season. “This exciting 2024 ends with the 20th Scudetto that will forever unite us with the fans and directors, but now we go to Saudi Arabia for the Supercoppa hoping to win it for the fourth year in a row.” Inter are a point behind Atalanta with a game in hand. The two sides will meet in the semi-finals of the Supercoppa Italiana in Saudi Arabia on 2 January with the winner advancing to face either Juventus or Milan. “We know that we are Inter, we have objectives and it is only right to declare them. It takes a lot of sacrifice, January and February will have us playing constantly, but I am fortunate to have players ready to give their all, whether for 95 minutes or five, and that is important,” Inzaghi added. Patrick Vieira’s Genoa won at Empoli 2-1 with goals from Milan Badelj and Caleb Ekuban. Lautaro Valenti’s header eight minutes into stoppage time gave Parma a 2-1 win against Monza and ruined the debut of the bottom-placed side’s new coach, Salvatore Bocchetti.Residents in Seattle, Washington, plan to stop tipping as a minimum wage hike in the Democrat-run city looms. The city’s minimum wage is supposed to go from $19.97 to $20.76 an hour on January 1, the Daily Mail reported on Friday. Tipping workers on top of the approaching hourly rate hike does not appear to be a popular idea with some residents who have said they will no longer be shelling out the extra money for workers. The Mail article continued: One user who shared a Reddit post on the wage hike, which has picked up steam in the local area, said: ‘With Seattle’s new minimum wage going into effect really soon, most food industry workers are finally reaching a level playing field. ‘As a result, I’ll no longer be tipping more than 5-10%. And I’m ONLY doing that if service is EXCEPTIONAL. It’s only fair—hard work deserves fair pay across all industries. ‘Any instance where I am ordering busing my own table, getting my own utensils, etc warrants $0. I also am not tipping at coffee shops anymore.’ Seattle’s minimum wage rate is among the highest in America, KTTH radio host Jason Rantz wrote in an opinion piece on Thursday. He noted that Seattle’s minimum wage ordinance requires the increases based on inflation. Rantz then said, “Seattle restaurant operators are panicked ahead of a minimum wage update that will now prevent tips and benefits from being deducted from hourly wages. For some Seattle restaurants, it will add about $45,000 in expenses per month that they don’t have.” Restaurant worker Brandon Nyland also spoke of the difficulties the pay raise may shove onto businesses, King 5 reported on Friday. “A lot of restaurants are going to have razor-thin, one- to three-percent profit margins. So, a lot of places are probably going to build that price increase into the menu,” he said. In 2021, Breitbart News’s economics editor John Carney noted that President Joe Biden (D) claimed raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour would force employers to pay a living wage to people working for them. However, Carney said, “the weight of economic studies say that it would have an adverse effect on employment.”Brehm: Trump’s recess appointment scheme is reckless
Filamon Limited, an Australian biotech company focused on developing next-gen anti-inflammatory drugs, has announced its breakthrough dementia treatment. ALPHA-003 is designed to preserve the integrity of vital brain cell structures and protect them against destruction caused by brain inflammation. In healthy neurons, the tau protein stabilizes , crucial tube-like structures that, together with neurofilaments, maintain the neurons’ shape and provide mechanical support. However, when it’s modified, tau can form – tangles that degrade these key structures. This is seen in a group of diseases called tauopathies, such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, and (CTE). Existing dementia treatments focus on reducing the consequences of this structural damage but have enjoyed only moderate success. Now, an Australian biotech company, Filamon Limited, has announced its breakthrough treatment, , which is aimed at halting the progression of dementia by preventing microtubular destruction. “The underlying problem with most forms of dementia is the destruction of a key structural component of brain cells known as microtubules,” said Associate Professor Kieran Scott, Professor of Oncology at Western Sydney University, and co-founder of Filamon. “These long, hollow tubes are vital to healthy brain function. In dementia, these microtubules degrade, resulting in the death of brain cells. “To date, no one has found a way of preventing microtubular destruction,” Scott said. “We believe ALPHA-003 has the potential to be that first drug by stabilizing the two main brain cell components whose job is to protect microtubules from damage – tau and neurofilaments.” ALPHA-003 is designed to prevent damaging brain inflammation by binding to tau and neurofilaments, providing the microtubular protection that Scott is referring to. The result of deep-learning, computational drug design technology developed in Australia, ALPHA-003 started life as a more general anti-inflammatory drug, countering the effects of human group IIA secretory phospholipase A (hGIIA), a significant player in inflammatory conditions, before its developers realized its potential for treating neuroinflammation, specifically. “ALPHA-003 was under development as a new form of anti-inflammatory drug that worked by blocking the activating effects of the key inflammatory ligand, hGIIA, on a range of cell structural proteins,” Professor Graham Kelly, Filamon’s co-founder, CEO, and Managing Director said in an interview with . “Activation of those proteins underlies most chronic inflammatory changes. Recent published data has shown that tau is another structural protein that responds to hGIIA, so we simply asked the question whether ALPHA-003 would have the same protective effect on tau. Our studies showed that it does, to the extent of blocking the ability of tau to form sheets of oligomers that comprise the ‘tau neurofibrillary tangles.’” But it wasn’t just the need to fill a treatment niche that drove the drug’s development. Kelly explained to that experiencing the devastating effects of dementia first-hand was also a motivating factor. “The personal angle has been the confronting experience of seeing a very good friend who has always been a bundle of energy and force of nature deteriorate into a tragic, sunken, shell of a woman who has lost all recognition of friends and family,” he said. But does ALPHA-003 work? Pre-clinical studies strongly suggest that it does. Importantly, the drug has been found to cross the blood-brain barrier in mammals, meaning it can exert a direct effect on brain cells. The team at Filamon were so happy with the results that they announced them prior to journal publication. “The announced news is literally freshly generated,” Kelly told . “We considered it to be of such importance to warrant being released pre-publication. More studies are underway, and the results of those studies will be the subject of journal submissions.” Kelly foresees ALPHA-003 being used to treat dementia at the time of diagnosis. “We see dementia as a two-step process involving (i) creation of an ongoing neuroinflammatory trigger, and (ii) the consequences of that trigger,” he told . “ALPHA-003 is aiming at blocking the latter, but that requires accepting that the underlying neuroinflammation trigger continues unabated. ALPHA-003 simply is aiming to mitigate the effects of the trigger. Another Filamon experimental drug program underway with another drug technology aims to deactivate this trigger.” Filamon aims to have ALPHA-003 available for use in 2026. It’s expected that the drug will treat tauopathies other than the two major forms of dementia – Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia – such as progressive supranuclear palsy, an uncommon Parkinson’s-like disorder, and CTE, caused by repeated concussions. Source: [PDF]HICKSVILLE, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flagstar Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FLG) (the "Company") today announced the appointment of Brian Callanan , Senior Managing Director and General Counsel at Liberty Strategic Capital ("Liberty"), to its Board of Directors, effective December 16, 2024 . Commenting on the appointment, Joseph M. Otting , Chairman, President, and CEO said, "I'm pleased to have Brian join our Board. His proven track record and expertise in financial services, along with his strategic insights will be instrumental as we continue to execute on our transformation and long-term vision. Brian's perspectives will provide valuable guidance, and his leadership will play a critical role in driving sustainable growth, ensuring we achieve long-term success and maximize the value we deliver to our shareholders, employees, and clients." Callanan is a distinguished lawyer with extensive experience in financial regulation, regulatory compliance, and financial technology. At Liberty, Callanan leads the firm's legal function, serves on its Investment Committee, and focuses on financial sector investments. Prior to joining Liberty, he served as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, overseeing 2,000 lawyers across the department. As Chief General Counsel, he played a key role in major initiatives such as economic rescue programs during COVID-19, the design of new economic sanctions, and the implementation of tax reform. While serving as Deputy General Counsel, Callanan managed major litigation and advised on regulatory reform efforts, among other responsibilities. For his service, he received the Alexander Hamilton Award, the department's highest honor. This appointment aligns with the $1.05 billion equity investment in March 2024 , which stipulated that two Board seats would be granted to lead investor Liberty Strategic Capital. With Callanan's addition, the Company's Board of Directors, which was reconstituted earlier in 2024, expands to nine members, including Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph M. Otting , Milton Berlinski , Alessandro P. DiNello , Alan Frank , Marshall Lux , Lead Independent Director Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin , Allen Puwalski , and Jennifer Whip. About Flagstar Financial, Inc. Flagstar Financial, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York . At September 30, 2024, the Company had $114.4 billion of assets, $73.0 billion of loans, deposits of $83 .0 billion, and total stockholders' equity of $8 .6 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates over 400 branches, including a significant presence in the Northeast and Midwest and locations in high growth markets in the Southeast and West Coast. In addition, the Bank has approximately 80 private banking teams located in over 10 cities in the metropolitan New York City region and on the West Coast, which serve the needs of high-net worth individuals and their businesses. Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This release may include forward‐looking statements by the Company and our authorized officers pertaining to such matters as our goals, beliefs, intentions, and expectations regarding (a) revenues, earnings, loan production, asset quality, liquidity position, capital levels, risk analysis, divestitures, acquisitions, and other material transactions, among other matters; (b) the future costs and benefits of the actions we may take; (c) our assessments of credit risk and probable losses on loans and associated allowances and reserves; (d) our assessments of interest rate and other market risks; (e) our ability to execute on our strategic plan, including the sufficiency of our internal resources, procedures and systems; (f) our ability to attract, incentivize, and retain key personnel and the roles of key personnel; (g) our ability to achieve our financial and other strategic goals, including those related to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., which was completed on December 1, 2022, our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction, and our ability to fully and timely implement the risk management programs institutions greater than $100 billion in assets must maintain; (h) the effect on our capital ratios of the approval of certain proposals approved by our shareholders during our 2024 annual meeting of shareholders; (i) the conversion or exchange of shares of the Company's preferred stock; (j) the payment of dividends on shares of the Company's capital stock, including adjustments to the amount of dividends payable on shares of the Company's preferred stock; (k) the availability of equity and dilution of existing equity holders associated with amendments to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan; (l) the effects of the reverse stock split; and (m) transactions relating to the sale of our mortgage business and mortgage warehouse business. Forward‐looking statements are typically identified by such words as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "outlook," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "should," "confident," and other similar words and expressions, and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, which change over time. Additionally, forward‐looking statements speak only as of the date they are made; the Company does not assume any duty, and does not undertake, to update our forward‐looking statements. Furthermore, because forward‐looking statements are subject to assumptions and uncertainties, actual results or future events could differ, possibly materially, from those anticipated in our statements, and our future performance could differ materially from our historical results. Our forward‐looking statements are subject to, among others, the following principal risks and uncertainties: general economic conditions and trends, either nationally or locally; conditions in the securities, credit and financial markets; changes in interest rates; changes in deposit flows, and in the demand for deposit, loan, and investment products and other financial services; changes in real estate values; changes in the quality or composition of our loan or investment portfolios, including associated allowances and reserves; changes in future allowance for credit losses, including changes required under relevant accounting and regulatory requirements; the ability to pay future dividends; changes in our capital management and balance sheet strategies and our ability to successfully implement such strategies; recent turnover in our Board of Directors and our executive management team; changes in our strategic plan, including changes in our internal resources, procedures and systems, and our ability to successfully implement such plan; changes in competitive pressures among financial institutions or from non‐financial institutions; changes in legislation, regulations, and policies; the imposition of restrictions on our operations by bank regulators; the outcome of pending or threatened litigation, or of investigations or any other matters before regulatory agencies, whether currently existing or commencing in the future; the success of our blockchain and fintech activities, investments and strategic partnerships; the restructuring of our mortgage business; our ability to recognize anticipated expense reductions and enhanced efficiencies with respect to our recently announced strategic workforce reduction; the impact of failures or disruptions in or breaches of the Company's operational or security systems, data or infrastructure, or those of third parties, including as a result of cyberattacks or campaigns; the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, military conflict (including the Russia / Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences), terrorism or other geopolitical events; and a variety of other matters which, by their nature, are subject to significant uncertainties and/or are beyond our control. Our forward-looking statements are also subject to the following principal risks and uncertainties with respect to our merger with Flagstar Bancorp, which was completed on December 1, 2022 , and our acquisition of substantial portions of the former Signature Bank through an FDIC-assisted transaction: the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the transactions will not be realized when expected or at all; the possibility of increased legal and compliance costs, including with respect to any litigation or regulatory actions related to the business practices of acquired companies or the combined business; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in or as a result of the transactions within the expected timeframes or at all; and revenues following the transactions may be lower than expected. Additionally, there can be no assurance that the Community Benefits Agreement entered into with NCRC, which was contingent upon the closing of the Company's merger with Flagstar Bancorp, Inc., will achieve the results or outcome originally expected or anticipated by us as a result of changes to our business strategy, performance of the U.S. economy, or changes to the laws and regulations affecting us, our customers, communities we serve, and the U.S. economy (including, but not limited to, tax laws and regulations). More information regarding some of these factors is provided in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10‐K/A for the year ended December 31, 2023, Quarterly Report on Forms 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 , June 30, 2024 , and September 30, 2024 , and in other SEC reports we file. Our forward‐looking statements may also be subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those we may discuss in this news release, on our conference call, during investor presentations, or in our SEC filings, which are accessible on our website and at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov . Investor Contact: Salvatore J. DiMartino (516) 683-4286 Media Contact: Nicole Yelland (248) 219-9234 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flagstar-financial-inc-appoints-brian-callanan-to-board-of-directors-302331692.html SOURCE Flagstar Financial, Inc.
Your weekly horoscope is here . Mercury loves a regular retrograde, signaling it’s time for some checks and balances, reflection, and course correction. On Tuesday, the messenger hits reverse for her final retrograde of the year. It’s the season of the centaur, so can your horse walk backward? It’s as awkward as it sounds! This sign prefers progress over procrastination with an “anywhere but here” attitude, so you may prefer to be out swirling a cocktail stick at a fun party rather than focusing on due diligence. However, you have a vision, so get the jump on your 2025 and beyond. Make your list and check it twice! Yes, triple-check everything before agreeing, signing, purchasing, or hitting send. Read on to discover what’s in store for your sign during the week of November 24 through November 30, 2024. Aries With the planet of communication and gadgets spinning backward in your sphere of big ideas, travel, and adventure, how about a research and brainstorming session or three over the next few weeks? A spontaneous trip, overseas connection, or media moment could be right up your alley. Finally ready to create that digital course, teach, or apply for your dream college? Be sure to research first, as retrogrades are famous for turning up vital information. That said, some prefer to throw caution to the wind. However, my advice is to check things twice. By December 15, you’ll be ready to roll out your ideas as the planet of spin returns to business as usual. Taurus Rethinking an intimate connection or where you’re investing your heart, time, or money? You might be by Monday, and perhaps it’s a good idea to regularly audit so you stay on track and up to date. Consider your approach, needs, and whether they’re being met—or can be met. How’s your bedside manner? If you could use some help opening up communication channels on the deep and meaningful side of life, this is your time. Adventures in the metaphysical realm could also be calling, whether that’s learning through a teacher or friend, teaching, or creating your own inspired designs or entire system. Through December 15, notice what or who comes up, then proceed. Gemini Relationships are up for renewal, renegotiation, and a fresh take after some reflection. As your ruling planet, Mercury takes its final backspin for the year, this retrograde is prime time for taking stock of your significant one-on-ones. Relationships are in the spotlight, so get the bird’s-eye view on them. Consider your philosophical take rather than singular mundane details. Are you inspired? Are you inspiring? Is there adventure and stimulation? What might be changing that you need to acknowledge—or are excited about calling in? Love zombies from the past are prone to appearing over this period. What message do they have for you? Rule of thumb: this isn’t the time to get back with an ex. After December 15, you’re clear to move ahead with plans—or that cutie who recently appeared in your life. Cancer Routines could use an occasional audit, and this week is the week. Get in now before the silly season kicks in and tidy up your act. With Mercury flipping into retrograde in your sphere of work, wellness, and the habits that underpin them, this is your sign. Consider the quality of your thoughts. Perhaps it’s time to think bigger or start a daily mantra of positivity and possibility. Work connections, opportunities, or ideas are in the offing for reflection, so you know what you want to draw to you and which direction to head in. An old contact could be just the thing, so look back or note who pops into your mind or world. Research, try new approaches, then make changes after December 15. Leo Live, love, laugh. I know it’s a bumper sticker, but it’s perfect for Sagittarius season and the Mercury retrograde it’s riding in on. Leo needs the light to shine, plenty of play, and lots of drama (the fun kind, like theater, music, and your favorite shows). This season lights up your sphere of fun, even if Mercury IS spinning into retrograde on Monday through December 15. It’s a good time to reflect on what brings joy to your heart and inspires your creative spark. Leisure time is your space to do whatever you want, so try a few things out. Test a jewelry-making course, yoga, or even therapy horses. Often it’s about the experience and the journey, so just get moving and keep an open mind—with no performance pressure. Virgo As Mercury, your ruling planet, slows down to retrograde for the last time this year, take a moment to reflect and review your domestic sphere. Is it your roots? Family? Considering a move or dreaming of an exotic location? Whatever it is, more information tends to come to light over this period, so note what that is. A change of heart, a need for space, or a tree change? Consider options way outside your usual range. You can always come back to practical later. Open it up, brainstorm around the kitchen table or bench. The world is becoming more flexible, so lean into it and think big. Now think bigger. So often, where there’s a will, there’s a way—but first, you need the idea. Libra The moon glides through your sign Monday through Wednesday evening, making it the perfect time for one-on-ones, enjoying a beautiful space or the arts, and getting creative. Note your feelings and what impacts you emotionally over these days; it could bring something to your conscious awareness. Mercury, the planet of communication, is retrograde in your sphere of local connections and learning, so what’s up for review and a redo? Perhaps you’re not making the most of those connections. Open up conversations and see where they lead and what they reveal. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. Thoughts about a topic you’re ready to pursue? Research courses or platforms to share your knowledge. Scorpio With the moon in your sign Wednesday evening through early Saturday, dive deep into conversation on all the hot topics—from metaphysics to current events. This will help you hone your gut feeling about your direction and make sense of how you feel about it. As Mercury spins into retrograde in your finance and values sector, it’s time to review how you earn or spend money. What are the assets and resources at your disposal? And how do they tie into your highest values? The clearer you are about your values, the more consciously you can align with them. Over this period, reflect, research, and review. Work out your pitch, investigate investment options, and note what draws your attention. Sagittarius Walk, don’t run, as Mercury swings back into retrograde—this time in your sign. That means it’s ground zero for you, so it’s best practice to move a little slower and more mindfully than your usual pace. A change of mind or plan that includes more clarity and preparation is likely. This is your time to review and plan anew. With so many big planetary changes coming up, the shifts are in your favor. Open up to thoughts, impressions, and inspirations for your ventures and direction. This may require a shift in mindset and energy. It could be time for the “if not now, then when” question. So how about it? Sometimes you have to set the goal for the path and opportunities to appear. Get ready to make tracks once the retrograde ends after December 15. Capricorn Finally, Pluto’s run through Capricorn comes to an end on Tuesday as it glides into the communal sign of Aquarius. It’s been in your sign since 2008, making its presence known with the massive global financial crisis. Have we learned our lessons on big money and capitalist corporate structures? Let’s hope so. In your own life, use your MO of total reinvention to navigate some serious challenges and step into your personal power. The best news is that the pressure is finally off your shoulders, so breathe easy! You’re an older, wiser fox even if you’re still very young! Heading into your sphere of finance, there’s a collective feel about this one, so consider investing in ethical humanitarian projects or think about how the way you earn contributes to society as a whole. The new solar season lights up your zen zone, so find time between festivities to recharge, integrate your experiences, and touch base with your inner world. Aquarius Reviewing social connections, approaches, or group affiliations? This week, Mercury spins into retrograde in your sphere of all of the above, making it the best time to consider what you want. What do you want to achieve or experience with a crowd, group, or friendships? A new addition may arrive, one may leave, or you may be ready to change your approach. Ready to try some classes and learn with others? A fitness group or book club? Expansion, positivity, and optimism—as well as some outdoorsy energy—may be the ticket. Or maybe socializing and learning with PowerPoint parties fits the bill. Will you host or join an event? Explore your options and decide after mid-December. Pisces Your career sector is catching the light of this solar season as well as this week’s Mercury retrograde. While the usual drill of review and course correction applies, this retrograde also challenges you to pull your cosmic consciousness into a philosophy or conceptualize your ideas to share with others. How can you teach or explain something you understand but others don’t quite grasp? Find the words or images to communicate the intangible. Rethinking your brand, how the public sees you, or an aspect of your career could be beneficial. This is a great time to reflect on your year for context before moving forward or planning for next year. More information tends to come to light, so take note of what surfaces. Vanessa Montgomery—a.k.a. Astro All-Starz—is a professional counseling astrologer and the upcoming author of Astro Power: A Simple Guide to Prediction and Destiny for the Modern Mystic . Aimed at enlightenment and seeing past labels to the oneness that unites us all, Montgomery’s work also helps navigate the practical essentials with grounded cosmic intel. Her motto: Free your mind, own your power, create your world. You can learn more at astroallstarz.com or follow Montgomery on Instagram @astro_allstarz .Manchester United and Manchester City are both going after Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres , while Barcelona face competition from Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool for Devyne Rensch . Join us for the latest transfer news, Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men's grades | Women's grades TOP STORIES - Amorim wants final say on Man United transfers - Rodri leaves door open to Real Madrid transfer - Mourinho pans Cristiano Ronaldo reunion rumour TRENDING RUMORS - Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres is a top target for both Manchester United and Manchester City , putting him in the middle of a transfer tug-of-war between his former manager Rúben Amorim and ex-sporting director Hugo Viana, according to The Sun . Gyökeres has scored 67 goals in 69 appearances since he joined Sporting at the start of last season, making him one of the most coveted forwards in Europe. The Sweden international is wanted at United, where Amorim has his first match in charge at Ipswich Town on Sunday, and City, where Viana will official begin work next summer as Txiki Begiristain's replacement. - Ajax 's Devyne Rensch has been monitored by Barcelona in recent months as they aim to strengthen at full-back ahead of next season, reports Diario Sport , with the 21-year-old's contract ending in the summer. Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool also want Rensch and Ajax have offered him a renewal, while the Blaugrana are also keeping an eye on Almeria 's Marc Pubill . Editor's Picks Five losses in a row: Are Manchester City officially in crisis? 13h Rob Dawson Rúben Amorim at Man United: Predicting his team, formation, transfers 3d Gabriele Marcotti, Mark Ogden Valencia's first game since devastating floods was an emotional release for club, players and city 1h Sam Marsden - Manchester United are looking at Paris Saint-Germain 's Nuno Mendes , Bayern Munich 's Alphonso Davies and AFC Bournemouth 's Milos Kerkez as new boss Amorim looks to strengthen at left wing-back, reports the Daily Mail . This comes with injury concerns over Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw , although the latter may be utilised at left centre-back in Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 system. - Manchester City are planning to make a January move to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton , TEAMtalk reports. The England international, 20, is seen as an attainable midseason signing to cover for the season-ending injury of Rodri . Without the Ballon d'Or-winning star in the team, City have lost their last five matches, a record losing streak for manager Pep Guardiola. Wharton, who has a contract at Selhurst Park until 2029, has impressed City scouts who have been searching for a suitable replacement - Lille striker Jonathan David has publicly declared that Barcelona would be a "dream" move for him, but Diario Sport have suggested that the Blaugrana have doubts about bringing in the 24-year-old. That is because it is expected that a four-year contract, the signing bonus and commission would total €80 miilion and the Canada international wouldn't be an undisputed starter due to the presence of Robert Lewandowski . Even so, they appreciate David's statement and could make a move if he makes a financial compromise. EXPERT TAKE Alexis Nunes is joined by Luis Miguel Echegaray and Janusz Michallik to discuss Manchester City's weaknesses following their 4-0 loss to Tottenham at the Etihad. OTHER RUMORS - Randal Kolo Muani would like to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, but a loan or permanent departure in January isn't off the table for the striker. Les Parisiens are open to letting the 25-year-old leave and there have been enquiries, although no final decision has been made yet. ( Florian Plettenberg ) - Juventus and Aston Villa are two of the clubs ready to sign Joshua Zirkzee if Manchester united decide to send the misfiring striker out on loan in January. ( CaughtOffside ) - Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign Benfica centre-back Tomás Araújo , with the Magpies switching focus to the 22-year-old since the summer after they failed to sign Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace. ( Football Insider ) - Napoli, AC Milan and Lazio all want to sign Empoli midfielder Jacopo Fazzini but it would take €13m to bring in the 21-year-old. Napoli and Juventus also like Empoli centre-back Adrian Ismajli. ( Calciomercato ) - Everton are considering bringing former boss David Moyes back to Goodison Park if they decide to fire Sean Dyche. ( The Sun )
DALLAS , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- We will release our fourth-quarter 2024 results on Monday, January 27, 2025 , and webcast a conference call to discuss results. Key Takeaways: AT&T (NYSE:T) will release its fourth-quarter 2024 results before the New York Stock Exchange opens on Monday, January 27, 2025 . The company's earnings release and related materials will be available at AT&T Investor Relations . At 8:30 a.m. ET the same day, AT&T will host a conference call to discuss the results. A live webcast of the call will also be available at AT&T Investor Relations , and the webcast replay and transcript will be available following the call. To automatically receive AT&T financial news by email, please subscribe to email alerts . About AT&T We help more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibility. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to our 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. For more information about AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T), please visit us at about.att.com . Investors can learn more at investors.att.com . © 2024 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the Globe logo are registered trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-to-release-fourth-quarter-2024-earnings-on-january-27-302331704.html SOURCE AT&T
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation. The Florida Republican made the announcement Thursday. Gaetz’s withdrawal is a blow to Trump’s push to install steadfast loyalists in his incoming administration and the first sign that Trump could face resistance from members of his own party. Trump said in a social media post that Gaetz “did not want to be a distraction for the Administration.” Gaetz said “it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work" of the transition team. He added, “There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle.” Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Get the latest need-to-know information delivered to your inbox as it happens. Our flagship newsletter. Get our front page stories each morning as well as the latest updates each afternoon during the week + more in-depth weekend editions on Saturdays & Sundays.Independent candidates grab eyeballs with their peculiar political pursuits
NEW YORK (AP) — If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of U.S adults intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by . “As I’ve gotten older over the last few years, it’s like if I don’t make it to midnight, it’s not a big deal, you know?” says Carla Woods, 70, from Vinton, Iowa. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and just 5% plan to go out to celebrate at a bar, restaurant or organized event, the poll found. But many U.S. adults will celebrate the new year in a different way — by making a resolution. More than half say they’ll make at least one resolution for 2025. There’s some optimism about the year ahead, although more than half aren’t expecting a positive change. About 4 in 10 say 2025 will be a better year for them personally. About one-third don’t expect much of a difference between 2024 and 2025, and about one-quarter think 2025 will be a worse year than 2024. Relaxed New Year’s Eve plans for many Kourtney Kershaw, a 32-year-old bartender in Chicago, often fields questions from customers and friends about upcoming events for New Year’s Eve. She said this year is trending toward low-key. “A majority of who I’ve spoken to in my age range, they want to go out, but they don’t know what they’re going to do because they haven’t found anything or things are just really expensive,” she said. “Party packages or an entry fee are like a turnoff, especially with the climate of the world and how much things cost.” As expected, younger people are more interested in ringing in the new year at a bar or organized event — about 1 in 10 U.S. adults under 30 say they plan to do that. But about 3 in 10 older adults — 60 and above — say they won’t celebrate the beginning of 2025 at all. Anthony Tremblay, 35, from Pittsburgh, doesn’t usually go out to toast the arrival of the new year, but this year he’s got something special cooked up: He and his wife will be traveling through Ireland. “I don’t do anything too crazy for New Year’s, usually. So this is definitely a change,” he said. “I wanted to do something unique this year, so I did.” Woods will be working New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. She answers calls on The Iowa Warmline, a confidential, noncrisis listening line for people struggling with mental health or substance use issues. “Holidays are really hard for people, so I don’t mind working,” she said. “I’m passionate about it because I have mental health issues in the family and so being able to help people is rewarding to me.” Younger Americans are more likely to make a resolution Every New Year’s also triggers the eternal debate about resolutions. A majority of U.S. adults say they intend to make a New Year’s resolution of some type, but millennials and Gen Z are especially likely to be on board — about two-thirds expect to do so, compared to about half of older adults. Women are also more likely than men to say they will set a goal for 2025. Tremblay hopes to lose some weight and focus more on self-care — more sleep, meditation and breathing exercises. “It’s probably a good year to focus on mental health,” he said. Many others agree. About 3 in 10 adults choose resolutions involving exercise or eating healthier. About one-quarter said they’ll make a resolution involving losing weight and a similar number said they’ll resolve to make changes about priorities of money or mental health. Woods’ resolutions are to stay social and active. As a mental health counselor, she knows those are key to a happy 2025 and beyond: “Probably one of my biggest resolutions is trying to make sure I stay social, try to get out at least once a week — get out and either have coffee or do something with a friend. That’s not only for the physical but also for the mental health part.” Kershaw, the bartender, says weight loss and better health are the top resolutions she hears people make. “Mental health is the new one, but I think it’s high up there as well as with regular health,” she said. She prefers more goal-oriented resolutions and, this time, it’s to do more traveling and see more of the world: “I don’t know if that’s really a resolution, but that’s a goal that I’m setting.” And how will she welcome the arrival of 2025? Usually, she takes the night off and stays home watching movies with plenty of snacks, but this year Kershaw has a different plan, maybe one of the most Chicago things you can do. This die-hard sports fan will be on Tuesday watching the Chicago Blackhawks take on the St. Louis Blues. “Hockey’s my favorite sport. So I will be watching hockey and bringing in the new year,” she said. ___ The AP-NORC poll of 1,251 adults was conducted Dec. 5-9, 2024, using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for adults overall is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points. ___ Sanders reported from Washington.
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Kirk LaPointe: Surrey directors sound alarm over Metro Vancouver governance Regional body faces scrutiny over soaring project costs, lack of transparency Kirk LaPointe Dec 4, 2024 3:30 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message The North Shore wastewater treatment plant is slated to cost nearly $4 billion and be ready by 2030. Chung Chow, BIV Listen to this article 00:05:18 Deep concerns raised by Surrey board directors about Metro Vancouver paint a troubling portrait of an organization that lacks expertise, fails to consult, and forces the region’s officials to make multibillion-dollar decisions affecting taxpayers without adequate information. The criticism, in the form of a sharply worded letter Nov. 12 to Metro’s finance committee and obtained by Glacier Media, is the most extensive and prominent challenge yet from board directors for change at the regional federation of 21 municipalities, one electoral area and one treaty First Nation. It calls for an overhaul of the 2025 budgeting methods, arguing that inaccurate and insufficient information has been provided to directors, including an exhaustive review of decisions on development cost charges (DCCs), and a repeal of various bylaws. More broadly it calls for changes in how the body is governed. It identifies as specific pain points two Metro Vancouver projects, the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant in North Vancouver and the looming Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, and disparages how they are among the seven top projects reporting directly into Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny “with no independent third-party engineering and financial auditor to provide transparency, accountability and evaluate cost-benefit design-based principles/assumptions.” The projects lack detailed and audited information on how costs are calculated, says the letter. In the case of the North Shore plant, the budget has soared seven-fold to $3.86 billion from an original $550-million contract with little public information along the way. Already the budget for the Iona plant in Richmond has risen to $14 billion from the $9.9 billion mark two years ago, and construction remains years away. The letter was submitted moments before the committee’s most recent Nov. 13 meeting by Surrey Coun. Pardeep Kooner on behalf of five other Surrey directors, including Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. Surrey’s six directors are second-most to Vancouver’s seven on the 41-director board. The letter’s general contents were briefly discussed but the letter itself was not part of the meeting package. It wasn’t formally dealt with at the committee meeting and has been referred to Metro Vancouver staff for a response early in 2025. But its language argues nothing short of significant shifts in its operating culture and quality of competence are necessary. “I believe there must be additional board oversight and decisions made on the costing of these Major Capital projects at a minimum,” Kooner wrote. The letter reflects the frustration many directors have expressed of a staff-dominated operation that leaves them without the necessary decision-making information – but with the accountability as elected officials to taxpayers in their districts. There have been calls for a third-party audit to examine what Kooner and others have complained is a chronic sprawl of budgets and a culture of indifference about them. While a performance audit will be conducted in-house on the North Shore plant costs, it hasn’t satisfied those who feel it is insufficiently independent. The provincial government, which created Metro Vancouver as a corporate entity, has so far declined publicly to involve itself, whether to launch a fuller-fledged inquiry into costs, provide additional funds to defray significant property tax levies for the North Shore plant, or to take back the responsibilities of the operation, which at the moment is overseeing some 300 infrastructural projects. The three-page letter goes on: “The way the current board is operating has many gaps in information, lacks sufficient details to make the decisions we need to and the full financial impacts or options are not being provided. “For instance, the board is often asked to approve or endorse a very broad strategy that has a suite of staff-led sub-action items and staff-driven priorities. There is often little or no discussion on the broad strategy let alone no consultation is provided on the sub-action items. “This results in a lack of crystal-clear strategies and policies which enables staff to make their own interpretations and significant decisions without Board consideration. I have found that staff has been using the strategic plan to pick and choose areas of focus with no clear direct board resolution which is affecting the information we are provided. I believe that the current governance model is not sufficient to ensure the Board is fully prepared and knowledgeable.” The letter outlines the need to defer the 2025 budget planning to deal with six issues, including what Kooner terms “a huge concern” about DCCs, how they are apportioned to communities, and the quality of the population and dwelling forecasts. “I have been told that there are many factors that are considered; however, these other factors have not been provided.” As it is, the budget information and methodology “is not accurate/insufficient and does not portray the true impact on the decisions that have been brought to the Board.” Kirk LaPointe is a Glacier Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? 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Published 00:07 IST, December 29th 2024 Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has terminated the PhD programme of the then ACP Mohd Mohsin Khan, who allegedly raped a 26-year-old research scholar. Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has terminated the PhD programme of the then Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mohd Mohsin Khan, who allegedly raped a 26-year-old IIT-K research scholar, an official said on Saturday. The action to cancel the PhD programme of Mohsin Khan, a 2013 batch PPS officer, has been taken after a recommendation from DGP headquarters. Mohsin Khan was pursuing his PhD in cybercrime and criminology from IIT-K. Director of IIT Kanpur Manindra Agarwal said that they have received a letter from the police department stating that the NOC (No Objection Certificate) issued for Khan to pursue the PhD programme has been cancelled. "Soon after getting the letter, the institute also terminated the PhD programme of Mohd Mohsin Khan, the then ACP Kanpur. The written communication has been made regarding termination," Agarwal told PTI. The IIT-K student lodged an FIR against Khan on December 24 on charges of criminal intimidation and defaming her. IIT-Kanpur's PhD student had stated in her FIR that Khan threatened her with serious life consequences and made objectionable posts with the intent to defame her by levelling fake charges. The ACP and his lawyer allegedly made a tweet and shared objectionable posts on social media platforms with the intent to defame her, the Assistant CP (Kalyanpur) Abhishek Pandey said. After receiving threats from Khan, the student told the police that she had confined herself to her hostel as she was scared of the consequences. She also told the police that Khan befriended her by falsely claiming to be unmarried and established a relationship with her. He later pressured her for physical intimacy under the pretext of marriage, Pandey said. She further told the police that every time she would bring up marriage, Khan would harass her. Unable to endure the distress, she approached the IIT-K's administration, including the director and professors, who assured her support. Based on her complaint, a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Additional DCP (Traffic) Archana Singh has been constituted to probe the matter, police said. "The SIT has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation and ensure the case is disposed of based on facts and evidence," Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankita Sharma had earlier said. Meanwhile, the SIT has given 48 hours to Mohsin Khan to record his statements in the case, an official associated with the SIT requesting anonymity said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Republic and is published from a syndicated feed.) Get Current Updates on India News , Entertainment News along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world. Updated 00:07 IST, December 29th 2024