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Analysis: Protecting QBs from violent late hits like the one that leveled Trevor Lawrence isn't easyFrom earbuds to e-books: the best tech gifts for holidays 2024AP News Summary at 6:15 p.m. ESTATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Workers pushing for an end to smoking in Atlantic City casinos say the main employee union has been won over by tobacco companies seeking allies in the fight against smoking restrictions. An official of a union involved in the anti-smoking push on Monday called for the head of the Atlantic City casino workers' union, Donna DeCaprio, to resign for failing to protect her members from the dangers of secondhand smoke. DeCaprio is president of Local 54 of the Unite Here union, which opposes a smoking ban on the grounds that so much business would be lost by smokers taking their money elsewhere that it could cause one or more casinos to shut down, costing thousands of workers their jobs. “She should be ashamed of herself,” said Ray Jensen, assistant director of United Auto Workers Region 9, which represents dealers at three Atlantic City casinos and is part of a lawsuit seeking to have the courts force an end to smoking in the gambling halls. “She should hand in her union card.” DeCaprio said her union supports the health and safety of its members, adding improvements to the workplace environment need to be made. “A balance needs to be reached that will both protect worker health and preserve good jobs,” she said. “We are protecting our members against multiple casino closures and job losses. The UAW is eager to sacrifice the entire casino industry and put 25,000 good jobs with benefits at risk.” DeCaprio said between 50% and 72% of all in-person casino revenue in Atlantic City comes from smoking sections, which occupy only 25% of the casino floor. She said her union “and the vast majority of the labor movement” support a proposal that would improve ventilation in casinos and prevent any employee from being assigned to work in a smoking section against their will. Whether to ban smoking is one of the most controversial issues not only in Atlantic City casinos but in other states where workers have expressed concern about secondhand smoke. They are waging similar campaigns in Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Virginia. Workers have been pushing for four years to end an exemption in New Jersey’s clean air law that allows smoking inside the nine casinos. They say they or their co-workers are becoming ill with cancer, heart disease and other conditions related to exposure to second-hand smoke. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, has said he will sign a bill to end casino smoking if it reaches his desk. The casinos, joined by Local 54, oppose that effort, saying it will cost Atlantic City thousands of jobs and lead to decreased tax revenue for state programs for senior citizens and the disabled. On Monday, the workers group that calls itself CEASE (Casino Employees Against Smoking’s Effects) filed an appeal of a court ruling in August that allowed smoking to continue in the nine casinos. The Casino Association of New Jersey declined to comment Monday. Attorney Nancy Erika Smith said as far back as 1993, tobacco companies targeted labor unions in the hospitality industry as potential allies to work against smoking bans in the restaurant and hospitality industries. That effort included the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union, a precursor of the Unite Here union. “HERE and the related AFL-CIO affiliates are critical allies which should be cultivated as supporters of the effort to prevent smoking bans,” a public relations firm wrote in a memo to Philip Morris Companies that was made public during several states' litigation against tobacco companies. The memo said having HERE “as an ally in this effort would be a very powerful voice.” As far back as 2001, HERE was part of a 12-member coalition including labor unions advocating for improved indoor ventilation instead of government-imposed smoking bans, according to another document cited in Monday's appeal. The anti-smoking campaigners cite a 2022 report by Las Vegas-based C3 Gaming, a consulting firm, showing that casinos that went smoke-free "appear to be performing better than their counterparts that continue to allow smoking.” Follow Wayne Parry on X at www.twitter.com/WayneParryAC
‘Good start’: Jan Suraaj got 10% vote share, says Prashant KishorFalcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. (FBYD) recently disclosed in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that on November 15, 2024, holders of over 50% of the publicly-held warrants of the company authorized the amendment of a warrant agreement. The agreement was with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and pertained to the exchange of warrants for shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock. The amendment in question, enacted on November 15, 2024, allows for the mandatory exchange of the warrants for shares of Class A Common Stock at an exchange ratio of 0.25 shares per warrant. This exchange is set to take effect on October 6, 2028, known as the Exchange Date, subject to the effective date of the Amendment following the mailing of an Information Statement to warrant holders in compliance with SEC rules. The company reported approximately 5,198,420 warrants outstanding as of the Record Date, November 11, 2024, which will be exchanged for roughly 1,299,605 shares of Class A Common Stock when the Exchange Date arrives. The exchange is anticipated to be conducted under an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as per Section 3(a)(9) of the Act. Moreover, Falcon’s Beyond Global disclosed that it has received executed consents from warrant holders approving the Amendment, and an Information Statement will be filed with the SEC and subsequently sent to the warrant holders, in accordance with SEC regulations. The company also shared a joint press release with Infinite Acquisitions Partners LLC, a major shareholder, stating that Infinite has entered into a nonbinding letter of intent with Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) for the acquisition of Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES). Additionally, Falcon’s Beyond Global entered into a nonbinding letter of intent for the operation of OES, should the transactions proceed. Despite the positive developments, Falcon’s Beyond emphasizes in its cautionary statement that forward-looking statements in this report and related exhibits are subject to various risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from anticipated outcomes. The company does not guarantee the fruition of the transactions or the accuracy of forward-looking statements, and it undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise such statements. The 8-K filing’s complete text as well as the content of all referenced exhibits are available on the SEC’s website for detailed review. This article is a summary of the 8-K filing by Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc., and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to invest in FBYD. Sources: – SEC Filing by Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. – Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. Press Release, dated November 19, 2024. This article was generated by an automated content engine and was reviewed by a human editor prior to publication. For additional information, read Falcon’s Beyond Global’s 8K filing here . Falcon’s Beyond Global Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc operates as an entertainment company in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Caribbean, Hong Kong, and internationally. The company creates master plans; designs attractions and experiential entertainment; and produces content, interactives, and software, as well as engages in media and audio production, project management, experiential technologies, and attraction hardware development, procurement, and sales. Recommended Stories
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Jannik Sinner inspired reigning champions Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina which set up a Davis Cup semi-final against Australia. World number one Sinner kept Italy in contention after Lorenzo Musetti's loss to Francisco Cerundolo with a commanding straight-set win over Sebastian Baez. The 23-year-old then partnered Matteo Berrettini to a 6-4 7-5 victory against Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez in the deciding doubles match to complete the turnaround in Malaga. In a repeat of last year's title decider, Italy face Australia for a place in Sunday's final after they beat the United States 2-1 earlier on Thursday. Italy are seeking to become only the sixth nation to retain the Davis Cup since the final stage was introduced 52 years ago, and first since the Czech Republic in 2013. Germany to confirm a semi-final against the Netherlands on Friday, who knocked out Spain in the . Seeking to complete an outstanding individual season by helping Italy retain the Davis Cup, Sinner broke Baez's serve twice in both sets in a straightforward win. The in-form Sinner on Sunday to cap a year in which he also won the first two Grand Slam titles of his career, however he has also been embroiled in an . World number 30 Cerundolo produced an outstanding performance to give Argentina the perfect start, closing out a 6-4 6-1 win over 17th-ranked Musetti by winning 12 of the last 15 games after suffering an early break. But Sinner, who only arrived in Spain on Tuesday - two days after triumphing in Turin - returned following his singles victory to partner the excellent Berrettini and maintain Italy's hopes of winning back-to-back titles. Established pairing Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori were originally selected to play doubles for Italy, but Italy captain Filippo Volandri's decision to choose two of his star names paid off. "The court is very fast and I haven't had much time to adapt, but the most important thing was to keep Italy alive," said Sinner. Volandri, speaking about Sinner's contribution, said: "He never practised on this court since he arrived. Within three minutes [of his singles match] he was perfectly comfortable. "He is a special one." In a meeting between the two most successful nations in the tournament's history, American world number four Taylor Fritz defeated Alex de Minaur, after Ben Shelton lost to Thanasi Kokkinakis to force a deciding match. But Matthew Ebden and Jordan Thompson sent Australia, runners-up in the past two editions, through to the last four with a straight-set win over Shelton and Tommy Paul. In a thrilling opening contest, Kokkinakis saved four match points to edge a 30-point third-set tie-break against Shelton, putting Australia ahead with a 6-1 4-6 7-6 (16-14) victory after two hours and 17 minutes in Malaga. Fritz, who rose into the world's top four after finishing runner-up to Sinner at last week's ATP Finals, responded with a clinical 6-3 6-4 win against the ninth-ranked De Minaur to force a decider. However, Ebden and Thompson proved too strong for Paul and Shelton in the doubles match and completed an efficient 6-4 6-4 win with a break of serve in both sets. That sent 28-time champions Australia into the nation's third successive Davis Cup semi-final and the pair celebrated with a chest bump before embracing team captain Lleyton Hewitt - winner of two Grand Slam singles titles. Hewitt, part of Australia's last triumphant Davis Cup team in 2003, said: "We've got a rich history in this competition. These boys know it's a great honour every time you get the chance to wear the green and gold out here. "We've had a group of six guys that have really put their hands up the last three or four years now. They've gelled together well and I'm just super proud of the whole team as a collective."“India’s Cultural Power is the Cutting Edge in Today’s Competitive World”: Gajendra Singh ShekhawatAs we navigate the complexities of the digital age, let us all be inspired by Zhao Lusi's actions and strive to create a more compassionate and supportive online community. Together, we can combat cyberbullying and create a safer space for everyone to express themselves freely and without fear of harassment or intimidation.
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To say "the rush is on" is an understatement for the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Baltimore. It's a big day for online shopping as retailers across the country offer Cyber Monday deals. It comes on the heels of record-breaking Black Friday online shopping as Adobe Analytics reports $10.8 billion in online Black Friday sales this year. Employees at the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Broening Highway are busy filling Cyber Monday orders. The process to fill orders begins as soon as people click "buy" on items like jewelry, holiday gifts, or technology.The NFL's security division is warning players to be aware of professional burglars targeting the homes of pro athletes. The Athletic reported Thursday that the NFL sent a memo to teams that outlines the threat. "The homes of professional athletes across multiple sports leagues have become increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups," read the memo, which was obtained by The Athletic. "Law enforcement officials have noted these groups appear to exploit team schedules to target athletes' homes on game days." NBC News reported Wednesday that law enforcement is working to figure out whether an international crime syndicate is involved. The Athletic reported that the memo includes tips for home security and also gives recommendations about the use of social media, such as not posting photos of items that would attract thieves. Players also learned via the memo how homes are targeted and how burglars enter. Mahomes hasn't said much about the burglary, other than to call it "disappointing" and "frustrating." "I can't get into too many of the details because the investigation is still ongoing," he said. "But obviously something that you don't want to happen to really anybody, but obviously yourself." It's not clear what was stolen from Mahomes' home in Belton, Mo., during the Oct. 6 incident. But Kelce apparently lost $20,000 in cash in the burglary at his home in Leawood, Kan., the following day when the Chiefs played the New Orleans Saints on "Monday Night Football," according to a police report. The burglary at the home of Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis in River Hills, Wis., occurred Nov. 2 during the Bucks' home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He said the perpetrators "took most of my prized possessions" and is offering a reward for the return of his property. "Any info that leads to the return of any of my belongings will be rewarded handsomely," Portis said. "Let me know, thank you." --Field Level Media
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