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fb777 001 cc The halls of Montrose School were transformed into a shopping mall — makeshift food court and all — this week as elementary students opened their own storefronts to sell homemade treats and wares in support of local charities. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * The halls of Montrose School were transformed into a shopping mall — makeshift food court and all — this week as elementary students opened their own storefronts to sell homemade treats and wares in support of local charities. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? The halls of Montrose School were transformed into a shopping mall — makeshift food court and all — this week as elementary students opened their own storefronts to sell homemade treats and wares in support of local charities. Instead of a holiday-themed concert, teachers planned an end-of-year market in River Heights and spent the start of the 2023-24 school year teaching students what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Every classroom at the nursery-to-Grade 6 school brainstormed businesses and then held votes to determine their shop’s products. Students prepared presentations to pitch their parent council for a startup loan. MAGGIE MACINTOSH / FREE PRESS “The Calm Store,” stocked with plant pots and putty made by Grade 1 and 2 students at Montrose School, was the first to sell out on Thursday. “They all learn the basics of a business and the roles. Where they take it depends on their age group, but the buy-in is incredible and the learning is quite cool to see,” said Tracy Fish, a multidisciplinary teacher who works with all ages in her role as the school’s resident expert in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Throughout the process, children were tasked with researching, budgeting, making, pricing and marketing their ideas, which included lollipops, keychains, pet bowties, fire starters, and beaded bracelets, which sold between $1 to $8 apiece. Parents, grandparents and other community members packed into the school on Thursday evening to see — and in the case of the “Hot Cocoa to Go-Go” startup in support of CancerCare Manitoba, smell — the final results. Dozens of shoppers browsed student-made items, from “Krazy Korn” at a flavoured-popcorn fundraiser for the Main Street Project to clay pots and putty at “The Calm Store,” the first stand to sell out at the community event. “We wanted to help kids that were either injured or sick,” said Abbi, a Grade 2 student who, alongside her classmates, decided “The Calm Store” earnings should go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The nearby “Party Animals” booth was stocked with cat grass, pet treats and stuffed dog toys in support of Winnipeg Pet Rescue. “Keychain Krew” entrepreneurs learned how to use resin and created trinkets with sprinkles inside them as part of their mission to raise money for Assiniboine Park Conservancy’s Polar Bear Rescue and Care Team. “We were just taking order by order by order, and I learned how to have really good teamwork and work together with my friends,” said Aidyn, a Grade 6 student who doubled as a cashier at the “Rainbow Road” candy store for K9 Advocacy Manitoba on Thursday night. The sixth-grader, who has a reputation as a tech wizard among his peers and teachers, was tapped to be part of his class business’ research and development team. While noting his classroom startup’s chocolate bark was a bestseller, Aidyn said he was particularly pleased with how “insanely unreal” the student-made caramels turned out. Taste-testing sweets was a welcome part of a role that also required researching recipes and evaluating which ones could be made in large batches and would be both the cheapest and easiest to bake, he said. Fish assigned every child a designated position, be it on their shop’s marketing team, set-up team or otherwise, based on resumés they submitted to her outlining their strengths and interests at the start of the year. MAGGIE MACINTOSH / FREE PRESS Proceeds from the “Krazy Korn” stand, which sold gourmet popcorn in flavours ranging from dill to caramel, are going to Main Street Project. The STEAM teacher said she hopes participants have become “smarter consumers” and developed new skills and knowledge about how to make products, in addition to feeling the pride that comes with giving to others. Following the event, every student group’s financial team is expected to itemize expenses, tally earnings, and have a representative request a cheque from Montrose’s front office to learn how to repay their loan, none of which exceeded $300, to the parent council. Students raised more than $5,000 for various charities during the inaugural “Mall in the Hall” event in 2022. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. The hands-on activity, inspired by the defunct learning partnership’s entrepreneurial adventure program, is slated to run every other year at Montrose as one of the elementary school’s two major annual events. Principal Suzanne Mole said it is already beloved — so much so that alumni who launched the first round of businesses two years ago came back to visit as junior high students on Thursday. “Not all children are performers. Not all children want to stand on stage and sing, but they have gifts and talents that they want to share with everybody,” Mole said. “This is another way for children who might not be (keen on schoolwide concerts) to shine and find their own way to be successful.” maggie.macintosh@freepress.mb.ca Maggie Macintosh reports on education for the . Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she joined the newsroom as a reporter in 2019. . Funding for the education reporter comes from the Government of Canada through the . Every piece of reporting Maggie produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Maggie Macintosh reports on education for the . Originally from Hamilton, Ont., she joined the newsroom as a reporter in 2019. . Funding for the education reporter comes from the Government of Canada through the . Every piece of reporting Maggie produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Advertisement Advertisement

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IT entrepreneur David Steward is the wealthiest African American man in the nation. According to Forbes , his net worth is at a record $11.4 billion dollars, making him part of the only one percent of Black entrepreneurs or executives on the impressive list. The multi-billionaire has a true “rags to riches” story, but his fight and dedication to technology, family, and all people sets him apart from others in the business. This is the evolution of David L. Steward. A version of this article originally appeared on The Root. 2 / 19 Born Born Steward was born in Chicago, but his family moved to Missouri when he was a child, according to NMSDC . He was raised in the segregated South with his seven siblings. His father worked as a mechanic, janitor, and trash collector to support his family. 3 / 19 College College The Central Missouri University alumnus graduated in 1973 with a Bachelors of Science in business. 4 / 19 Pursuing Sales Pursuing Sales Soon after graduating, the Missouri native pursued a career in sales with Missouri Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific, and FedEx. He was even named salesman of the year at FedEx. 5 / 19 Marriage Marriage Steward and his wife, Thelma, married in 1977. The couple has been married for almost 50 years. 6 / 19 Stepping Into Business Stepping Into Business In 1983, the businessman bought his first business, an auditing company named Transportation Business Specialists, with several loans from local banks across Missouri. 7 / 19 Hard Times Hard Times Steward co-founded World Wide Technology (WWT) in 1990. During the early years of the company, he faced financial hardships, at times forgoing a paycheck and witnessing his car being repossessed from the office parking lot. 8 / 19 Living in the Land of the Free Living in the Land of the Free Despite the setbacks, the 73-year-old billionaire businessman said “The breadth and depth of opportunities we have here [in the U.S.], coupled with a culture that allows you to be all you can be, makes it possible for anyone to be successful,” according to the Horatio Alger Association. 9 / 19 Expansion Expansion WWT soon expanded to offer full-scale technology solutions— “ranging from cloud computing and data analytics to cybersecurity and digital transformation services,” according to Black Engineer. 10 / 19 Big Break Big Break When the company secured contracts with government agencies and Fortune 500 companies, it positioned itself as a trusted technology leader. 11 / 19 Growing to Billions Growing to Billions Now, the company employs over 10,000 people and rakes in over $20 billion in annual revenues and over $6 million in international income. 12 / 19 Steward as an Author Steward as an Author In 2004, Steward penned his first book with the help of author Robert L. Shook. Their book, “Doing Business by the Good Book,” is described as “an indispensable volume that shows how to succeed in business by using the Bible and its lessons as a source of inspiration and guidance,” according to Amazon . 13 / 19 Supporting Sen. Tim Scott Supporting Sen. Tim Scott The billionaire is no stranger to supporting political campaigns. In 2023, Sen. Tim Scott tapped Steward to be the finance chair of Scott’s 2024 presidential campaign, according to CNBC . 14 / 19 Joining Other Organizations Joining Other Organizations He serves on the Executive Committee of Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the boards of National Academy Foundation (NAF), United Way of Greater St. Louis, Concordance Academy, Washington University, Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis, Boy Scouts of America and many other organizations. 15 / 19 Honorary Degrees Honorary Degrees Steward holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Washington University. He also has an Honorary Doctorates in Humane Letters from several colleges and universities. 16 / 19 Family Family The businessman has two children, Kimberly and David II. Kimberly is an Oscar-nominated film producer, and David II leads Lion Forge Animation, a media company dedicated to diverse storytelling. 17 / 19 Philanthropy Philanthropy The David and Thelma Steward Family Foundation— named after the billionaire and his wife— provides millions in donations to causes related to education, youth development, military families, and underserved communities, according to Black Engineer. 18 / 19 Now Surpassing Robert Smith Now Surpassing Robert Smith This year, Steward beat out Vista Equity Partners founder Robert Smith for the no. 1 spot on Forbes’ Richest Black People list. Smith, who’s net worth comes in at $10.8 billion, ranks no. 88 on Forbes 400 list. Steward comes in at no. 84 19 / 19Unwrap the latest AI features with Amazon Fire Tablets

Broadcom Inc. ‘s AVGO stock price soared 38% over two sessions — its strongest two-day rally since going public in 2009 . A blowout earnings report, bullish analyst updates, and promising artificial intelligence (AI) developments vaulted the semiconductor company into the elite trillion-dollar market-cap club. The impressive surge began on Friday, following Broadcom’s latest earnings announcement , with shares climbing 24.4% in a single day. The momentum continued into Monday, where the stock advanced another 11%, pushing Broadcom’s market cap from $850 billion to $1.17 trillion in just 48 hours. This achievement places the company alongside tech giants such as Apple Inc. AAPL , Microsoft Corp. MSFT , NVIDIA Corp. NVDA , Alphabet Inc. GOOG GOOGL , Amazon Inc. AMZN , Meta Platforms Inc . META , and Tesla Inc . TSLA . Earnings and AI Tailwinds Fuel Optimism Broadcom released earnings after the market closed last Thursday. Investors felt encouraged by the company's robust revenue growth due to surging demand for AI-related chips. The semiconductor manufacturer also revealed its ongoing collaboration with Apple to develop a custom AI chip, underscoring its expanding role in enabling next-generation AI technology. Adding to the bullish sentiment, Goldman Sachs analyst Toshiya Hari reiterated on Monday a "Buy" rating for Broadcom and raised the stock's 12-month price target from $190 to $240, labeling the company as a "key enabler of generative AI." Leveraged ETF Gains: Direxion AVL Nearly Doubles Broadcom’s stock surge also had a dramatic impact on the Direxion Daily Broadcom Bull 2X Shares ETF AVL , which offers leveraged exposure to the company's daily stock performance. In just two sessions, the ETF skyrocketed 84%, reflecting Broadcom’s remarkable gains. The leveraged ETF’s performance highlights the outsized potential returns — and risks — of these high-magnitude investment vehicles during periods of strong market momentum. Catch Up On Benzinga's Latest Broadcom Updates: Broadcom’s Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking Broadcom, Tesla Propel Nasdaq 100 Gains, Bitcoin Hits $107,000, Fuels Crypto Stocks Rally: What’s Driving Markets Monday? Broadcom’s AI Chip Leadership Puts Pressure on Nvidia and Marvell, Analysts Say Apple’s 2025 Chip Transition Targets New Wireless Edge, Broadcom To Retain Key Role Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

'Malcolm in the Middle' to offer new episodes with Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek are reuniting for a new four-episode run of “Malcolm in the Middle” for Disney+ — 25 years after the beloved sitcom first launched. The show ran for seven seasons starting in 2000 and was hailed for looking at ordinary life through the eyes of an extraordinary youngster, now fully grown: Malcolm, played by Muniz, has a genius I.Q. The new four episodes will be crafted by original series creator Linwood Boomer. No air dates were announced. “Malcolm in the Middle” originally aired on Fox and ended its run in 2006. Woman who falsely accused Duke lacrosse players of rape in 2006 publicly admits she lied RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The woman who in 2006 falsely accused three Duke University lacrosse players of raping her has admitted publicly for the first time that she made up the story. The accusations made national headlines at the time, stirring tensions about race, class and the privilege of college athletes. Crystal Mangum, who is Black, said in an interview with the “Let’s Talk with Kat” podcast that she “made up a story that wasn’t true” about the white players who attended a party where she was hired to perform as a stripper “because I wanted validation from people and not from God.” The former Duke players were declared innocent in 2007 after Mangum’s story fell apart under legal scrutiny. Sophia, a famous robot and global icon of AI, wins hearts at Zimbabwe's innovation fair HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Sophia, a world-renowned robot, has been the center of attention at an Artificial Intelligence and Innovation fair in Zimbabwe this week. Described as an AI global icon by the U.N., Sophia can hold human-like conversations with people and recognize their gestures. As a special guest at the week-long event at the University of Zimbabwe, she answered questions on academic topics from researchers. Children quizzed her about the bible, God and her birth. She also made clear her aversion to human food and romance. The United Nations Development Program said it brought Sophia to Zimbabwe as part of efforts to “inspire youth, policymakers, and innovators to embrace AI as a catalyst for development.” Stanley recalls millions of travel mugs over concerns the lids might fall off, causing burns Stanley is recalling approximately 2.6 million of its switchback and trigger action stainless steel travel mugs sold in the U.S. because of a potential burn hazard. The company said that the mug’s lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat and torque, causing the lid to detach during use, posing a burn hazard. Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, including 16 in the U.S., of the recalled travel mugs’ lids detaching during use, resulting in 38 burn injuries worldwide, including two burn injuries in the U.S., with 11 consumers worldwide requiring medical attention. Miami Dolphins release veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr. MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, ending the former Pro Bowler’s short tenure with the team. Beckham had missed the past two days of practice for what the team called personal reasons. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel indicated that the decision to part ways was mutual. Beckham signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in May, but started the season on the physically unable to perform list after offseason knee surgery. Since his Dolphins debut in Week 5 against New England, Beckham had just nine catches for 55 yards in nine games. Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The plane was forced to turn around and land at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Airline officials say no one was injured. Flight 1722 took off from LaGuardia at 7:43 p.m. Thursday with a destination of Charlotte, North Carolina. Airport officials say it safely made an emergency landing at Kennedy at 8:03 p.m. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating. The agency received reports of 19,400 strikes at 713 airports across the U.S. last year alone. Rarely do they force jetliners to make emergency landings. 49ers LB De'Vondre Campbell refuses to enter game after losing his starting spot SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter after losing his starting job when Dre Greenlaw returned from an injury. Campbell played 90% of defensive snaps for the 49ers but was benched after Greenlaw came back for his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season’s Super Bowl. When Greenlaw left with soreness in the third quarter Thursday night against the Rams, Campbell told the coaches he didn't want to play and left the field. Coach Kyle Shanahan says he has never seen that before and the team will “figure out something” on how to deal with it going forward. 'Crown of Thorns' returns to Notre Dame Cathedral for public veneration PARIS (AP) — An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has returned to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fire. The crown — a circular band of branches encased in a gilded golden tube — was brought back to its historic home Friday in a ceremony. The event was presided over by the archbishop of Paris and attended by knights and dames of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher, marking a key moment in the cathedral’s restoration journey. In 1239, it was acquired by King Louis IX of France, who brought it to Paris. 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Police in Burbank, California, say officers investigated reports of an argument between a man and a woman at a residence late Tuesday night and arrested the 32-year-old Kennedy. He was released from jail after posting bail. A representative of Kennedy did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Burbank city attorney will decide whether to file charges. Kennedy is a DJ and reality TV star who has appeared for 10 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules” — the Bravo series about the lives of employees at a set of swank restaurants. Dick Vitale says he's cancer-free after 4th bout with the disease in just over 3 years Dick Vitale said he’s cancer-free after his fourth bout with the disease in just over three years. The 85-year-old ESPN college basketball analyst posted Thursday on X that he got the news after a morning scan, saying: “SANTA CLAUS came early as Dr Rick Brown called & said that my PET SCAN at 7 AM came back CLEAN OF CANCER !” Vitale posted on X. “OMG thanks so much to ALL of YOU for your (prayers). Yes I’m cutting the nets down baby it’s my National Championship!” Vitale had surgery in the summer to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck. The Basketball Hall of Famer was previously treated for melanoma and lymphoma, and had radiation treatments last year for vocal cord cancer.Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a Joint Development Project (JDP) agreement with HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd (HSHI) and Siemens Industry Software Ltd. (Siemens DISW) to implement a “3D model-based design approval” process using NX CAD. The JDP will provide technical support for 3D model creation using NX CAD, which includes the integration of key drawing information into the 3D model, and establish a collaborative framework for 3D model-based design approval as part of this innovative new process. This approach to model-based approval will serve as a foundation for the future of shipbuilding, supporting the industry’s digital transformation through Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE). The JDP will leverage Siemens DISW’s NX CAD and Teamcenter, as well as Bureau Veritas’ VPM system. BV and HSHI will initially apply the 3D-based design approval process to a portion of the 174K LNG carrier currently under construction, with plans to expand it to all vessel types. The adoption of a model-based approval process will enhance information sharing with the classification society while leveraging the secured neutral format models for interpretation and simulation, ultimately accelerating the design approval process. Representatives from Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd., and Siemens Industry Software Ltd. at the MOU signing ceremony. Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific (APA) at Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “3D model-based approach lays the foundation for the adoption of digital transformation of classification in the shipbuilding industry. As the industry continues to embrace more sophisticated digital technologies, this project with HD Hyundai Samho and Simens DISW will serve as a valuable case study, demonstrating the benefits of seamless integration between design, approval, and production.” Oh Min AHN, Executive Vice President of HD Hyundai Samho Co., Ltd, said: “Model-based design approval will accelerate the digital transformation of the shipbuilding industry by linking models created at the design stage to the production stage.” Byung Joon OH, the Country Manager of Siemens Digital Industries Software Ltd, said: “Siemens Digital Industries Software is pleased to collaborate with HD Hyundai Samho and BV to co-create value through process innovation based on the Siemens Xcelerator platform and aspires to contribute to reinforcing the competitiveness of Korea’s shipbuilding industry.” Source: Bureau Veritas

high-stakes political battle is brewing in the Latur Rural assembly constituency in central Maharashtra. When the counting of votes will commence on November 23, the political experts predict a tight contest between between Congress MLA Dheeraj Deshmukh, son of former Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, and BJP MLC Ramesh Karad. The BJP has intensified its efforts to challenge the Congress's hold on Latur Rural. Karad, who had previously hoped for a BJP ticket in 2019, was disappointed when the seat was allotted to Shiv Sena under a seat-sharing arrangement. In the 2019 elections, Dheeraj Deshmukh secured a comfortable victory, winning by a margin of 1,35,006 votes. The Shiv Sena candidate, Sachin Deshmukh, ran a low-key campaign, which allowed Dheeraj to consolidate his position. The NOTA (None of the Above) option garnered 27,500 votes, highlighting voter dissatisfaction during that election. The political contest has been further energized by the presence of candidates from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA). MNS candidate Santosh Nagargoje is focusing on rural voters, particularly in areas where he has reportedly gained support from local communities. VBA's Dr. Vijay Ajnikar, meanwhile, is conducting corner meetings to engage with voters and make his case. Though both candidates are drawing attention, political observers expect the main fight to be between Deshmukh and Karad. The Latur Rural constituency, which covers Renapur tehsil, most of Latur tehsil, and parts of Ausa, has been a Congress bastion for over a decade. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress secured leads in both Latur City and Latur Rural, further solidifying its dominance in the area. Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange had initially planned to field a candidate in the constituency but later withdrew, stating that he would not support any of the current candidates.