NEW YORK (AP) — A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel, police said. The shooter appeared to be “lying in wait for several minutes” before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire , New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting "does not appear to be a random act of violence.” Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. Thompson was shot at least once in the back and once in the calf, Tisch said. The shooter, who wore a jacket, face mask and large backpack, fled through Midtown on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, police said. The assailant remained at large Wednesday afternoon, sparking a search that included police drones, helicopters and dogs. “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him,” the insurer’s Minnetonka, Minnesota-based parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., said in a statement. "We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.” Police issued a poster showing a surveillance image of the man pointing what appeared to be a gun and another image that appeared to show the same person on a bicycle. Minutes before the shooting, he stopped at a nearby Starbucks, according to additional surveillance photos released by police on Wednesday afternoon. They offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Eric Werner, the police chief in the Minneapolis suburb where Thompson lived, said his department had not received any reports of threats against the executive. The killing shook a part of New York City that's normally quiet at that hour, happening about four blocks from where tens of thousands of people were set to gather for Wednesday night’s tree lighting. Police promised extra security for the event. The hotel is also a short walk from other tourist sites, including the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall, and is often dense with office workers and visitors on weekday mornings. Many security cameras are nearby. “We’re encouraging New Yorkers to go about their daily lives and their daily business but to be alert,” NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the hotel and a cellphone from the alleyway through which the shooter fled. They were also searching Thompson's hotel room, interviewing his UnitedHealthcare colleagues and reviewing his social media, Kenny said. Police said the e-bike that the shooter used to ride into Central Park came from the city’s bike-share program, CitiBike. A spokesperson for Lyft, which operates the program, said police had not yet contacted the company. Health care giant UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual meeting with investors to update Wall Street on the company's direction and expectations for the coming year. The company ended the conference early in the wake of Thompson's death. “I’m afraid that we — some of you may know we’re dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” a company official told attendees, according to a transcript. “And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today. ... I’m sure you’ll understand.” Thompson, a father of two sons, had been with the company since 2004 and served as CEO for more than three years. UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. and manages health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted on the social platform X that the state is “sending our prayers to Brian’s family and the UnitedHealthcare team.” “This is horrifying news and a terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota,” the Democrat wrote. Associated Press writers Tom Murphy in Indianapolis, Steve Karnowski in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Anthony Izaguirre in Albany, New York, contributed to this story.Over the years, Warren Buffett has suggested that investors that don't have time to do investment research should just invest in a fund that tracks the S&P 500 Index. It is a stock market index that is home to 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. It is considered to be one of the most important benchmarks for the overall health of the U.S. stock market and its economy. Unlike the extremely popular Nasdaq index, which is predominantly tech-focused, the S&P 500 Index gives investors exposure to a wide range of sectors including technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. This arguably makes it the best place to invest for the ultra long term because while the ( ) is home to many of the highest quality companies in the world, the S&P 500 Index includes them and more. 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If anything happens to me it will be in order to try and bury this report,” Bennett wrote on the cover of the document. “And I have fought the good fight, I did my duty.” Report on war crimes and crimes against humanity Date: March 2, 2024 Revised: June 28, 2024 TO: United States, Congress THROUGH: United States Ambassador to Russia FR: Scott Bennett, former U.S. Army Officer and State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Intelligence Analyst RE: Report Disclosing War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity, and Violations of the United States Constitution, and United Nations Treaties and Agreements and International Law. BE ADVISED, all materials, including videos, photographs, and written communications contained herein and to be included in the future as supplemental exhibits, are recognized as whistleblower disclosures, and as such have inviolable protected status under United States and international whistleblower laws, agreements, treaties, executive orders, decrees, and public policies. They are not classified and in the public interest and cannot be sealed or classified by any government authority. They are the property of the author of this report, and made public by him. BE ADVISED, all information contained in this report and exhibits is true, to the best of my knowledge, and is presented in good faith consistent with United States Whistleblower laws and other laws, treaties and agreements made by the United States. This report demands an immediate Congressional Oversight investigation. BE ADVISED, failure to respond, investigate and act on this report will be construed as treason, misprision of treason, misprision of felony, seditious conspiracy, and other violations of United States laws. BE ADVISED, you are hereby served legal notice of the following sworn affidavit by Scott Bennett regarding crimes, war crimes, crimes against humanity, terrorist network support, violations of U.S. and international law relating to terrorism: BE ADVISED, pursuant to the Constitution for the United States of America, international law, and the treaties and agreements made by the United States, you are hereby served legal notice of the following violations: 8 USC section 4 (misprision of a felony); USC1382 (misprision of treason), (crimes against humanity), (war crimes), 18 USC 241, 242 (deprivation of rights under color of law; and conspiracy to commit deprivation of rights); (chemical weapons violations); and other violations of civilian and military law, both domestic and international. BE ADVISED, Scott Bennett is a former federal employee under the George H.W. Bush Administration from 2003 to 2008, and a United States Army Officer who held a top secret/sensitive compartmentalized security clearance, and worked in Psychological Operations for United States Civil Affairs-Psychological Operations Command, U.S. Central Command Terrorist Financing, former general of Joint Special Operations Command and State Department Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Del Dailey; and Booz Allen Hamilton. BE ADVISED, Petitioner, Scott Bennett, has just returned from investigating and documenting war crimes in the land areas and regions of Donbass areas of Ukraine-Russia, including the cities and areas of Donetsk, Mariupol, Soledar, Gorlovka, Belgorod, St. Petersburg, and other areas. A film has been created recording this investigation, and the link to review this material is available at: www.RT.com BE ADVISED, you are hereby served legal notice, that Scott Bennett has firsthand knowledge of these facts, and has personally witnessed and documented the illegal, unconstitutional, and immoral appropriation and application of weapons, finances, and personnel provided by the United States Government, the United Kingdom, France, Poland, and Germany in the above mentioned cities and regions and other areas of Ukraine-Russia. BE ADVISED, weapons, financing, and personnel provided by the United States government to the government of Ukraine, and specifically its Zelensky regime (which is no longer the lawful government authority of Ukraine as of June 2024), are being used in violation of the Constitution and laws of the United States of America. Consequentially the Biden Administration and the United States Congress and the U.S. military are therefore unlawfully and making the United States government and its people a legally culpable party to international war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other violations of domestic and international law as a result of this criminal activity. This government imposed unlawful culpability places American citizens in a vulnerable legal position where they may be arrested, prosecuted, imprisoned, and executed as supporters of terrorism. BE ADVISED, this sworn affidavit/ jurat by Scott Bennett—which is an exhibit for all legal actions in this complaint, investigation, and case—establishes and declares to all parties within the United States Government and military, and the citizens of the United States and the several states, that the following has occurred and is currently occurring as a result of the criminal misuse of American resources: Non-military targets and civilian personnel (mainly mothers, children, and the elderly) are being intentionally and systematically targeted, fired upon, and destroyed by NATO, U.S., Polish, French, and Ukrainian personnel and weapon systems operating as allies and/or agents of the United States, operating under the auspices of “supporting Ukraine’s Zelensky regime and agenda” . BE ADVISED, this sworn affidavit/ jurat by Scott Bennett, establishes and declares to all parties within the United States Government and military, and the citizens of the United States and the several states, that the following has occurred and is currently occurring as a result of the criminal misuse of American resources: Non-military targets are being attacked, irreparably damaged or destroyed, and civilians are being intentionally murdered as a result. Several female victims and eyewitnesses of these criminal acts have been interviewed by Scott Bennett on camera about this, and these interviews and testimony and evidence demands an immediate Congressional hearing and investigation about this matter in order to immediately and without delay issue corrective declarations and actions by the United States Government and military, and compel its allies to immediately acknowledge and take corrective action within their own respective governments and military. The following civilian infrastructure are being intentionally targeted and destroyed by U.S. supplied weapons and personnel: Schools, kindergartens, libraries, businesses, senior citizen pension offices, civilian apartments and housing complexes, vehicles are being targeted, damaged or destroyed as a result of this heinous corruption. Personnel in the Biden Presidential Administration have intentionally engaged in the above mentioned activities. These persons include, but are not limited to: President (sic) Joe Biden; Victoria Nulland; Anthony Blinken; Jake Sullivan, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senator Lindsey Graham; House Speaker Mike Johnson; and other names that are forthcoming. BE ADVISED, in addition to the above mentioned crimes and actions, pets and animals of the human beings being victimized, have also been targeted for destruction, in violation of rules relating to the “safety and ethical treatment of animals” , and other the international rules relating to the husbandry of Animals. BE ADVISED, chemical weapons are being deployed through drones and other delivery systems, and used against civilian personnel. These drones are being deployed and directed by Ukrainian personnel and their allies, using “STARLINK” internet services provided by Elon Musk (CEO of “X” , formerly known as Twitter). Testimony and evidence relating to this available on the film at: www.rt.com (Documentary films) IN CONCLUSION: BE ADVISED, Scott Bennett has undertaken this investigation at great danger to his own life and property and rights, and has received death threats and threats of violence against him by Ukrainian personnel, government and media, as well as from those operating as American, NATO, and other elements and agents claiming to advance and support and defend the interests and/or agenda of the United States, the European Union, and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty organization) including British, German, French, and other circles. BE ADVISED, you are hereby served legal notice that any attempts to initiate any hostile communications or acts, threats, coercion, intimidation, violation of rights, arrest, confinement, interrogation, questioning, confiscation of property, or other actions against Scott Bennett, either by the U.S. government or other, will be construed as both a violation of Scott Bennett’s inherent rights, protected by the United States of America, the California Constitution, and international law; and Scott Bennett reserves the right to take any legal action against any party, person, organization, or government involved in such action against him, including all members of the United States Government, military, and its allies. BE ADVISED, Scott Bennett files this report as a whistleblower, and demands to testify about this matter to Congressional authorities and international bodies immediately. BE ADVISED, any attempt to conceal or distort this matter, and any failure by any United States Government agency or agent to provide all protections to Scott Bennett and acknowledge or investigate this matter will be interpreted as a malicious and intentional act off seditious conspiracy and treason against the United States of America, and other international crimes. BE ADVISED, you have ten (10) days to provide written receipt and acknowledgement of this whistleblower report, and provide the following response: 1) The date and time of a Congressional hearing on this matter, which Scott Bennett demands to be made a “public hearing” and open to all U.S. and international citizens and media; 2) The immediate corrective actions and official government communications to cease and desist the current violations of law being committed by the United States government, its military, and its intelligence services; 3) The individual agencies and members of the United States’ Congress, military, and intelligence agencies which will be notified of this whistleblower report and official investigations that will result from this whistleblower report; 4) Guarantee (legally binding) of non-prosecution for any materials communications disclosed, also known as “non-prosecution agreements” by all US and international law-enforcement agencies. All correspondence may be sent to: Scott Bennett, 23 Railroad Ave., #23, Danville, CA 94526 Respectfully submitted, Scott Bennett (signature) Scott Bennett Without Prejudice all rights preserved none waved Originally composed : March 2, 2024 Revised: July 2, 2024
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This low-key approach feels worlds away from their explosive 2022 Netflix series Harry & Meghan , which thrust the couple’s personal lives and family tensions into the spotlight. Instead, Polo is more about the sport, its cultural impact, and its charitable ties. With Polo , Harry and Meghan seem to be recalibrating their narrative approach. Rather than leading with controversy, they’re leaning into purpose; using their platform to spotlight causes they care about. Archewell Productions, their production company, appears to be finding its footing after mixed results since the couple signed their £80 million (AUD $160 million) Netflix deal. For Harry, this series is clearly a passion project; a love letter to polo and its potential to make a difference through charity. For Netflix, it’s an opportunity to showcase the Sussexes’ star power in a more subdued, meaningful way, moving beyond the divisive drama of their earlier projects. Even with limited screen time, Polo reminds us of Harry and Meghan’s ability to remain relevant. While the series doesn’t include explicit sponsorships, it shines a light on the luxury brands and cultural cachet that come with the world of polo. For advertisers and media professionals, it’s a subtle demonstration of how their presence can elevate both causes and commercial opportunities. Their Netflix partnership was always more than just a content deal; it’s about building a global platform for their brand. Whether they’re highlighting philanthropy, supporting businesses, or simply staying in the public eye, Harry and Meghan continue to blend personal influence with professional ambition. While Polo may not generate the same level of buzz as their earlier Netflix ventures, it signals a strategic shift. By stepping back from the spotlight and focusing on causes close to their hearts, the Sussexes are rebranding themselves as quieter yet still influential cultural figures. For Netflix, the series represents another way to maximise their investment in the couple’s high-profile partnership. Whether this strategy resonates with audiences remains to be seen. But with Polo , Harry and Meghan appear to be playing the long game; one focused less on making noise and more on leaving a lasting impact. Keep on top of the most important media, marketing, and agency news each day with the Mediaweek Morning Report – delivered for free every morning to your inbox.Biden to Block Nippon Steel's Takeover of U.S. Steel on National Security GroundsThe societal fractures in the U.S. healthcare systems are clear, and it’s time to radically rethink how we approach health and wellbeing. Beyond treating disease or managing symptoms — it’s a systemic and multidimensional shift toward holistic health that’s needed. To address human existence's intertwined physical, mental, and social dimensions, we must expand our vision of health care, incorporating universal access and a 360-degree understanding of humanity’s complexities. That same multidimensional, holistic logic must be applied to the system itself. The potential of pro-social AI — artificial intelligence designed for human and planetary well-being — offers an innovative, and pragmatic pathway. Walking that path is not only ethical but essential for creating systems that are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with the real needs of individuals and society. Moreover, it is a business-savvy approach that addresses the inefficiencies in the U.S. healthcare system. Lets see why: The Multidimensional Nature Of Human Health Health is far more than the absence of disease. It encompasses the interplay of aspirations, emotions, thoughts, and sensations at the individual level while also reflecting the dynamics of our communities, cultures, economies, and the environment. Current healthcare systems often operate in silos, addressing only isolated aspects of this spectrum. This narrow focus fails to address the root causes of crises like mental health struggles, systemic inequities, or the societal alienation that can contribute to acts of violence. Pro-social AI addresses these challenges by considering four key dimensions at the individual level: At the collective level, pro-social AI integrates: This multidimensional perspective ensures that health interventions are technologically advanced and attuned to the human experience and societal context. By aligning with these dimensions, pro-social AI becomes a pragmatic tool to create impactful and equitable solutions. Universal Health Care: A Foundational Step Universal health care must become the cornerstone of this new approach. Access to affordable, high-quality care should not be a privilege but a fundamental right. Yet universal health care alone is insufficient; it must be designed to recognize and respond to human needs and societal influences. This requires: The inefficiencies of the U.S. healthcare system highlight this transformation's financial and societal urgency. U.S. healthcare expenditures total over $4 trillion . Differently said, 1 out of 5 dollars of the nation’s GDP goes to health care. This starkly contrasts with countries like Germany and Japan, which achieve better health outcomes while spending significantly less as a percentage of GDP. This disparity underscores, on the one hand, the need for more effective, integrated systems that prioritize prevention and holistic care and, on the other hand, the possibility of making that happen. The Potential Of Pro-Social AI Pro-social AI — AI systems that are tailored, trained, tested and targeted to bring out the best in and for people and planet — offers a unique opportunity to achieve this transformation. Unlike traditional AI systems focused on efficiency or profitability, pro-social AI prioritizes ethical, equitable, and sustainable outcomes. Here’s how it can reshape health care: Personalized, Holistic Care: By leveraging multidimensional data, pro-social AI can develop individualized care plans that address a person’s physical, mental, and social health needs. For instance, AI can identify patterns linking stress and physical health issues, offering preventive strategies tailored to the individual. Mental Health Support: Pro-social AI can provide scalable mental health resources, from chatbots offering empathetic listening to systems that alert caregivers to early warning signs of crises. Community Engagement: AI-driven tools can help communities identify and address systemic health disparities, creating targeted programs for underserved populations and fostering stronger social cohesion. Policy Insights: Pro-social AI can analyze societal trends to inform policies that address health inequities and social determinants, ensuring that resources are allocated where they are most needed. Designing Health Systems With Humanity in Mind To move from vision to reality, we must embrace a paradigm shift that integrates universal health care with the principles of holistic health and pro-social AI. Policymakers, health care providers, and technologists must collaborate to: Embed Holistic Principles: Design health care systems that address physical, mental, and social dimensions, recognizing the interconnected nature of human experience. That same holistic philosophy must becomes part of the training of health care professionals at all levels. Leverage Pro-Social AI: Develop and deploy AI systems that align with ethical principles and prioritize equity, inclusivity, and sustainability. Educate and Empower: Equip individuals and communities with the knowledge and tools to participate actively in their health and wellbeing. Foster Collaboration: Build partnerships across sectors to integrate health, technology, and social systems for collective impact. A healthcare system anchored in holistic principles and powered by pro-social AI offers a radical solution that could become part of 2025. By embracing a multidimensional understanding of health and leveraging technology for social good, we can move beyond treating symptoms to fostering true human flourishing — for individuals, communities, and the planet. It might sound naive, yet taking this approach to scale is not only ethically sound but also a pragmatic necessity for a more sustainable and equitable future. Furthermore, it is a financially prudent strategy, reducing inefficiencies in healthcare spending and aligning resources with outcomes that truly matter.
New novel "Secretary of Faith" by K.C. Boyd is released, a dystopian tale that reflects the urgent need to resist the threat to American democracy 12-04-2024 11:14 PM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire "Secretary of Faith - A Fictional Companion to Project 2025" by K.C. Boyd has been released worldwide. This 283-page novel illustrates, with gritty detail, the realpolitik of governmental corruption, dishonesty, and religious extremism, with emphasis on the long-term danger of Project 2025. A continuation of Boyd's first book, "Being Christian - A Novel," this story of a fracturing society follows Christian Hillcox, a megapastor and televangelist who is named the country's first Secretary of Faith. As religion-fueled nationalism strengthens its grip on the public, the American citizenry submits to fear, xenophobia, and isolationism, allowing the rising administration to trample basic rights and pursue their goal of long-term power. While the novel is a work of fiction, the author spent twenty years researching the growing marriage between religious fundamentalists and American politics, infiltrating Christian Nationalists' events, while at the same time observing the cult-like following of those who would turn over control of the country to demagogues and radical religious leaders. The America of "Secretary of Faith" is frighteningly close to today's reality, making the tale a provocative warning against unchecked power. At the same time, it also provides a sense of hope, showing that in times of grave socio-political upheaval - even when the country seems all but broken - good people can come together and find strength in pushing back. Woven through the story's post-societal events, readers will find scenes of compassion and empowerment, ideas that hopefully drive readers to join together for truth, reason, and good. Craig Unger, New York Times Bestselling Author of "House of Bush-House of Saud," "House of Trump-House of Putin," "American Kompromat," and the newly released "Den of Spies" said of the novel: "If you think today's headlines portend a grim theocratic future, welcome to the United Christian States of America as depicted in K. C. Boyd's riveting and fast-paced dystopian fantasy about what happens when radical right-wing Christian nationalism takes power. In Secretary of Faith, Boyd takes us into a dark and often lurid hellscape filled with murder, treachery, and various other unspeakable acts that are a little too close for comfort to today's reality. It's a gripping narrative that shows that in life, as in fiction, the only antidote to desperate times is a powerful Resistance." At once riveting, terrifying, and an inspiring rallying cry for those willing to resist a slip into neofascist theocracy, Boyd's novel is a timely reminder of what's at stake both today and for the future of the nation. The events of the book are at risk of playing out in the real world, and Boyd's writing is a plea for the American people to unite against the dangerous combination of hypocrisy, indoctrination, wealth consolidation, and zealotry that pose an existential threat to the entire world. Secretary of Faith (ISBN: 9781662942037) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. The paperback retails for $12.95, and the ebook retails for $2.99. Review copies and interviews are available upon request. Learn more at https://secretaryoffaith.com/ From the back cover: Lies, fear, and the Holy Bible are the country's undoing in K.C. Boyd's second, dystopian tale, a story that all too closely resembles an America in which Project 2025 rules. Vividly depicting the present-day racism, greed, and religious hypocrisy, Secretary of Faith serves as a cautionary warning to Project 2025. After an orchestrated victory, the newly elected President redefines the country by changing its name to the United Christian States of America. Next, he reduces the traditional number of seats in his cabinet to four, and adds a fifth, the Department of Faith, appointing his lifetime mentor, Christian Hillcox, as its first ever Secretary. The rule of law is no more. Sanctioned by the administration, violent mobs take to the streets. Media is state-run; neighbors inform on neighbors; loved ones vanish, never to return. When a natural disaster strikes the West Coast, an already well-organized Resistance emerges and Secretary Hillcox finds himself in a battle to maintain both the administration's narrative and his own position through evermore frightening means. In a showdown between Good and Evil, the question is-will citizens rise to the occasion and save the Republic? About the author: Twenty years ago, in Ohio, K. C. Boyd became alarmed about the growing marriage between American politics and religion. Point of fact, the things Boyd saw then foretold today's Project 2025. After time spent visiting megachurches across the state and national family-values voter's conferences. Being Christian - A Novel was born. In the sequel, Secretary of Faith - A Fictional Companion to Project 2025 , Boyd responds to the current American existential crisis in a rip-roaring story could have been ripped from today's headlines. Media Contact Company Name: MindStir PR Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=new-novel-secretary-of-faith-by-kc-boyd-is-released-a-dystopian-tale-that-reflects-the-urgent-need-to-resist-the-threat-to-american-democracy ] Phone: 800-767-0531 Address:8335 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite 360 City: West Hollywood State: California Country: United States Website: https://mindstirpr.com/ This release was published on openPR.
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC streetMega Millions jackpot hits $619M: Can you buy your tickets online?When 2025 arrives, New Year’s Day will see many city of San Diego services closed due to the holiday. While there are more closures than openings for Wednesday, here is a full list of what’s open and what’s not. Closed: All city of San Diego Administrative Offices. Curbside trash, recyclables and organic waste will be delayed one day. No street sweeping. City libraries, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, will re-open Thursday. City swimming pools and recreation centers will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday and re-open Thursday. Public buildings in Balboa Park will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The Personnel Department’s Testing, Background/Fingerprinting offices will be closed Wednesday. All city reservoirs will be closed Wednesday. Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center will be closed Wednesday. The Parks and Recreation Department Open Space, Permit Center, Maintenance Assessment District offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Tecolote Nature Center will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The Development Services Department will be closed Wednesday. Passport services will not be provided by city’s Office of the City Clerk on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your Safe Place – A Family Justice Center will be closed Wednesday. Open: Chollas Lake Mission Trails Regional Park Tecolote Canyon Natural Park City golf courses (Mission Bay Golf Course set to close at dusk) City skate parks and plazas Pacific Highlands Ranch Pump Track Dog off-leash areas San Diego police and Fire-Rescue emergency crews will be on duty. Parking meters, time restrictions, yellow zones and street sweeping routes will not be enforced Wednesday. All other parking violations will be enforced. In addition, starting on Wednesday, San Diego police will issue warnings for the new “ daylighting ” law which prohibits parking within 20 feet of crosswalks. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.
WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Matt Gaetz said Friday that he will not be returning to Congress after withdrawing his name from consideration to be attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new perch. I do not intend to join the 119th Congress,” Gaetz told conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, adding that he has “some other goals in life that I’m eager to pursue with my wife and my family.” The announcement comes a day after Gaetz, a Florida Republican, stepped aside from the Cabinet nomination process amid growing fallout from federal and House Ethics investigations that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. The 42-year-old has vehemently denied the allegations against him. Gaetz's nomination as attorney general had stunned many career lawyers inside the Justice Department, but reflected Trump's desire to place a loyalist in a department he has marked for retribution following the criminal cases against him. Hours after Gaetz withdrew, Trump nominated Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, who would come to the job with years of legal work under her belt and that other trait Trump prizes above all: loyalty. It's unclear what's next for Gaetz, who is no longer a member of the House. He surprised colleagues by resigning from Congress the same day that Trump nominated him for attorney general. Some speculated he could still be sworn into office for another two-year term on Jan. 3, given that he had just won reelection earlier this month. But Gaetz, who has been in state and national politics for 14 years, said he's done with Congress. “I think that eight years is probably enough time in the United States Congress," he said.NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ: KSPI) resulting from allegations that Kaspi.kz may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Kaspi.kz securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses. What to do next: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=29172 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email case@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. What is this about: On September 19, 2024, Culper Research issued a report entitled “Kaspi.kz (KSPI): The NASDAQ-Listed Fintech Moving Money for Criminals and Kleptocrats.” In this report, Culper announced it was “short Kaspi, the operator of the largest payment network and second largest bank in Kazakhstan. We believe Kaspi has systematically misled U.S. investors and regulators in its repeated claims – especially ahead of the Company’s January 2024 [NASDAQ] listing – that the Company has zero exposure to Russia.” Further, Culper announced its “research exposes this grave deception: we believe that not only do Kaspi’s relationships with Russian partners permeate every segment of its business, but that in the wake of Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and into 2024, Russia has contributed materially to Kaspi’s reported growth. Our research further unmasks Kaspi’s history of shadowy dealmaking, which raises not only related party and self-dealing concerns, but also exposes the Company’s vast, longstanding ties to bad actors including sanctioned oligarchs and Russian mobsters. We believe that Kaspi’s premium valuation and US listing are at risk, and shares are headed lower.” On this news, Kaspi.kz American Depositary Shares’ (“ADS”) fell 16.1% on September 19, 2024, and a further 2.7% on September 20, 2024. Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. 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Trump expected to name Kelly Loeffler for Agriculture secretaryNoneBlues supporters also sang the name of head coach Maresca during the closing stages of an emphatic success sealed by goals from Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and substitute Jadon Sancho. Bottom club Southampton briefly levelled through Joe Aribo but were a man down from the 39th minute after captain Jack Stephens was sent off for pulling the hair of Marc Cucurella. Chelsea, who have endured an underwhelming period since Todd Boehly’s consortium bought the club in 2022, climbed above Arsenal and into second place on goal difference, seven points behind leaders Liverpool. “It was a very good feeling, especially because you can see that they are happy, that is our target,” Maresca said of the atmosphere in the away end. “We work every day to keep them happy and tonight was a very good feeling, especially the one that they can see that Chelsea’s back. This is an important thing.” Maresca rotated his squad in Hampshire, making seven changes following Sunday’s impressive 3-0 win over Aston Villa. Following a sloppy start, his side, who stretched their unbeaten run to six top-flight games, could easily have won by more as they hit the woodwork three times, in addition to squandering a host of chances. “I’m very happy with the five we scored,” said the Italian. “I’m not happy with the first 15, 20 minutes, where we struggled. The reason why we struggled is because we prepared the game to press them man to man and the first 15, 20 minutes we were not pressing them man to man. “After 15, 20 minutes we adjust that and the game was much better. For sure we could score more but five goals they are enough.” Southampton manager Russell Martin rued a costly “moment of madness” from skipper Stephens. The defender’s ridiculous red card was the headline mistake of a catalogue of errors from the beleaguered south-coast club as they slipped seven points from safety following an 11th defeat of a dismal season. “I don’t think anyone will be as disappointed as Jack,” Martin said of Stephens, who was sent off for the second time this term after tugging the curls of Cucurella as Saints prepared to take a corner. “I haven’t got to sit down and talk with him about that at all. He will be hurt more than anyone and it’s changed the game for us tonight, which is disappointing. “I think they have to describe it as violent conduct; it’s not violent really but there’s no other explanation for that really. It’s a moment of madness that’s really cost us and Jack.” Southampton repeatedly invited pressure with their risky attempts to play out from defence, with goalkeeper Joe Lumley gifting Chelsea their second goal, scored by Nkunku. While Saints were booed off at full-time, Martin, who was missing a host of key players due to injuries and suspensions, praised the effort of his depleted team. “When they see such a big scoreline and a couple of the goals we concede, I understand it (the jeers),” he said. “It’s football, it’s emotive, people feel so much about it, it’s why it’s such a special sport in this country and so big. “I understand it but I feel really proud of the players tonight, some of the football we played at 11 v 11 was amazing. “For an hour with 10 men we’ve dug in so deep, there were some big performances. I’m proud of them for that and I’m grateful for that because that’s not easy in that circumstance.”