Central Government Capex To Surge By 25% YoY In Second Half Of FY25: JefferiesFox's contract set to expire: After six seasons on the Valparaiso sidelines, the Valparaiso University Department of Athletics announced Sunday it has elected to let head coach Landon Fox's contract expire. Fox, who finished 21-42 in his time as Beacons head coach, was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award following the Spring 2021 season, which is presented annually to the (FCS) National Coach of the Year, after he led the Beacons to their best winning percentage since the 2003 season. “I am grateful for everything that Landon has done for our football program,” athletic director Laurel Hosmer said. “He possesses one of the best Pioneer Football League IQs out there and has worked tirelessly to build the program to where it is now. The timing is right for us to think about the next stage for Valpo Football.” MEN'S BASKETBALL Valpo gets blowout win: While Eastern Illinois was able to keep things close in the first half, Valpo pulled away in the second half to get a 81-53 win on Sunday. The Beacons, who move to 3-2 with the victory, got big performances off the bench from Valparaiso native Tyler Schmidt and freshman Justus McNair. Schmidt made all four of his field goal attempts, including two 3-pointers, and hit all nine of his free-throw attempts. McNair had 16 points in just 15 minutes, finishing 5 of 8 from the floor. Valpo will play Northern Illinois at home on Wednesday. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Purdue picks up win: The Boilermakers improved to 4-1 after a 73-55 win over UT Arlington on Sunday. Purdue was buoyed by a pair of double-doubles, as Reagan Bass contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Destini Lombard had herself a day on the glass, finishing with 13 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Additionally, the Boilermakers made it happen on the defensive end, turning 16 UT Arlington turnovers into 23 points. Purdue's next game will be against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 28.
London, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate , the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and mobile advertising, today released the November 2024 United States US Publisher Trust Index (PTI) for apps across the web, Apple App Store and the Google Play Store , and CTV apps across the Roku , Amazon Fire TV , Samsung Smart TV , and Apple TV app stores, bringing unprecedented transparency to the open programmatic advertising ecosystem. Pixalate uses its proprietary algorithms to measure quality metrics, including invalid traffic (IVT or ad fraud), Made For Advertising (MFA) risk, brand safety, ad density, viewability, reach, and more. The Publisher Trust Indexes spans rankings for 235+ countries across all four global regions: North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM, and provides breakdowns by 20+ different IAB taxonomy website categories. Pixalate’s methodology can be found at Publisher Trust Index: Methodology U.S. Website PTI Rankings (November 2024) spotify.com buzzfeed.com quora.com Download the full rankings here . U.S. Mobile PTI Rankings (November 2024) Apple App Store WeatherBug - Weather Forecast Word Cookies ® CBS Sports Fantasy Download the full rankings here . Google Play Store TextNow: Call + Text Unlimited Weather Radar Truecaller Download the full rankings here . U.S. Connected TV PTI Rankings (November 2024) Amazon Fire TV Free Movies Plus FilmRise British TV Download the full rankings here . Apple TV Hulu Frndly TV Download the full rankings here . Samsung Smart TV Western Mania Sling TV Download the full rankings here . Pixalate’s data science team analyzed over 30 billion global open programmatic ad impressions across 12.5 million websites, Google Play Store and Apple App Store mobile apps, and connected TV (CTV) apps across Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Apple TV app stores in November 2024 to compile the global Publisher Trust Indexes. Download the Report U.S. Publisher Trust Index About Pixalate Pixalate is a global platform specializing in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence. Founded in 2012, Pixalate is trusted by regulators, data researchers, advertisers, publishers, ad tech platforms, and financial analysts across the Connected TV (CTV), mobile app, and website ecosystems. Pixalate is accredited by the MRC for the detection and filtration of Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT). pixalate.com DISCLAIMER The Publisher Trust Index (PTI) reflects Pixalate’s opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes may be useful to the digital media industry. Our reports and indexes examine programmatic advertising activity on mobile apps and Connected TV (CTV) apps. Any insights shared are grounded in Pixalate’s proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources in the Indexes and herein should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate’s opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. This report is not intended to impugn the standing or reputation of any person, entity or app. Per the MRC , “'Fraud' is not intended to represent fraud as defined in various laws, statutes and ordinances or as conventionally used in U.S. Court or other legal proceedings, but rather a custom definition strictly for advertising measurement purposes. Also per the MRC , “‘Invalid Traffic’ is defined generally as traffic that does not meet certain ad serving quality or completeness criteria, or otherwise does not represent legitimate ad traffic that should be included in measurement counts. Among the reasons why ad traffic may be deemed invalid is it is a result of non-human traffic (spiders, bots, etc.), or activity designed to produce fraudulent traffic.” .
NoneWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 30, 2024-- On National Small Business Saturday, The Wright Way Enterprises (TWW) celebrates its continued success with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Cybersecurity organization, marking its second contract award: a $4.4 million sole-source 8(a) award to establish and lead the Cybersecurity Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Zero Trust (ZT) Project Management Office (PMO). This milestone demonstrates TWW’s pivotal role in federal cybersecurity modernization and highlights the vital contributions of small businesses to national security and economic growth. Small businesses account for nearly 44% of U.S. economic activity and employ more than 61 million Americans, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Programs like the SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program empower small businesses, especially those from historically disadvantaged communities, to drive innovation and provide critical services across federal agencies. “The SBA’s 8(a) program has been instrumental in enabling TWW to secure opportunities that not only contribute to our growth but also to the modernization and resilience of U.S. cybersecurity,” said Kenice Middleton, Managing Partner of TWW. “On this National Small Business Saturday, we reflect on the importance of investing in small businesses, which are the backbone of the U.S. economy. As a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), TWW takes pride in supporting the federal government’s mission to allocate 15% of contract spending to SDBs by FY 2025. Our deep expertise in cybersecurity, Zero Trust architecture, and IT modernization positions us to help agencies like the IRS meet critical objectives while safeguarding the nation’s assets.” The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in August 2022, provides unprecedented funding to the IRS to transform tax administration and enhance services. Cybersecurity is the foundation of this transformation, requiring robust implementation of Zero Trust architecture to meet federal mandates. TWW’s support of the Cybersecurity PMO integrates IRA and ZT initiatives under a unified framework, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence. As a trusted partner to the IRS, TWW provides comprehensive support, including: Kenice Middleton, a former Senior Executive Service (SES) Director in the IRS Cybersecurity organization, brings invaluable insight into the complexities of safeguarding federal systems that support trillions of dollars in revenue. “Our leadership in developing the Cybersecurity PMO reflects TWW’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering measurable results,” Middleton added. National Small Business Saturday shines a spotlight on the power of small businesses in spurring innovation, creating jobs, and driving economic resilience. TWW is proud to exemplify how small businesses play a transformative role in shaping the federal cybersecurity landscape. About TWW The Wright Way Enterprises (TWW) is certified as an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone minority-owned, small business, stewarding organizations in addressing the dynamic needs of an ever-changing global economy. 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PUB: 11/30/2024 09:00 AM/DISC: 11/30/2024 08:58 AM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241130362118/enUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday thanked the people of Maharashtra for the "historic victory" of the Mahayuti alliance in the assembly elections. He said the people have closed the shops of “fake well-wishers of the Constitution” by voting for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in huge numbers. "Jai Maharashtra ! Heartfelt gratitude to the people of Maharashtra for this historic mandate," Amit Shah said in a post on X. The home minister said Maharashtra, the holy land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Jyotiba Phule and Veer Savarkar , had always kept culture and nation supreme along with development. "By giving such a huge mandate to the Mahayuti alliance amidst illusion and lies, the people have closed the shops of those who are fake well-wishers of the Constitution. This victory is the victory of every Maharashtra resident," Shah said. He also mentioned that the Mahayuti alliance's win depicted the victory of “politics of performance” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Amit Shah noted that the people of Maharashtra have shown their faith in the legacy of Mahayuti, development, and the welfare of the poor, and rejected the politics of appeasement. He also congratulated other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and workers. "Hearty congratulations to all the workers of @BJP4Maharashtra, BJP National President Shri @JPNadda ji, State President Shri @cbawankule ji, Chief Minister Shri @mieknathshinde ji, Deputy Chief Minister Shri @Dev_Fadnavis ji and Shri @AjitPawarSpeaks ji for this grand victory," Shah wrote on X. In a separate post, he thanked the people of Jharkhand for voting in high numbers for the BJP. “I express my gratitude to the people of Jharkhand for blessing BJP with the highest percentage of votes. Also, I congratulate all the workers of Jharkhand BJP for their tireless hard work,” Shah wrote on X. The senior BJP leader assured that the saffron party would play a key role as the opposition in the assembly. “For the BJP, fulfilling the aspirations of the tribal society and protecting their identity are the top priorities. The NDA central government is committed to the development, progress and protection of the tribal heritage of the people of Jharkhand and under the leadership of Modi ji, we will continue to work in this direction. The BJP will play the role of a positive opposition in Jharkhand,” he said. He lauded all the NDA winners of the bypolls. “I congratulate all the NDA candidates who won the by-elections held across the country,” he said. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, the country is witnessing a beautiful period of development and trust. This victory of NDA in the Lok Sabha elections, Haryana or Maharashtra assembly elections as well as by-elections makes it clear that the people of the country have unwavering faith in Modi ji. These victorious candidates of NDA will continue to give their utmost contribution in building a developed and self-reliant India," Shah posted on X.
The End of ESG? Judge Rejects Target's Bid to Toss Shareholder Pride Backlash LawsuitBritish author Vicky Ball is an unlikely bestseller after a simple post on X about selling two at a local event catapulted her novel up the bestseller charts. After showcasing her two novels — and — at an authors event on Tuesday (December 3) at Galleywood Heritage Centre in Chelmsford, Essex, the 48-year-old shared her excitement online. “Sold two books 😁😁,” she wrote, adding, “I’ve done some events where I haven’t sold any.” A whirlwind of support followed, which she has described as “amazing” and “unbelievable.” Her post has amassed over 24 million views and 745,000 likes. In the days following, — a thriller with “lots of twists” about a missing girl’s return — soared to No. 3 in Amazon’s “Teen and Young Adult Fiction on Sexual Abuse” category. Reflecting on her viral success, Ball told the , “I was completely surprised really, and it was all a bit overwhelming — I was just amazed and couldn’t believe it.” Messages of support poured in from across the globe. “I’ve been getting messages on Instagram of people saying: ‘I’m in Colombia and just bought your book’; ‘I’m in Salt Lake City’; ‘I’m in Belgium.’ It’s amazing really,” she added to . Ball, who works at the University of Essex and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing, wrote during the lockdown in 2020. Balancing her work as a teacher at the time, she wrote mostly on weekends, seated in her lounge with her laptop on her knees. Sold 2 books 😁😁 — Vicky (@VickyBall3) She said writing provided an outlet during the pandemic, offering purpose and a distraction from the stress and isolation. “It was so helpful having a purpose and something to keep my mind off the stress and worry.” When offering advice to aspiring writers, Ball emphasized simplicity and enjoyment. “Just write! I just go with it. It’s like a journey, and I really enjoy the process. You never know where it’s going to go,” she told Her second novel, , tells the story of an alcoholic mother with a dark secret. Despite her newfound fame, Ball has remained focused on her work and the supportive writing community on X. “Social media can be a really positive place, especially on X because there’s a big writing community and we are very supportive of each other,” she told the BBC. Looking ahead, Ball plans to continue writing while balancing her job and studies. “I’m quite happy at the moment doing a master’s in creative writing and working at the university,” she admitted, “but I have some ideas for some other books in the pipeline.”
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The Chinese regime sanctioned 13 U.S. defense companies and six executives on Dec. 5 in response to the U.S. government’s latest arms sale to Taiwan. In announcing the sanctions, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the planned arms sale “interferes in China’s internal affairs, and undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The companies targeted include drone makers such as BRINC Drones Inc. and Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc.Others include Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc., Rapid Flight LLC, Red Six Solutions, Shield AI Inc., SYNEXXUS Inc., Firestorm Labs Inc., HavocAI, Neros Technologies, Cyberlux Corporation, Domo Tactical Communications, and Group W. The regime also sanctioned six senior executives from Raytheon, BAE Systems, Alliant Techsystems Operations, Data Link Solutions, and BRINC Drones. The sanctioned individuals are banned from entering China. All entities’ assets in China will be frozen, and all individuals and companies in China are banned from doing business with the sanctioned entities. The Epoch Times has reached out to the targeted companies and individuals for comments, and did not receive any response by press time. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has never ruled Taiwan, although it claims sovereignty over the self-governed island and hasn’t ruled out taking the island by force. In recent years, the CCP has stepped up its military preparations to invade the island nation, and has conducted military drills encircling Taiwan. Although the United States does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, it maintains ties with Taipei under the Taiwan Relations Act and the U.S. “Six Assurances” to Taiwan, which recognize Taiwan’s right to self-determination and allow Washington to sell military equipment to Taiwan for the its self-defense. In 2018, President Donald Trump signed the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act, committing to “regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan” to help the island meet “the existing and likely future threats from the People’s Republic of China.” The recent $385 million arms sale plan was the 18th arms sale under the Biden administration. President Joe Biden has also approved arms donations using presidential drawdown. On Nov. 30, Taiwan’s Presidential Office thanked the United States, calling the Taiwan–U.S. security partnership “a critical cornerstone for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.” Researchers at Taiwan’s Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR), told The Epoch Times that Beijing’s largely “symbolic” sanctions will not stop U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. Chung Chih-tung, assistant research fellow at INDSR’s Division of National Security Research, said the United States has continued to sell arms to Taiwan despite Beijing’s protests since 1979 because strengthening Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities via arms sales is “an integral part of the U.S. policy to deter China” from invading Taiwan. Moreover, amid the increasingly tense U.S.–China relations, “Taiwan has an irreplaceable importance in the U.S. geostrategy of containing China,” he said. Wang Shiow-wen, assistant research fellow at INDSR’s Division of Chinese Politics, Military and Warfighting Concepts, said increased U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan will likely continue because of Beijing’s expansion of its military capabilities. “The military capabilities on the two sides of the [Taiwan] Strait is very imbalanced. The United States not only won’t stop arms sales to Taiwan, it will more likely sell more and better weapons to Taiwan, particularly when the United States is transitioning to a new administration,” she said. “It has little to do with the trade war and more to do with the balance of military power in East Asia,” she said, adding that the United States cannot allow Beijing to compromise U.S. defense in the first island chain via Taiwan, or absorb the chip-making powerhouse and use it as leverage against the world. It’s Lai’s first stopover on U.S. soil as president during a state visit to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau. Beijing later criticized the United States for allowing him to transit through Hawaii.Tehama County’s Oscar Morales recognized with statewide award