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CLEVELAND (AP) — Shortly after doing a face-down snow angel, firing a few celebratory snowballs and singing “Jingle Bells” on his way to the media room, Jameis Winston ended his postgame news conference with a simple question. “Am I a Brown yet?” he asked. He is now. And who knows? Maybe for a lot longer than expected. Winston entered Cleveland football folklore on Thursday night by leading the Browns to a 24-19 win over the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers, who had their five-game winning streak stopped. Winston's performance at Huntington Bank Field, which transformed into the world's largest snow globe, not only made him an instantaneous hero in the eyes of Browns fans but added another wrinkle to the team's ever-changing, never-ending quarterback conundrum. In his fourth start since Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles tendon injury, Winston made enough big plays to help the Browns (3-8) get a victory that should quiet conjecture about coach Kevin Stefanski's job. Some wins mean more than others. In Cleveland, beating the Steelers is as big as it gets. But beyond any instant gratification, Winston has given the Browns more to consider as they move forward. Watson's future with Cleveland is highly uncertain since it will still be months before the team has a grip on whether he's even an option in 2025, his fourth year since signing a $230 million, fully guaranteed contract that has proven calamitous. It's also possible the Browns will cut ties with Watson. They signed Winston to a one-year contract to be Watson's backup. But the unexpected events of 2024 have changed plans and led to the possibility that the 30-year-old Winston could become Cleveland's full-time QB or a bridge to their next young one. So much is unclear. What's not is that Winston, who leaped into the end zone on fourth-and-2 for a TD to put the Browns ahead 18-6 in the fourth quarter, is a difference maker. With his larger-than-life personality and the joy he shows whether practicing or throwing three touchdown passes, he has lifted the Browns. A man of faith, he's made his teammates believe. Winston has done what Watson couldn't: made the Browns better. “A very, very authentic person,” Stefanski said Friday on a Zoom call. “He’s the same guy every single day. He's the same guy at 5 a.m. as he at 5 p.m. He brings great energy to everything he does, and I think his teammates appreciate that about him.” Winston, who is 2-2 as a starter with wins over the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, has a knack for inspiring through fiery, preacher-like pregame speeches. But what has impressed the Browns is his ability to stay calm in the storm. “He doesn’t get rattled,” said Myles Garrett, who had three sacks against the Steelers . “He’s just tuned in and focused as anyone I’ve seen at that position. Turn the page. There was a turnover, came back to the sideline, ‘Love you. I’m sorry. We’re going to get it back.’ He was already on to the next one, ‘How can we complete the mission?’ “I have a lot of respect for him. First was from afar and now seeing it on the field in front of me, it’s a blessing to have someone who plays a game with such a passion and want-to. You can’t ask for a better teammate when they take those things to heart and they want to play for you like we’re actually brothers and that’s what we have to attain. That brotherhood.” Winston has done something else Watson couldn't: move the offense. The Browns scored more than 20 points for just the second time this season, and like Joe Flacco a year ago, Winston has shown that Stefanski's system works with a quarterback patient enough to let plays develop and unafraid to take shots downfield. The conditions certainly were a factor, but the Browns were a miserable 1 of 10 on third down, a season-long trend. However, Cleveland converted all four fourth-down tries, including a fourth-and-3 pass from Winston to Jerry Jeudy with 2:36 left that helped set up Nick Chubb's go-ahead TD run. RT Jack Conklin. Garrett outplayed Steelers star T.J. Watt in their rivalry within the rivalry partly because Conklin did a nice job containing Pittsburgh's edge rusher, who was held without a sack and had one tackle for loss. Conklin has made a remarkable comeback since undergoing reconstructive knee surgery last year. Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam. Their desire to build a dome is well intended, but an indoor game could never come close to matching the surreal setting of Thursday night, when snow swirled throughout the stadium and covered nearly all the yard lines and hash marks. “It was beautiful,” Winston said. WR Cedric Tillman is in the concussion protocol. He had two catches before taking a big hit on the final play of the third quarter. 9 — Consecutive home wins for the Browns in Thursday night games. Three of those have come against Pittsburgh. An extended break before visiting the Denver Broncos on Dec. 2. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Five things to do on the Border the day after Santa Claus comes to townHunter Syndrome Therapeutics Market Size in the 7MM is expected to grow by 2034, estimated DelveInsight 12-17-2024 07:42 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: ABNewswire DelveInsight's "Hunter Syndrome Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast - 2034" report delivers an in-depth analysis of Hunter Syndrome epidemiology, market, and clinical development in Hunter Syndrome. In addition to this, the report provides historical and forecasted epidemiology and market data as well as a detailed analysis of the hunter syndrome market trends in the United States, EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan. Discover Key Insights into the Hunter Syndrome Market with DelveInsight's In-Depth Report @ Hunter Syndrome Market Size [ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hunter-syndrome-market?utm_source=abnewswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=ypr ] Key Takeaways from the Hunter Syndrome Market Report * The total number of Hunter Syndrome Diagnosed Prevalent Cases in the 7MM was nearly 1,200 cases in 2023 and is projected to increase during the forecasted period. * The total number of Hunter Syndrome Diagnosed Prevalent Cases in EU4 and the UK for hunter syndrome was estimated to be nearly 350 cases in 2023. Germany had the highest prevalent cases followed by the UK. * MPS II typically affects only males, with symptoms becoming apparent at approximately 2-4 years of age. * It is estimated that about two-third of MPS II patients develop cognitive impairment with onset of symptoms between 1 to 3 years of age in the neuronopathic form. * Patients with MPS II are often classified as severe MPS II or mild MPS II. Severe form accounts for 65-70% of the cases. However, it slightly varies from country to country. * The leading Hunter Syndrome Companies such as Homology Medicine, Denali Therapeutics, Regenxbio, Takeda, JCR Pharmaceuticals, GC Pharma, Regenxbio, Sangamo Therapeutics, ArmaGen , and others * Promising Hunter Syndrome Therapies such as HMI-203, DNL310, RGX-121, SHP-609/ TAK-60 , and others Stay ahead in the Hunter Syndrome Therapeutics Market with DelveInsight's Strategic Report @ Hunter Syndrome Market Outlook [ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hunter-syndrome-market?utm_source=abnewswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=ypr ] Hunter Syndrome Epidemiology * Total Hunter Syndrome Diagnosed Prevalent Cases * Hunter Syndrome Severity-specific Cases Download the report to understand which factors are driving Hunter Syndrome Epidemiology trends @ Hunter Syndrome Prevalence [ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hunter-syndrome-market?utm_source=abnewswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=ypr ] Hunter Syndrome Marketed Drugs * ELAPRASE (idursulfase): Takeda Pharmaceuticals ELAPRASE is the first enzyme replacement therapy to be approved for people suffering from Hunter syndrome and it was launched in the US in July 2006 and in 2007 in the EU and Japan. ELAPRASE has been shown to improve walking capacity in patients 5 years and older. In patients 16 months to 5 years of age, no data are available to demonstrate improvement in disease-related symptoms or long term clinical outcome; however, treatment with ELAPRASE has reduced spleen volume similarly to that of adults and children 5 years of age and older. The safety and efficacy of ELAPRASE have not been established in pediatric patients less than 16 months of age. * IZCARGO: JCR Pharmaceuticals IZCARGO is the world's first biological drug applied with the brain drug delivery technology J-Brain Cargo., which utilizes the transferrin receptor-mediated Fe/transferrin transport to the brain and was launched in Japan to treat patients with all forms of MPS II. In March 2021, JCR received approval in Japan for IZCARGO (10 mL, intravenous drip infusion), the first enzyme replacement therapy capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier. Sales of IZCARGO increased more than 10% year-on-year and progressing well. The revenue reached from JPY 1,070 million in Q1 2022 to JPY 1,372 in Q1 2024. Hunter Syndrome Emerging Drugs * Tividenofusp alfa (DNL310): Denali Therapeutics Tividenofusp alfa (DNL310) is a fusion protein composed of IDS fused to Denali's proprietary Enzyme Transport Vehicle (ETV), which is engineered to cross the BBB via receptor-mediated transcytosis into the brain and to enable broad delivery of IDS into cells and tissues throughout the body with the goal of addressing the behavioral, cognitive, and physical manifestations of MPS II. In March 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track Designation to DNL310 for the treatment of patients with MPS II. In May 2022, the European Medicines Agency granted DNL310 Priority Medicines designation. * RGX-121: Regenxbio RGX121 is an investigational adeno-associated Virus (AAV) therapeutic for the treatment of MPS II. RGX121 is designed to use the NAV AAV9 vector to deliver the human IDS gene to cells in the Central Nervous System (CNS). RGX-121 is the only product in late-stage development with the potential to address neurocognitive development in patients diagnosed under the age of 2 years. In May 2023, RGX-121 received Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation. Moreover, the drug has also received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD, 2015), Rare Pediatric Drug Designation (RPDD, 2016), and Fast Track Drug Designation (FTD, 2018) from the US FDA. In October 2017, the EMA granted ODD to REGENXBIO for recombinant adeno-associated viral vector serotype 9 containing the human IDS gene. To know more about Hunter Syndrome treatment guidelines, visit @ Hunter Syndrome Treatment Market Landscape [ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hunter-syndrome-market?utm_source=abnewswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=ypr ] Hunter Syndrome Market Outlook The Hunter Syndrome Market is mainly dominated by ERT, along with a few major emerging products in the pipeline that are also based on the same principle of iduronate 2-sulfatase (I2S) ERT. The only approved therapy with idursulfase is ELAPRASE. However, one of the major drawbacks of ELAPRASE is its inability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which affects the product's efficacy. Hunter Syndrome Treatment Market The current Hunter syndrome treatment involves patients receiving infusion of the IDS enzyme, usually once a week. These infusions can help break down the accumulated glycosaminoglycans and can help alleviate symptoms and slow disease progression. However, the enzyme does not cross the blood-brain barrier, so the treatment does not help with cognitive or developmental symptoms. Learn more about the FDA-approved drugs for Hunter Syndrome @ Drugs for Hunter Syndrome Treatment [ https://www.delveinsight.com/sample-request/hunter-syndrome-market?utm_source=abnewswire&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=ypr ] Scope of the Hunter Syndrome Market Report * Coverage- 7MM * Study Period- 2020-2034 * Hunter Syndrome Companies- Homology Medicine, Denali Therapeutics, Regenxbio, Takeda, JCR Pharmaceuticals, GC Pharma, Regenxbio, Sangamo Therapeutics, ArmaGen, and others * Hunter Syndrome Therapies- HMI-203, DNL310, RGX-121, SHP-609/ TAK-60, and others * Hunter Syndrome Market Dynamics: Hunter Syndrome Market Drivers and Barriers * Hunter Syndrome Market Access and Reimbursement, Unmet Needs and Future Perspectives Table of Content 1. Key Insights 2. Hunter Syndrome Market Overview at a Glance 3. Hunter Syndrome Market Disease Background and Overview: Hunter Syndrome 4. Diagnostic Algorithm for Hunter Syndrome 5. Hunter Syndrome Epidemiology and Patient Population 6. Country-Wise Epidemiology of Hunter Syndrome 7. Hunter Syndrome Treatment 8. Recognized Establishments 9. Hunter Syndrome Unmet Needs 10. Hunter Syndrome Marketed Profile 11. Hunter Syndrome: 7 Major Market Analysis 12. Hunter Syndrome KOL Reviews 13. Case Reports 14. Hunter Syndrome Market Drivers 15. Hunter Syndrome Market Barriers 16. SWOT Analysis 17. Appendix 18. DelveInsight Capabilities 19. Disclaimer 20. About DelveInsight About Us DelveInsight is a leading healthcare-focused market research and consulting firm that provides clients with high-quality market intelligence and analysis to support informed business decisions. 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CLEVELAND (AP) — Shortly after doing a face-down snow angel, firing a few celebratory snowballs and singing “Jingle Bells” on his way to the media room, Jameis Winston ended his postgame news conference with a simple question. “Am I a Brown yet?” he asked. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
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In 2024, Kendrick Lamar has put together one of the biggest years of his career: He was the undisputed winner of the highest-profile rap beef in years; he's had a hit near the top of the pop charts for six months; he's nominated for more than half a dozen Grammys, including song and record of the year; he'll headline the halftime show at next year's Super Bowl. All of this without releasing an album. At least until today. At noon Eastern Time on Friday, Lamar dropped his sixth studio album, GNX . He did it without sharing a hint of its existence — no advance singles or videos or cryptic social media posts. (Not that it stopped fans from speculating.) GNX is Kendrick's first full-length release since 2022's Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers. The 12-track album features performances from mariachi singer Deyra Barrera, SZA and Dody6; producers include Jack Antonoff , Sounwave and Kamasi Washington . Even before this surprise drop, Lamar was already on a roll. In May, he capped his ferocious back-and-forth with rival Drake with the diss track " Not Like Us ," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart twice — the week of its release as well as later, in July, when its video came out — and earned him several nods from the Recording Academy. On June 19, he hosted The Pop Up - Ken & Friends , a concert at the Forum in Los Angeles that was live-streamed by Amazon Music and featured cameos from some of the West Coast's biggest rappers, from Roddy Ricch to Tyler, The Creator . In September, it was announced that Lamar will return to the Super Bowl stage next year to headline the halftime show. "Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I'll be there to remind the world why," he said in a statement. "They got the right one." In 2022, Kendrick performed "m.A.A.d City" and "Alright" at the Los Angeles hip-hop-focused halftime show led by Dr. Dre . That year, he had broken his five-year hiatus from the spotlight following 2017's DAMN, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. GNX is Lamar's first album since his departure from long-time label Top Dawg Entertainment. It was released under his own label, pgLang, via Interscope Records.New Delhi: Delhi Police's arrest of 11 people in an alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigration racket triggered a war of words between BJP and AAP on Tuesday. While BJP accused AAP of supporting "the country's enemies", the latter said Union ministers had facilitated the Rohingyas' entry and provided them accommodation. "We need to understand which party these people vote for. Whether they are Bangladeshi or Rohingya, they never vote for BJP. They are enemies of our country... they support enemy parties -- whether it is AAP, Congress or TMC, which work to protect them," said BJP functionary Parvesh Verma. He said AAP MLAs even provide them with lawyers in court. "Arvind Kejriwal's conspiracy is slowly getting exposed. I congratulate Delhi Police for exposing the racket. Now we will see which parties and leaders are involved in this," he said. Verma, who will likely be BJP's candidate from New Delhi Vidhan Sabha constituency, added, "These people hold multiple voter identity cards in different Vidhan Sabhas. Organised voting is done by them." AAP hit back, alleging home minister Amit Shah facilitated the entry of Rohingyas and quoted urban development and housing minister Hardeep Puri's tweet on providing them accommodation: "India has always welcomed those who have sought refuge in the country. In a landmark decision, all Rohingya refugees will be shifted to EWS flats in Bakkarwala area of Delhi. They will be provided basic amenities, UNHCR IDs, and round-the-clock Delhi Police protection." The party stated: "BJP has no agenda other than abusing Kejriwal from morning till evening. It has no plan for Delhi, no vision, and no credible CM candidate. All they do is lie 24/7 and spread false narratives." Puri clarified that no directions were issued to provide flats to illegal Rohingya immigrants in Delhi. "AAP continues with its politics of diversion, false narratives and half-truths. Facts and the actual position on illegal Rohingya migrants were immediately clarified through a tweet on the same day which they selectively chose to ignore, and continue to do so," he said. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , Location Guesser and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes .The search and rescue organization for Metro Vancouver’s North Shore mountains is warning people to do their research after two international visitors became stranded while relying on hiking apps to plan their routes. Allan McMordie with North Shore Rescue managed the Sunday night rescue of a man from Goat Ridge, a backcountry area behind Grouse Mountain. He said the man told rescuers he had not been expecting snow, despite two of the local ski hills opening with fresh powder last month. “All you had to do was look at the top of the mountains from Vancouver and know there’s snow up there,” he said in an interview. “To be in running shoes and not even expecting any snow was pretty naive.” The man from France had set out on a marked route, then decided to make his way through very rough, steep terrain to a separate trail at significantly higher elevation. “This is rugged backcountry,” McMordie said. “It’s almost impassable.” McMordie could not confirm which apps the hikers in both recent rescues were using, but said a lack of any marked route or trail reports is a good indication not to use the application. In any case, he said trip planning should involve multiple sources for information. If the man from France had done any research, McMordie said he would have discovered the backcountry area where he was rescued is closed for the winter. In both recent cases, he said there are signs at each trailhead with maps showing trails and topography, along with reminders about key steps in trip planning, he said. Both men were lucky to have been able to make 911 calls, McMordie added, as service is patchy in the area and their phone batteries had nearly run out. Above all, he said hikers should tell someone else where they’re going and when they expect to return, so that person can alert local authorities if necessary. “Absolutely nobody knew where this person was and what he was doing that day,” McMordie said of the man from France. “If he had not been able to get that (911) call out, he would still be there.” Sunday’s rescue on Goat Ridge came three days after a similar call, when another man”seriously underestimated the difficulty” of a route marked in an online hiking app, North Shore Rescue said in a statement posted to social media. The group said there is “barely a trail” in the summer and “nothing whatsoever” in the winter, making for “full mountaineering conditions” at this time of year. The man called for help after hiking for eight hours that left him “tired, soaked (and) hypothermic” as the sun was setting,” it said. It’s doubtful the man would have survived the night in the Mount Seymour backcountry if he hadn’t been able to make the call, the rescue group added. The man had been staying in a short-term accommodation and had taken an Uber to the trailhead. Only his girlfriend in Norway knew where he was, and he was not wearing or carrying adequate gear for the conditions, McMordie said. Vancouver-based Stephen Hui, the author of several B.C. hiking guidebooks, said the rough, mountainous terrain steps away from urban Metro Vancouver and the extent of the snowpack in winter is a surprise for many visiting hikers. Hui said online apps can be helpful and often provide commentary about trail conditions from other hikers, but it’s crucial to look at additional sources of information, including complete maps and provincial and national park websites. He said local authorities and outdoor groups have some responsibility for people heading into the backcountry, and there is room for more signage and education. Ultimately, though, he said people must be responsible for themselves. “We can’t handhold everybody,” he said. “There’s always going to be dangers in hiking.”
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Dana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.