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ORLANDO, Fla. — It was a season of Iowa State comebacks. And fittingly, that's how it ended for the Cyclones. Game MVP Rocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday. Becht finished with 270 passing yards and three touchdowns for Iowa State (11-2), a program that entered this season — the 133rd year of Cyclone football — never having won more than nine games in a year. “If you look at this team, it’s really who they’ve been all year,” coach Matt Campbell said. The win marked the fourth time in 2024 that Iowa State got a winning score with less than two minutes remaining. For this one, the Cyclones rallied from a 10-point deficit in the second half — with Miami quarterback Cam Ward watching after a record-setting first half — to get win No. 11. Carson Hansen rushed for a pair of touchdowns for Iowa State. And as the MVP, Becht got the honor of choosing which flavor Pop-Tart was to be sacrificed in a giant toaster. “There's only one,” Becht said. “Cinnamon roll.” Ward passed for three touchdowns in his final college game, while Damien Martinez rushed for a career-high 179 yards for Miami (10-3), which dropped its sixth straight bowl game and lost three of four games to end the season — those three losses by a combined 10 points. "Disappointed that we couldn't pull out a victory," Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “These guys have always fought and always competed and this was no exception. ... It's painful. It's as painful as it gets when you don't win. But there's a lot to build on.” PINSTRIPE BOWL NEBRASKA 20, BOSTON COLLEGE 15: Dylan Raiola passed for 228 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska built an 18-point lead through three quarters and hung on for its first bowl victory since 2015. Raiola hit Emmett Johnson with a 13-yard TD pass on fourth down with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter for a 20-2 edge and the Cornhuskers (7-6) held on for the win at Yankee Stadium. Raiola completed 23 of 31 passes in front of a sizable Nebraska crowd that celebrated the team's first bowl win since topping UCLA in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl and first winning season since 2016. Raiola completed passes to 10 receivers, including Jahmal Banks, who finished with four receptions for 79 yards. Grayson James finished 25 of 40 for 296 yards as Boston College (7-6). FENWAY BOWL UCONN 27, NORTH CAROLINA 14: Joe Fagnano threw for 151 yards and two touchdowns to help the Huskies (9-4) beat the Tar Heels (6-7) at Fenway Park, embarrassing incoming coach Bill Belichick's new team in his old backyard. Mel Brown rushed for 96 yards for UConn and Skyler Bell caught three passes for 77 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown that gave the Huskies a 10-0 first-quarter lead. Chris Culliver returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, but that would be Carolina's only production in the first half. NEW MEXICO BOWL TCU 34, LOUISIANA 3: Josh Hoover passed for four touchdowns as the Horned Frogs (9-4) routed the Ragin' Cajuns (10-4) in Albuquerque. Hoover was 20 for 32 for 252 yards with an interception. Eric McAlister had eight catches for 87 yards and a TD for the Horned Frogs. TCU's defense also had a solid day, holding Louisiana-Lafayette to 209 yards, including 61 on the game's final possession. LATE FRIDAY LAS VEGAS BOWL USC 35, TEXAS A&M 31: Jayden Maiava threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Ford with eight seconds left to give Southern California the victory over Texas A&M (8-5) in the Las Vegas Bowl. A graduate of Liberty High School in nearby Henderson and a transfer from UNLV, Maiava helped the Trojans (7-6) overcome a 17-point deficit.
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President Joe Biden exhibited profound "moral wisdom" in his decision to commute 37 out of 40 death row inmates to life without parole, Elizabeth Bruenig wrote for The Atlantic on Monday. Biden issued these pardons to prevent another spree of executions like that which occurred under the first Trump administration — although, perhaps sensitive to the controversy over his last mass clemency including some particularly heinous criminals, took care not to commute the sentences of the Charleston church shooter, the Boston Marathon bomber, or the Tree of Life Synagogue shooter — and despite that, Republicans still pounced and threw a fit over the decision. ALSO READ: Why ABC settled a case they knew they would win — and why the Lincoln Project didn't "The political wisdom of Biden's lame-duck pardons and... Matthew Chapman
Rafay Recognized on the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500TMYoon's overnight attempt to shut down political activity, censor media and lock out opposition lawmakers stunned South Korea's longtime ally, the United States, which said it had no advance warning and issued a statement of concern. South Korea's transition to elected rule since a mass uprising in 1987 had been seen as so thorough that the United States increasingly spoke of its ally as a global partner. Meanwhile, Seoul billed itself as a new, ideal hub for international media as China clamped down on Hong Kong. President Joe Biden had even chosen Yoon as the host in March of his final Summit for Democracy -- a signature initiative of the outgoing US leader, who sought to champion liberal values globally, in an unstated repudiation of Donald Trump, who returns to the White House next month. But observers, while stunned by Yoon, said there were warning signs. Danny Russel, a top US diplomat for Asia under former president Barack Obama and who earlier served in South Korea, pointed to the deadlock in parliament where the opposition repeatedly sought impeachments against Yoon's administration. Yoon's move "was a complete surprise to me (but) yes, there were very obvious structural forces at work," he said. "There is a radically polarized political scene in Korea. The opposition has been pursuing scorched-earth political obstruction tactics," he said. But he pointed to the quick, large-scale protests that erupted after Yoon's declaration as a sign of a vibrant civil society ready to defend democracy. "One certainly would hope that this would serve as a wake-up call to both the ruling conservative party and the progressive opposition that both sides have gone too far and that there needs to be some process of reconciliation, of dealing with legitimate differences and grievances." Yoon himself had earlier shown signs of authoritarianism. In a national address last year, Yoon raged against supposed communists who have "disguised themselves as democracy activists, human rights advocates or progressive activists." A prosecutor, Yoon narrowly won the 2022 election on a platform of economic reform and advocated close ties with the United States as well as historic rival Japan. But his popularity swiftly slid and the opposition won the National Assembly. Celeste Arrington, a Korea expert at George Washington University, noted that Yoon had never held elected office before and had become increasingly frustrated. "This is really an extreme move that may signal, I think, the president's lack of political experience," she said. She said that martial law showed "some cracks in democracy" but that the quick reversal "gives me hope in the health and strength and vibrancy of democracy in South Korea." Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation, expected Yoon's career to be over after attempting martial law, which constitutionally can only be imposed for wars or other emergencies. "Yoon's action is a damning reversal to decades of South Korean efforts to put its authoritarian past behind it," he said. The number of democracies worldwide soared starting in the late 1980s as the Soviet Union collapsed and student-led uprisings brought reforms elsewhere. But globally, democracy has been in retreat for the last 18 straight years, according to the Washington-based group Freedom House, which promotes political liberty. Democratically elected leaders have taken increasingly authoritarian steps in countries as diverse as India, Turkey and Hungary. V-Dem, another closely watched democracy index, had most recently ranked South Korea third in Asia after Taiwan and Japan. In the United States, Trump has rejected long-held norms, refusing to accept he lost to Biden four years ago -- culminating in his supporters violently rampaging through the US Capitol. Trump's rejection of democracy ultimately worked out for him: campaigning on the rage of 2020, he won last month's election. But experts said Yoon's power play -- and its reversal -- could in fact show a victory for democratic values. "Yoon is a deeply unpopular and ineffectual leader, but there was nothing I saw of people being dissatisfied with the way government runs," Alan Yu, a senior vice president at the left-leaning Center for American Progress, said after a recent trip to Seoul. Darcie Draudt-Vejares of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said that with the swift response to Yoon, "this crisis may ultimately strengthen Korean democracy by reaffirming civilian control and demonstrating institutional resilience." sct/nro
S.Korea political upheaval shows global democracy's fragility - and resilienceNEWARK, Del, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global market for herbal beauty products is poised for robust growth over the next decade, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. According to a recent market analysis, the sector is expected to increase in value from USD 75,098.55 million in 2024 to USD 135,897.65 million by 2034. This growth is attributed to several key drivers, including increasing consumer awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic chemicals, the rise of influencer marketing, and growing consumer demand for safe, non-toxic skincare alternatives. Factors Impacting Sales of Herbal Beauty Products Availability of a Wide Range Driving Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Products Sales Increasing usage of beauty products with naturally derived herbal ingredients like lavender, chamomile, rosemary, jojoba oil, Aloe Vera, etc., to treat skin, acne, and hair problems are expected to drive the demand for herbal beauty products through 2031. The surging availability of a wide variety of herbal beauty products in retail stores is anticipated to remain a chief growth driver. With competition soaring, major players in herbal beauty products are more inclined to product launches and make them available at competitive pricing. To gain an edge over rivals, beauty brands are adopting novel tactics. Some of the premium brands are launching budget-friendly products, while more humble names in the industry are paving their way into the premium products category with the launch of novel beauty products derived from exotic herbal ingredients. For instance, in 2021, with an expansion of the business portfolio, the Indian natural beauty company Lotus Botanicals launched a new premium clean beauty brand. The motive of the player is to provide a clean and natural beauty product to the customers. Consumers are more aware of the ingredients that are good for their skin and are looking for safer and clean herbal beauty products. The new brand of the Lotus would imbibe all such qualities. Key Market Drivers Regional Insights into the Herbal Beauty Products Market In East Asia, the market in China is expected to represent a relatively high-value share over the forecast period. Many women in the region use a potent orange root called turmeric as a herbal ingredient. A beauty product that contains turmeric helps the consumer to reduce wrinkles and even skin tone The USA holds the largest regional market share of herbal beauty products. Consumers in the USA are more inclined towards activities like green development and environmental safety. They are actively participating in protests against companies harming nature and the environment. Key Takeaways from the Herbal Beauty Products Market “Technological advancements in research and development are crucial, with continuous innovations in herbal formulations that not only expand the product range but also address an increasing array of skin concerns, from acne to aging, thereby broadening the market's customer base.” - says Sudip Saha Managing Director and Co-Founder at Future Market Insights. Prominent Drivers of the Herbal Beauty Products Market How is anticipated to Changing Consumer Perception Affect Herbal Beauty Products Sales? The preference of consumers for herbal beauty products is increasing due to the rise in awareness regarding the benefits of herbal ingredients. People are increasingly inclined towards herbal beauty owing to the presence of toxic ingredients and chemicals in synthetic cosmetics and skincare products, which are known to cause various skin problems and adverse effects. Furthermore, nowadays, people are more aware of the benefits of using herbal beauty products through advertisements and various promotional activities conducted across social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. These campaigns often stress on effect of herbal beauty products on improving skin tone, texture, and appearance. Herbal extracts are primarily added to beauty products because they are often rich in antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and offer pigmentation inhibition. Moreover, herbal ingredients like vitamins, witch hazel, willow herb, Green tea extract, and botanical extracts protect skin from UV radiation and pollution. All these are factors impacting sales of herbal beauty products. Competitive Landscape of the Herbal Beauty Products Market The global market for herbal beauty products is experiencing robust growth, as leading companies and manufacturers focus on expanding their product lines and investing in research and development to create innovative new formulations. Key industry players are also forming strategic partnerships to strengthen their market position, extending their distribution networks to reach a broader consumer base across various regions. At the same time, they are ramping up marketing efforts to educate consumers on the benefits of herbal beauty supplements, while also distinguishing their products from synthetic alternatives. To meet shifting consumer preferences, these companies are integrating sustainability initiatives into their production processes and packaging, in response to the rising demand for environmentally conscious products. By tapping into the growing interest in natural and organic beauty products, they aim to drive further growth in the herbal beauty market worldwide. Expensive Product Line and Presence of Pseudo Products Affecting Herbal Beauty Products Market Growth Herbal beauty products are comparatively more expensive and premium-priced than synthetic beauty products. This factor is acting as herbal beauty products market constraint. Some key factors that affect the price of herbal beauty products include high and volatile prices of key raw materials, labor-intensive production processes, and cost-intensive product certification processes. The high price of raw materials leads to a decline in gross margins for the major players in herbal beauty products. The cost-intensive product certification process also involves a high level of initial investments. Along with this, major players in herbal beauty products involve a high expenditure on labor. This entire factor acts as herbal beauty products market constraint. Other challenges faced by major players in herbal beauty products include the availability of pseudo-beauty products. Many customers are unable to distinguish between natural beauty products and false marketing claims. This results in a considerable number of customers opting for pseudo-products, which is a factor that is hampering the uptake of herbal beauty products posing as herbal beauty products market constraints. Recent Developments in the Market Key Market Players Access the Full Report Herbal Beauty Products Market Trends and Projections Now! Market Segmentation By Product Type: By Consumer Orientation: By Sales Channel: By Region: German Language Der globale Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte ist bereit für ein robustes Wachstum in den nächsten zehn Jahren mit einer prognostizierten durchschnittlichen jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 6,1 %. Laut einer aktuellen Marktanalyse wird erwartet, dass der Wert des Sektors von 75.098,55 Mio. USD im Jahr 2024 auf 135.897,65 Mio. USD im Jahr 2034 steigen wird. Dieses Wachstum ist auf mehrere wichtige Faktoren zurückzuführen, darunter das zunehmende Bewusstsein der Verbraucher für die schädlichen Auswirkungen synthetischer Chemikalien, der Aufstieg des Influencer-Marketings und die wachsende Nachfrage der Verbraucher nach sicheren, ungiftigen Hautpflegealternativen. Wichtige Markttreiber Regionale Einblicke in den Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Wichtige Erkenntnisse aus dem Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte "Technologische Fortschritte in Forschung und Entwicklung sind von entscheidender Bedeutung, mit kontinuierlichen Innovationen bei pflanzlichen Formulierungen, die nicht nur die Produktpalette erweitern, sondern auch ein zunehmendes Spektrum von Hautproblemen, von Akne bis zum Altern, ansprechen und so den Kundenstamm des Marktes erweitern", sagt Sudip Saha , Geschäftsführer und Mitbegründer von Future Market Insights. Prominente Treiber des Marktes für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Herausforderungen auf dem Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Wettbewerbslandschaft des Marktes für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte Der globale Markt für pflanzliche Schönheitsprodukte verzeichnet ein robustes Wachstum, da sich führende Unternehmen und Hersteller auf die Erweiterung ihrer Produktlinien konzentrieren und in Forschung und Entwicklung investieren, um innovative neue Formulierungen zu entwickeln. Wichtige Akteure der Branche schließen auch strategische Partnerschaften, um ihre Marktposition zu stärken, und erweitern ihre Vertriebsnetze, um eine breitere Verbraucherbasis in verschiedenen Regionen zu erreichen. Gleichzeitig verstärken sie ihre Marketingbemühungen, um die Verbraucher über die Vorteile pflanzlicher Schönheitsergänzungsmittel aufzuklären und gleichzeitig ihre Produkte von synthetischen Alternativen zu unterscheiden. Um den sich ändernden Verbraucherpräferenzen gerecht zu werden, integrieren diese Unternehmen Nachhaltigkeitsinitiativen in ihre Produktionsprozesse und Verpackungen und reagieren damit auf die steigende Nachfrage nach umweltbewussten Produkten. Durch die Nutzung des wachsenden Interesses an natürlichen und biologischen Schönheitsprodukten wollen sie das weitere Wachstum auf dem pflanzlichen Schönheitsmarkt weltweit vorantreiben. Jüngste Entwicklungen auf dem Markt Wichtige Marktteilnehmer Marktaufteilung Nach Produkttyp: Nach Verbraucherorientierung: Nach Vertriebskanälen: Nach Region: Author by Sudip Saha is the managing director and co-founder at Future Market Insights, an award-winning market research and consulting firm. Sudip is committed to shaping the market research industry with credible solutions and constantly makes a buzz in the media with his thought leadership. His vast experience in market research and project management a consumer electronics will likely remain the leading end-use sector cross verticals in APAC, EMEA, and the Americas reflects his growth-oriented approach to clients. He is a strong believer and proponent of innovation-based solutions, emphasizing customized solutions to meet one client's requirements at a time. His foresightedness and visionary approach recently got him recognized as the 'Global Icon in Business Consulting' at the ET Inspiring Leaders Awards 2022. Have a Look at the Related Reports of the Consumer Product Domain: Explore the latest published news on Exploring the World of Korean Cosmetics : Trends, Consumer Demographics, and Growth Opportunities The beauty and personal care market size is valued at USD 545.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 995.1 billion by 2034, growing at a 6.20% CAGR. The demand for beauty and wellness market is valued at USD 1,695.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3,694.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%. The global beauty subscription market size is valued at USD 964.1 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 26.7%. The ASEAN organic cosmetics market size is projected to hit USD 9,484.4 million by 2033, growing at a 5.4% CAGR from USD 5,605.4 million in 2023. Sales of organic cosmetics are valued at USD 21,558.3 million in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 35,452.08 million by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.10%. The demand for organic personal care is valued at USD 22,487.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 55,562.5 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 9.50%. The organic vegan face cream market value is estimated at USD 3.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.9 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 8.6%. The natural cosmetics market size is valued at USD 48.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 79.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1%. Sales of natural cosmetics in Europe are estimated at USD 9.7 billion in 2023 and are projected to reach USD 20.2 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.6%. The natural cosmetic color market value is expected to reach USD 47,928.0 million in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% to reach USD 79,569.5 million by 2034. About Future Market Insights (FMI) Future Market Insights, Inc. (ESOMAR certified, recipient of the Stevie Award, and a member of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce) offers profound insights into the driving factors that are boosting demand in the market. FMI stands as the leading global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, consulting, and events for the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Consumer Technology, Healthcare, Industrial, and Chemicals markets. 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Stockhead Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Copper price could hit US$17,000/t by 2033 as demand soars Analysts reckon the commodity could outperform this decade Here are 10 stocks with a market cap under $15m on the hunt for copper Demand for copper is going gangbusters. The consensus is that we’ll see big shortages for the red metal due to rising demand for poles and wires to service renewables, electric vehicles, urbanisation and AI. By 2050, BHP (ASX:BHP) predicts copper demand will rise 70% to 50Mt, with the energy transition accounting for 23% of demand and digital applications making up 6%. Traditional uses of copper (replacement demand, urbanisation) will account still for 71%, (down from 92% today). On the pricing front, back in September, the Bank of America’s independent analyst lifted its price target for the metal beyond US$10,000/t for 2025. And by the time October rolled round, the price had powered past that magical US$10,000/t mark thanks to China’s stimulus announcement in October. But we could see prices surge even further, since producers Chile and Peru have stagnated and are looking down the barrel of long approval timeframes and the supply side looks set to struggle to catch up to demand. US$17,000/t is the eye-popping copper price Fitch’s BMI Commodity Insights thinks we’re going to see by 2033. That would outstrip historical records by around US$6000/t, ushering a new copper-plated age for the mining industry. At the time of writing the three-month LME copper contract was priced at US$9052.50. BMI’s latest copper outlook note suggests we could see a seasonal end-of-year rally, but that’s actually nothing to get too excited about, because the copper price has surged on the final five trading days of the year, before falling on the last trading day of the year for the past nine years in a row. But back to that supply lag, discovery rates have also slowed. According to analysis by S&P Global, just 14 deposits of 500,000t copper or more have been discovered in the past decade, just 3.5% of the total. 4.2Mt alone have been added by significant deposits discovered since 2019, with exploration spending still 34% below its 2012 peak last year – despite the recognised need for new copper discoveries to fuel the energy transition and growth of data centres. By 2030, ANZ thinks copper demand will hit 38.1Mt, up from usage rates the International Copper Study Group thinks will add up to 27.8Mt in 2025, thanks to expanding wind and solar infrastructure in China. All of that equates to a bullish copper outlook for a commodity that independent analysis suggests will outperform in the years ahead. So, now that we’ve established the outlook, let’s have a squiz at some sub-$15m market cap juniors on the hunt for the next big copper discovery. 10 copper explorers under $15m Alma Metals (ASX:ALM) Market cap: $9.3m The company owns 51% of the Briggs copper project joint venture in Queensland, having satisfied stage 2 earn-in requirements (namely completing a bunch of drilling) back in October. The project boasts a 415Mt resource at 0.25% copper and 31ppm molybdenum, with more than 1Mt of contained copper. Grades like those are more than economic in many porphyry copper mines being operated today in places like Canada and Peru, but Alma is also finding higher-grade pockets in drilling close to surface. Plus, the project is just 60km from the deep-water port of Gladstone, Queensland and close to multiple high-power voltage power lines, a heavy haulage railway, gas pipelines and major roads. The plan is to move to Stage 3 of the earn-in to increase to a 70% stake through additional project expenditure of $10m by June 30, 2031. In the meantime, a resource update to increase confidence to the indicated category is in the works, which will set the scene for a scoping study. Stavely Minerals (ASX:SVY) Market cap: $10.8m The company is looking for copper at its namesake Stavely project in Victoria, specifically around historic intercepts at the Junction prospect, which included 35m at 3.44% copper and 26g/t silver from 24m to end-of-hole. Diamond drilling has recently returned results including: 14m at 3.24% Cu, 34.5g/t Ag from 34m, including 8m at 4.62% Cu and 49.5g/t Ag from 34m, and 2m at 6.47% Cu and 59.5g/t Ag from 36m; 48m at 1.60% Cu and 14.8g/t Ag from 2m including 8m at 2.53% Cu and 26.1g/t Ag from 34m; 40m at 1.59% Cu, 13.0g/t Ag from 10m including 6m at 3.79% Cu and 18.8g/t Ag from 24m; and 1m at 5.20% Cu and 34.2g/t Ag from 60m. Diamond drilling is also underway at the Thursday’s Gossan prospect. Culpeo Minerals (ASX:CPO) Market cap: $4.8m This year the company made a 454m at 0.93% copper equivalent discovery at its Lana Corina project and has recently acquired the Fortuna project, which hosts nine promising exploration targets. Both projects are situated in the Coquimbo region of Chile and contain significant outcropping high-grade copper mineralisation which offers multiple walk-up drill targets. There’s a bunch of world-class copper mines in the country – the largest producer in the world. Coquimbo alone boasts major mines such as the 350,000tpa Los Pelambres, owned by Antofagasta – about the same output as BHP’s (ASX:BHP) entire South Australian copper division. Back in October, surface trenching at the El Quillay South prospect at Fortuna turned up thick intersections of copper including a best sample of 46m at 0.9% CuEq. Drilling is going to kick off at the Vista Montana prospect, along with a litho-geochemistry survey at the La Florida prospect and reconnaissance exploration of high-priority areas within the Fortuna project. Eagle Mountain Mining (ASX:EM2) Market cap: $6m Last month EM2 announced it had relinquish ownership of less than 20% of its acreage over the Oracle Ridge project in Arizona, USA, but still holds the tailings dam and private/patented claims critical for any future restart activities. The company is now focused on exploring its Silver Mountain and Wedgetail projects – Wedgetail basically being a rebranded area surrounding Oracle Ridge. At Silver Mountain, the company has received drill permits over the Scarlet area, targeting host large-scale porphyry-style mineralisation. Notably, Silver Mountain is on the Laramide Arc, a northwest-southeast trending geological feature that hosts world-class porphyry copper mines such as Freeport-McMoRan’s Bagdad and Rio Tinto’s Resolution deposit. Surface samples has already returned high-grade assays including 64g/t gold, 445g/t silver and 15% lead across a 0.5m vein. The company has also identified the potential sale of existing tailings from Wedgetail following a study by technology provider Auxilium Technology Group, which found they are benign and can be made into various marketable products. This opens a unique and non-dilutive funding pathway for EM2, with the ~1Mt of tailings’ high carbonate content make them suitable for use as an additive or filler for a variety of cemented products, including drywall boards, high strength concrete, mortar and road base. A Phase 3 study has started to produce enough test material for potential customers to assess its suitability for their needs and establish product pricing. Helix Resources (ASX:HLX) Market cap: $13m Earlier this year, HLX found prospective ‘Tritton-style copper-gold’ at the Collerina copper trend, part of its Eastern Group Tenements near Nyngan in NSW. It’s got a whopping chunk of land that covers 1570km2 directly south and along strike of Aeris Resources’ (ASX:AIS) Tritton processing facility and several operating copper-gold mines. Some 600 augur sample assays confirmed both copper and gold mineralisation and the explorer said it was continuing infill and extension augur sampling, AC drilling and detailed assessment of the anomaly to delineate future targets. “The results demonstrate this is a major prospective zone and the signatures we are observing in the data are consistent with signatures for Tritton-style copper gold deposits,” Helix MD Kylie Prendergast said back in August. The company also recently made a deal with Legacy Minerals Holdings (ASX:LGM) to farm-in for an 80% interest in their Central Cobar tenement by spending $2.8m. Pan Asia Metals (ASX:PAM) Market cap: $11.7m Another explorer with a Chilean copper play, PAM recently reported up to 8.9% copper (and 50ppm silver) from rock chip sampling at its Rosario copper project – which is about 10km north of the El Salvador copper mine, which has been in operation since 1959. Notably, greater than 50% of rock chips have copper values in excess of 0.10%, with an average grade of 2.06% copper and 12ppm silver. And 33% of rock chips have copper values in excess of 0.75%, with an average grade of 3.15% copper and 18ppm silver. The company said the results are compelling and demonstrate the large scale nature of highly elevated copper across much of the Rosario project area. “With grades up to 8.9% copper and 33/100 averaging 3.15% copper with a 0.75% copper cutoff, the rock chip results are compelling and support the work conducted by previous explorers,” PAM MD Paul Lock said in early December. “The program yielded many rock chip samples with elevated copper values inherently associated with observed green (malachite) and blue (chrysocolla) secondary copper minerals as well as local copper sulphides. “The recently reported expansion of PAM’s holdings at Rosario, with an additional ~61km2 in applications, positions PAM to capture extensions of the high grade trends at Rosario.” Drill targets will be prioritised following collation of geochemical and IP results, with around 2,000m planned in early 2025. PAM also recently entered into a binding capital commitment agreement (facility) with New York-based Global Emerging Markets Group for a four-year, $35m equity investment commitment which will provide the company with a reliable source of equity funding to see it through to a resource and pre-feasibilty study at the project. Noronex (ASX:NRX) Market cap: $5.4m This copper junior has ASX giant South32 (ASX:S32) on board to find it some Kalahari copper belt discoveries in Namibia via a $15m earn-in and JV deal. It owns one of the larger deposits in the Kalahari copper belt, the 10Mt at 1.3% Cu Witvlei project which is down the road a ways from Sandfire’s Motheo and the now Chinese-owned Khoemacau mine, together producing around 90,000t of copper a year and rising. The company is currently exploring the Fiesta project, where a 5,000m drilling program is underway (funded by S32). First assays from the first four RC holes have already returned up to 1.23% copper and 138g/t silver. Once the program has wrapped up the rig will move on to test some promising targets in a completely undrilled geological belt at the Damara project, defined by a recent gravity survey. Basement margins host major copper deposits in the Central African copper belt in Zambia and Congo, with the company of the belief that this geology could potentially also deliver new discoveries in the Kalahari copper belt. Pic: Kalahari Copper Belt with Noronex tenement holding showing the Humpback-Damara licences subject to the new South32 earn-in agreement. Source: NRX CuFe (ASX:CUF) Market cap: $9.3m The company hosts a combined 7.3Mt at its 1.7% Cu Gecko and Orlando copper-gold deposits in the NT. And back in October, CuFe, Emmerson Resources (ASX:ERM) and Tennant Minerals (ASX:TMS) formed a strategic alliance to collaborate on their copper, gold and critical metals development opportunities in the Tennant Creek Region of the Northern Territory. The aim is to investigate the potential for development of a single, multi-user processing facility for copper, gold and critical metals for their mineral resources and recent high-grade exploration discoveries in the region. Basically, it would provide a shorter – and more economic – path to production should any of the companies make a discovery. “We are pleased to have signed a strategic alliance agreement to investigate the potential for a single multi-user processing facility for copper, gold and critical metals for our mineral resources and others recent high-grade exploration discoveries in the Tennant Creek region of the Northern Territory,” CuFe executive director Mark Hancock said at the time. “With the historical high-grade Orlando and Gecko deposits, which produced over 127,500t of copper and 232,000oz of gold, the remaining mineral resources form the backbone of the alliance, while the ability to also leverage from the recent high-grade discoveries by Tennant Minerals and Emmerson in the region provides a unique development opportunity.” Map: Tennant Creek district showing the location of CuFe’s, Tennant Minerals’ and 100% Emmerson’s projects and area covered by Emmerson’s exploration JV (EEJV) with TCMG. Source: CUF Anax Metals (ASX:ANX) Market cap: $8.7m Anglo American-backed Anax Metals holds an 80% interest in the previously producing Whim Creek copper project in WA where it's targeting a low capex development thanks to a bunch of existing infrastructure. Develop Global (ASX:DVP) holds the balance of the project, where previous studies on a restart of Whim Creek have indicated pre-production capital costs of A$71 million for an eight-year operation producing 55,000tpa of concentrate at AISC of A$3.28/lb, based on a reserve of 4.6Mt at 1.36% copper and 2.3% zinc. Based on a copper price of US$9223/t, the project returned an NPV of $270 million and an IRR of 55%, with life-of-mine free cashflow forecast at $410 million. At US$9900/t, the pre-tax NPV increases to $357 million with an IRR of 74%, while free cashflow would be around $520 million. Whim Creek could become a Pilbara base metals hub. Anax is also working with Develop, GreenTech Metals (ASX:GRE) and Artemis Resources (ASX:ARV) with a view to process ore from their respective deposits nearby. In September the company flagged that a review of historical exploration had identified several high-potential volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) drill targets at the Evelyn deposit – with RC drilling planned in the near-term. AusQuest (ASX:AQD) Market cap: $10.5m This explorer has been around since 2003, and is in its eighth year as an exploration partner of choice under a strategic alliance agreement (SAA) with S32. Under the SAA, South32 provides up to $US4.5 million in funding to earn up to a 70% interest in exploration projects (plus 10% on completing a pre-feasibility study) worked up by AusQuest, which receives a 15% fee. South32 doesn’t take up what’s on offer under the SAA all the time and should it withdraw from a project, AusQuest assumes 100% ownership. Implicit in all that is that the exploration projects forwarded to South32 to consider must have multi-billion dollar discovery potential. There are currently five exploration projects managed by AusQuest which sit under the SAA umbrella including the Coober Pedy copper-gold project in South Australia’s iron-oxide copper-gold (IOCG) province – home to BHP’s Olympic Dam, Carrapateena and Prominent Hill mines. The plan is to conduct a large-scale induced polarisation survey next year to identify possible sulphide mineralisation ahead of drilling the best targets. The company also holds the Cangallo project in Peru where copper-gold porphyries and manto copper targets will be drilled in the new year, with eight holes for ~2,500m planned. Originally published as Stocking stuffers: 10 copper stocks valued under $15m More related stories Stockhead Mali gold miners see support Is the worst over for Mali gold miners? Bets today on ASX gold names suggest some investors may think so. Read more Stockhead ASX slips as Fed looms The ASX closed just into the red on Wednesday, ahead of another important Fed decision. Read moreBy MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs tried for a third time Friday to persuade a judge to let him leave jail while he awaits his sex trafficking trial, but a decision won’t come until next week. Judge Arun Subramanian said at a hearing that he will release his decision on Combs’ latest request for bail after Combs’ lawyers and federal prosecutors file letters addressing outstanding issues. Those letters are due at noon on Monday, Subramanian said. Combs’ lawyers pitched having him await trial under around-the-clock surveillance either his mansion on an island near Miami Beach or — after the judge scoffed at that location — an apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Their plan essentially amounts to putting Combs on house arrest, with strict limits on who he has contact with. But prosecutors argue that Combs has routinely flouted jail rules and can’t be trusted not to interfere with witnesses or the judicial process. “The argument that he’s a lawless person who doesn’t follow instructions isn’t factually accurate,” Combs lawyer Anthony Ricco argued. “The idea that he’s an out-of-control individual who has to be detained isn’t factually accurate.” Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he coerced and abused women for years with help from a network of associates and employees while silencing victims through blackmail and violence, including kidnapping, arson and physical beatings. His trial is slated to begin May 5. The Bad Boy Records founder remains locked up at a Brooklyn federal jail, where he spent his Nov. 4 birthday. Two other judges previously concluded that Combs would be a danger to the community if he is released and an appeals court judge last month denied Combs’ immediate release while a three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals weighs his bail request. Friday’s hearing was the second time Combs was in court this week. On Tuesday, a judge blocked prosecutors from using as evidence papers that were seized from his cell during jail-wide sweep for contraband and weapons at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Related Articles As he entered through a side door, Combs waved to relatives including his mother and several of his children in the courtroom gallery, tapping his hand to his heart and blowing kisses at them. He then hugged his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, before taking a seat at the defense table. He was not handcuffed or shackled and wore a beige jail uniform, occasionally pulling a pair of reading glasses from his pocket as he peered at papers in front of him. Prosecutors maintain that no bail conditions will mitigate the “risk of obstruction and dangerousness to others” of releasing Combs from jail. Prosecutors contend that while locked up the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist has orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool. They allege that he has also attempted to publicly leak materials he thinks would be helpful to his case and is contacting potential witnesses via third parties. “Simply put, the defendant cannot be trusted,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik argued. Combs’ lawyer Teny Geragos countered that, given the strict release conditions proposed, “it would be impossible for him not to follow rules.”
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. , Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --WuKong Education, a leading online K-12 education provider, has been named to the highly-anticipated 2025 edition of the GSV 150 : GSV's annual list of the top 150 private companies transforming digital learning and workforce skills. This recognition underscores WuKong Education's transformative role in the EdTech industry and its commitment to empowering students worldwide through AI-powered personalized learning. Out of more than 2,500 global VC- and PE-backed companies, WuKong Education was selected for the 2025 GSV 150 based on a proprietary evaluation framework, including revenue scale, growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile. The 2025 cohort of the GSV 150 collectively reaches 3B learners and generates over $25B in annual revenue. "The rapid rise of generative AI is fueling knowledge and creating opportunities we had not imagined before," says Luben Pampoulov, Partner at GSV Ventures. "Multi-modality is making education more engaging, AI tools are driving personalization and productivity, and learning is happening at the speed of light. Effectively everyone across the 2025 GSV 150 has generative AI deeply embedded in their offering." WuKong Education is revolutionizing online education for students aged 3-18 worldwide, offering courses in Chinese, Mathematics, and English Language Arts. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, WuKong Education empowers students from 118 countries with a unique learning journey that ignites curiosity, nurtures creativity, and sharpens critical thinking skills. Powered by AI, WuKong Education adapts to each student's unique needs, ensuring that every learner receives a personalized educational journey: This AI-driven teaching model has not only significantly improved student academic performance but also fostered the holistic development of students, earning widespread praise from students and parents around the world. "We are honored to be named to the 2025 GSV 150," said Vicky Wang , founder and CEO of WuKong Education. "This recognition affirms our ongoing commitment to revolutionizing education. By combining the expertise of our teaching and research teams with the possibilities of AI, we are setting a new benchmark for digital education to empower students globally." Earlier this year, WuKong Education was named a 2024 Cognia® School of Distinction for excellence in education by Cognia®, a globally recognized education quality certification organization, and was also listed in the AU&NZ EdTech Top 50 by HolonIQ, a global leader in impact intelligence, for the third consecutive year. These recognitions underscore WuKong Education's continued leadership in the global EdTech industry and its ongoing dedication to delivering exceptional education to learners around the world. About WuKong Education Based in Silicon Valley, WuKong Education is shaping the future of online learning for students aged 3 to 18. WuKong Education's three core programs—WuKong Chinese, WuKong Math, and WuKong English (ELA)—combine AI-driven technology, expert educators, and personalized services to deliver engaging, dynamic learning experiences. With over 400,000 families served globally, WuKong Education is empowering students to succeed and become lifelong learners in an ever-changing world. Learn more at: wukongsch.com . About GSV Founded in 2011, GSV is a global platform that drives education and workforce skills innovation. We believe that ALL people have equal access to the future, and that scaled innovations in "PreK to Gray" learning and skills are crucial to achieving this goal. The GSV platform includes the ASU+GSV Summit , hosted annually in San Diego with 7,000+ attendees; the India -based ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit , now entering its third year; and The AI Show @ ASU+GSV , an immersive exploration of the AI Revolution in education, which welcomed 10,000+ attendees this year. GSV Ventures , GSV's investment arm founded in 2015, is a multi-stage venture fund investing in the most transformational companies across the global "PreK to Gray" landscape. View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wukong-education-named-to-the-2025-gsv-150-for-leading-the-way-in-education-technology-302338883.html SOURCE WuKong EducationPlea to stop shooting fireworks after they cause death of baby red panda
Hill & Smith ( OTCMKTS:HSHPF – Get Free Report ) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,400 shares, a growth of 2,300.0% from the November 30th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 24.0 days. Hill & Smith Price Performance Shares of HSHPF stock opened at $25.82 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $25.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $19.78. Hill & Smith has a 12-month low of $25.82 and a 12-month high of $25.82. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Hill & Smith Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hill & Smith and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Trump Seeks Dismissal of NY Criminal Case Post-Election Win
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets. For those who would rather have more sunlight, you can try to make your way to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is summer. Or be patient: Starting Sunday, days will get a little bit longer in the Northern Hemisphere every single day until late June. These annual changes in sunlight as the Earth revolves around the sun have been well known to humans for centuries. Monuments such as Stonehenge in England and the Torreon at Peru's Machu Picchu were designed in part to align with solstices. Here’s what to know about how the Earth's march around the sun splits up the year. As the Earth travels around the sun, it does so at an angle. For most of the year, the Earth’s axis is tilted either toward or away from the sun. That means the sun’s warmth and light fall unequally on the northern and southern halves of the planet. The solstices mark the times during the year when the Earth is at its most extreme tilt toward or away from the sun. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight — and days and nights are at their most unequal. During the Northern Hemisphere’s winter solstice, the upper half of the Earth is tilted away from the sun, creating the shortest day and longest night of the year. The winter solstice falls between December 20 and 23.. Meanwhile, at the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is toward the sun, leading to the longest day and shortest night of the year. This solstice falls between June 20 and 22. During the spring and fall equinoxes, the Earth’s axis and its orbit line up so that both hemispheres get an equal amount of sunlight. The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost the same amount of time — though one may get a few extra minutes, depending on where you are on the planet. The Northern Hemisphere’s spring — or vernal — equinox can land between March 19 and 21, depending on the year. Its fall – or autumnal — equinox can land between Sept. 21 and 24. These are just two different ways to carve up the year. Meteorological seasons are defined by the weather. They break down the year into three-month seasons based on annual temperature cycles. By that calendar, spring starts on March 1, summer on June 1, fall on Sept. 1 and winter on Dec. 1. Astronomical seasons depend on how the Earth moves around the sun. Solstices kick off summer and winter. Equinoxes mark the start of spring and autumn. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for all content.Live at 7 p.m.: Red River Roughriders vs. Fargo North Spartans boys hockey on WDAY 2 and WDAY+