Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") reminds investors of the upcoming February 3, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired ASP Isotopes Inc. ("ASP Isotopes" or the "Company") ASPI securities between October 30, 2024 and November 26, 2024 , inclusive (the "Class Period"). If you suffered a loss on your ASP Isotopes investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/ASP-Isotopes-Inc/ . You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights. On November 26, 2024, Fuzzy Panda Research published a report which alleged that ASP Isotopes is "using old, disregarded laser enrichment technology to masquerade as a new, cutting-edge Uranium enrichment." The report quoted a former employee of Klydon (the company ASP Isotopes purchased its "proprietary" technology from) as stating scientists "did not think it would work on Uranium." The report revealed a series of experts interviewed stated the Company's reported cost estimates and timeline for building its HALEU uranium facilities was misleading to the point of being "delusional." The report further alleged the Company had significantly overstated the significance of its agreement with TerraPower, which was only a "non-binding" memorandum of understanding entered into to "put pressure on [TerraPower's] real suppliers." The report quoted a former TerraPower executive as stating that ASP Isotopes was "missing the manufacturing; They are missing the processes as well; They still have to develop the HALEU...the most important part." Finally, the report revealed that the Company's subsidiary, Quantum Leap Energy, which operates its nuclear fuels segment and to which the Company assigned the TerraPower memoranda of understanding, was completely absent from its registered South African address. The report revealed there were "zero signs" of their presence and "security guards and neighboring business about them all told us they had never heard of the companies." On this news, the Company's stock price fell $1.80 or 23.53%, to close at $5.85 per share on November 26, 2024, on unusually heavy trading volume. The stock continued to fall on the subsequent trading date, falling $0.83 or 14.19%, to close at $5.02 per share on November 27, 2024, on unusually heavy trading volume. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) the Company overstated the potential effectiveness of its enrichment technology; (2) the Company overstated the development potential of its high assay low-enriched uranium facility; (3) the Company overstated the Company's nuclear fuels operating segment results; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn , Twitter , or Facebook . If you purchased or otherwise acquired ASP Isotopes securities during the Class Period, you may move the Court no later than February 3, 2025 to request appointment as lead plaintiff in this putative class action lawsuit. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com , or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com . If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241206366261/en/ © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.No. 23 Texas A&M aims to hand Oregon first loss at Players Era
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Marcus Adams Jr.'s 19 points helped CSU Northridge defeat Denver 89-60 on Monday night. Adams also added 11 rebounds for the Matadors (5-1). Keonte Jones added 17 points while shooting 4 of 6 from the field and 8 for 8 from the line and also had five rebounds and three blocks. PJ Fuller shot 2 of 8 from the field, including 0 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line to finish with 10 points. Nicholas Shogbonyo led the way for the Pioneers (3-4) with 15 points. Pedro Lopez-Sanvicente added 10 points and two blocks for Denver. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Find the daily horoscope of the 26th day of November 2024, and navigate your day accordingly. Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20): Avoid ingesting foods with a high cholesterol content. Strive to fully understand the investment ideas that have caught your attention and get advice from an experienced specialist before making any judgements. Before implementing any modifications in your home environment, it is advisable to solicit the viewpoints of all those involved. You may consider organising an excursion to revitalise your vigour and zeal. You will receive much acclaim for your artistic and imaginative talents. Notwithstanding a hectic agenda, you will manage to allocate some personal time for yourself today. Today, you have the opportunity to engage in a creative activity during your leisure time. Today is the perfect day to immerse yourself in a state of intense excitement and passion, as you will reach the pinnacle of love with your partner. Taurus (Apr 21–May 20): Make an effort to depart from your workplace ahead of schedule to engage in a creative activity. There is a potential for a quarrel to occur between you and your partner today around a money matter. However, your calm and composed behaviour will resolve any scenario. Before making any changes inside the household, it is recommended to consult with your elders, since neglecting to do so may lead to their dissatisfaction and anger. Today, your romantic relationship will encounter challenges and the lavish gifts you offer will not yield the intended outcome. Remain vigilant and attentive when conversing with influential individuals, since you may get significant insights or concepts. You will have leisure time today, which you can utilise for engaging in the practice of meditation. Today, you will experience a sense of tranquillity and calmness in your mind. Your spouse has the potential to slightly damage your reputation. Gemini (May 21–Jun 21): Before negative thoughts take the form of mental illness, you should eliminate them. You can do this by participating in some charity work, which will give you mental satisfaction. By spending money on essential household items, you will definitely have financial problems today, but this will save you from many future problems. Your spouse will support you and prove helpful. This is the time to revive old memories and refresh friendships. If you are thinking of adding a new partner in business, then it will be necessary that you check all the facts thoroughly before making any promise to him. After completing the household chores, housewives of this zodiac sign can watch a movie on TV or mobile in their leisure today. Today you can taste the real taste of married life. Cancer (Jun 22–Jul 22): Get together with other people to improve your happiness. These days, you'll be able to make money on your own. You will be happy to get a gift from a family member who lives abroad. An affair with someone other than your spouse can hurt your image. To get good results, you need to do your very best. Today, you will be happy for many reasons thanks to planets that are in your favor. Expenses can cause arguments with your mate. Leo (Jul 23-Aug 23): You will feel calm and ready to enjoy life today. Putting money into the advice of people who think outside the box and have a lot of experience is the key to success today. When things go wrong, your family will be there for you and help. You can learn from what other people have been through. To feel better about yourself, do this very important thing. Love will bring new hope. At work, the person you thought was your enemy might turn out to be someone who wants the best for you. When it gets dark, you'll want to get away from your family and go for a walk on your porch or in a park. Today, your partner is feeling good. You might find out something. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Virgo (Aug 24-Sep 23): Your health will also improve if you share your happiness with other people. Remember, though, that ignoring it could cost you in the long run. Today, when you leave the house, ask the elders for their wishes. This could help you make money. Be patient with kids and people who aren't as skilled as you are. You should spend time with your partner today and make your point clear if you think they don't understand you. Partners will be excited about your business plans and ideas. During your free time, you could watch a movie. You might not enjoy it, and you'll feel like you lost your time. When it comes to love, today is a good day to be married. Libra (Sep 24-Oct 23): Being kind will protect you from bad traits like doubt, greed, attachment, and suspicion. Don't make long-term purchases. Instead, spend some time with your friends and have fun. The kids will help you with chores around the house. If you go out with friends in the evening, you might meet someone romantically who you didn't expect. Still, you need to keep your cool, even though some adults will not like it. Do your best things alone when you have free time to get the most out of it. You will also make good changes in yourself by doing this. Today might be the best day of your marriage. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Scorpio (Oct 24-Nov 22): Scorpions will have some free time today, so use it wisely and go for a walk for your health. A shortage of money can lead to fights at home. Don't hesitate to talk with your family members on this matter and listen carefully to what they have to say. Children may want to attract your attention, but at the same time, they also prove to be the reason for happiness. Your partner thinks about your well-being, so sometimes he gets angry at you. Instead of getting angry at your anger, it would be better to understand what he says. It is a good day for businessmen, as they can suddenly make a big profit. Today the mood of the weather will be such that you will not be willing to get up from bed. You will feel terrible when you get out of bed because you wasted so much time. Someone may be very interested in your partner, but you will understand that there is nothing wrong with it in the end. Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 21): Today, you'll feel more confident, and moving forward is a given. People who have work that requires them to leave the house today should be very careful with their money. There is a possibility of money theft. You may be upset due to the behaviour of a family member. You need to talk to them. Ignoring your loved one can cause tension at home. If you put too much pressure on work, people may get angry. Try to understand the needs of others before making any decision. Students are advised not to waste these precious moments in the name of friendship. Friends can also be found in the future but this is the best time for studies. Your spouse's bad behaviour can hurt you. BY Dr. Sohini Sastri Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 21): The health will stay good. Today, your land in another country might sell for a good price, making you money. The people you live with will not be very happy with you, no matter what you do for it. Resolve long-standing disputes today itself, because it may be too late tomorrow. You can buy things that have to do with technology to make your work go faster. Other people in your family will talk about their problems with you today, but you will be busy with something you enjoy in your free time. Some bad things happen when you're married, and you might have to deal with them today. Aquarius (Jan 22-Feb 19): Don't worry or stress today. You'll be able to save money by the end of the day because money will keep coming in all day. Small changes in and around the house will add to the beauty of the home. Change your habit of falling in love every day. Things look better at work. You will be in a good mood throughout the day. Today you will be able to spend time with your lover and express your feelings to him. Interference from neighbours may try to create problems in married life, but the bond between you and your spouse is very strong and it is not easy to break it. Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20): Stress and fear can be bad for your health. Get rid of confusion and anger to keep your mind clear. Giving money to someone in need will make you feel better today, even though no one likes to do it. Everyone in the family will be happy to get a letter or email with good news. Spend time with your partner and forget about your problems. Work hard and stay away from things that make you feel bad. Today, people born under this sign can use their free time to try to solve a problem. Today is one of the best days of being married. You will feel how deep love goes.
I'M A Celebrity viewers are certain they know which star will quit the show first. Fans are currently watching as 12 famous faces grapple with the ITV show's twists and turns. Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has faced the bulk of this year's Bushtucker Trials - but viewers don't think he'll be the first to quit. Instead, they've pointed to former boxer turned promoter, Barry McGuigan. A fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Barry isn’t enjoying himself at all. "I predict he’ll quit before Sunday." The 63-year-old has already been through a lot during his time in the jungle. Along with Jane Moore, he was one of only two campmates to not receive his luxury item. Danny Jones and Alan Halsall managed to secure the eight other family gifts. He was also left irritated after contraband led to a negative impact on the camp. Show bosses discovered Dean had smuggled teabags into the camp. Melvin Odoom won 10 cupcakes in a challenge, but only received five as a direct punishment. Speaking in the Bush Telegraph, Barry aired his frustrations to the camera. He said: "Unfortunately, we were punished and ten became five. "So, I'm pretty annoyed about that." Early on, the boxing legend showed a vulnerable side by opening up about his late daughter. Danika, an actress, passed away in July 2019 as a result of bowel cancer. i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth." Viewers and campmates alike were moved by Barry's emotions - with Tulisa offering him reassurance. The N-Dubz star said: "Barry, you are a man going through pain and you're being vulnerable and that takes strength." She added: "There is no rules to grieving Barry, it's a reflection of your love." I'm A Celebrity continues on ITV1 and ITVX.AROUND 18 graduates from Davao Region schools ranked in the top 10 of the September 2024 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT) for both elementary and secondary levels, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, December 13, 2024. In the secondary level, 12 Dabawenyos made it to the top 10. Nes Ainee Lim Luczon from the University of Mindanao-Davao City (UM) placed fourth with 93.80 percent, followed by Sachiko Escalada Varela of UM in fifth place with 93.60 percent. Leah Jane Pelone Balote of Davao Oriental State University-Main, Juby Ann Dullano Bocboc of UM-Davao, Ivan Claude Olmillo Hawil of the University of Southeastern Philippines-Davao City (USeP), Dyrel Kyl Ebero Monday of UM-Davao, and Emmalyn Billingan Rosagaran of Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology tied for seventh place with 93.20 percent. Winston John Lumakang Espina of Cor Jesu College placed eighth with 93.00 percent, while Gerold Frank Zambas Caballero of Holy Cross of Bansalan Junior College, Gerardo Dagatan Maraat Jr. of UM-Davao, and Jabes Villabrille Pontongan of USeP tied for ninth with 92.80 percent. Hazel Jane Torrevillas Butay of Davao del Sur State College (SPAMAST-Mati) placed tenth with 92.60 percent. At the elementary level, six Davao Region graduates made it to the top 10. Kyle Stephany Delgado Pasay of USeP and Nikka Grace Uy Verano of Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) placed second with 93.80 percent. Cristine Alagar Otero of Saint Mary's College-Tagum placed seventh with 92.80 percent. Kenna Meryl Manginlaud Panungcat of USeP and Lory Jane Bardon Loag of St. John Paul II College of Davao tied for eighth with 92.60 percent. Marjorie Giangan Taran of Davao del Sur State College (SPAMAST-Mati) placed ninth with 92.40%. The PRC announced that the September 2024 LET was conducted on September 29 at 40 testing centers across the Philippines and in Thailand. A total of 20,025 elementary teacher candidates and 48,875 secondary teacher candidates passed the exam, with first-time passers making up the majority in both categories. RGP
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate won't hold votes on four of President Joe Biden's appellate court nominees as part of a deal with Republicans to allow for speedier consideration of other judicial nominations and bring Biden within striking distance of the 234 total judicial confirmations that occurred during President-elect Donald Trump's first term. Currently, the number of judges confirmed under Biden totals 221. Republicans forced numerous procedural votes this week and late-night sessions as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., attempted to move ahead in getting more of Biden's nominees confirmed before Congress adjourns and Republicans take control of the chamber in January. A Senate Democratic leadership aide said Thursday a time agreement had been reached to allow for consideration of seven district court judges the week following Thanksgiving. Plus, another six district judges would be placed on the Senate executive calendar, making it possible for them to be considered on the Senate floor in December. Excluded from that list were four circuit judge nominations awaiting a floor vote: Adeel Abdullah Mangi of New Jersey, nominated for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals; Karla M. Campbell of Tennessee, nominated for the Sixth Circuit; Julia M. Lipez of Maine, First Circuit; and Ryan Young Park of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit. Mangi would have been the first Muslim American to serve as a federal appellate court judge if he had been confirmed. Mangi received law degrees from Oxford and Harvard. He works in a prestigious law firm and has secured significant legal victories. But his limited volunteer work with two outside groups has imperiled his nomination. He faced opposition from some Democrats as well. The confirmation battles over circuit court judges are generally much harder fights given their role in hearing appeals from district courts and often having the last word on legal matters. Schumer's office said the four circuit nominees lacked the support to be confirmed, and that they received more than triple the amount of other judges moving forward as part of the agreement. Liberal groups in recent weeks have been pressuring Senate Democrats to do what it takes to get all of Biden's judicial nominees confirmed before Trump takes office again. And some expressed disappointment with the deal. "Reports that there is a deal that would leave behind critical circuit court nominees are unacceptable. All of these nominees must be confirmed expeditiously before the end of the 118th Congress," said Lena Zwarensteyn, an advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. "When senators return from the holiday break, Leader Schumer and senators must do whatever it takes — for as long as it takes — to confirm every single pending judicial nominee, including all circuit court nominees, to provide an important guardrail for our democracy. No matter what, this must get done,” Zwarensteyn said. Schumer has dedicated much of the Senate schedule to getting Biden’s judicial nominees confirmed. He called it a basic responsibility of the Senate. “We'll take that responsibility very seriously between now and the end of the year,” Schumer said on the Senate floor. ___No. 22 Xavier unbeaten but looking for more effort vs. South Carolina