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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esusu , the fintech platform leveraging rental data to close the racial wealth gap, released its 2024 Year in Review Data Report today, showcasing record-breaking achievements in advancing financial inclusion and reducing housing barriers for working families. The data reveals the creation of 189,438 new credit scores and over $46.9 billion in capital unlocked for renters via new credit tradelines. Esusu's latest data demonstrates an average credit score increase of +45 points for renters reporting with Esusu throughout the length of enrollment. Over 12% of renters on the Esusu platform progressed from subprime to prime credit scores, a life-changing improvement in credit that helped increase financial stability and access to lines of credit with more favorable terms. As of September 2024, Esusu renters have experienced the following positive outcomes: 257,438 auto loans accessed, totaling more than $8.6 billion 84,827 student loans accessed, totaling more than $2 billion 63,232 mortgages accessed, totaling more than $29.1 billion "In a year marked by increased economic uncertainty, Esusu remains committed to empowering renters nationwide with access to quality financial resources," said Samir Goel and Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founders of Esusu. "Through on-time rent reporting, families have unlocked critical pathways to economic mobility—gaining access to cars, education, homeownership, and other essential resources that drive wealth creation and resilience in today's evolving landscape. With the launch of myEsusu , we are poised to further expand these opportunities and build a more equitable financial future for all." In an effort to reach more renters, Esusu recently launched myEsusu, a credit-building membership designed to empower renters by removing financial barriers and providing access to wealth-building opportunities, available on the free Esusu app ( iOS and Android ). Until now, the Esusu platform has only been available to renters living in a network of 250,000+ Esusu-participating properties across the United States (the Esusu Community Network). For millions of other renters, myEsusu is designed to be the most affordable and robust financial membership to build credit in the market. For more information, visit www.esusurent.com About Esusu Esusu is the leading financial technology platform that leverages data solutions to empower residents and improve property performance. Esusu's rent reporting platform captures rental payment data and reports it to credit bureaus to boost credit scores. This allows renters to build and establish their credit scores while helping property owners mitigate against initiating evictions, powered by differentiated data and insights. Founded in 2018, Esusu reaches over 5 million rental units across all 50 states in the United States. Learn more at www.esusurent.com and follow us on Instagram @myesusu and on Twitter @getesusu. Media Contact: Small Girls PR esusu@smallgirlspr.com © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
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Tuesday night at City Hall was full of heartfelt thanks to the service of two former city council members and a big welcome to two new faces joining the council—Kendra Mora and Gabriela Hernandez. Longtime Councilmember Dominic Farinha, District C, and Councilmember Shivaugn Alves, District A, were presented with plaques and proclamations detailing their years of work while serving on the council during their last city council meeting. Farinha served on the council for 18 years, from 2007 to 2024, winning four consecutive elections. As Mayor Michael Clauzel read off all Farinha’s accomplishments over the years, he said, “this is the first two-pager I’ve ever done,” eliciting laughs from the crowd. Clauzel and Councilmember Jessica Romero both talked about how thankful they were for Farinha’s guidance and counsel over the years, providing valuable insight when they first became elected officials. Farinha was also gifted a key to the City of Patterson, and he and Alves were presented with an Assembly Resolution by Justin Farkas, field representative for Assemblyman Juan Alanis. Clauzel also thanked Alves for shaping his ideas on the reservoir project and the depth of the impacts it could have on the city and community. The mayor said she has made a lasting impact on Patterson and added to the quality of life here. A somewhat emotional Alves, who was recovering from a deviated septum surgery with a bandaged nose, thanked everyone, saying she was blessed to have the support of so many and that she will not stop advocating for Patterson, but she is happy to pass the baton to someone she wholeheartedly respects and supports – Gabriela Hernandez. Farinha also said he was thankful for all of the support he received over the years and imparted some words of wisdom to the newcomers. “Campaigning was the easy part; the difficult aspect of this position is just about to start. To be able to demonstrate that you are an independent voice from everyone else on the council and vote accordingly ... keep in mind that there is a beauty in dissent, just as there is in unity. That is democracy in action and healthy for any governmental body,” he said. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Before new council members and the returning mayor were sworn in, the council wrapped up some old business on their agenda for the meeting. The council unanimously approved their consent calendar which included some of the following items: - The second reading and adoption of an ordinance revising the maximum height section of the Patterson Municipal Code, “Development Standards for Industrial Districts”. - The second reading and adoption of several ordinances and changes to ordinances mainly regarding camping within city limits, park regulations, depositing/burying of garbage being prohibited, garbage removal, abatement and protection of critical infrastructure. - A resolution accepting the Citywide Water Metering Project, authorizing staff to file the notice of completion and release retention. City notes state that the project is to comply with the state provisions. The city pursued DWSRF construction funding for the project, which aimed to install modern water meters across the city’s residential, commercial, and industrial sectors and upgrade its water metering technology. The goal was to improve water usage efficiency, ensure fair billing, enhance water conservation efforts and provide the city with real-time data to better manage water resources. There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. - A resolution declaring the results of the City of Patterson Municipal Election consolidated with the Presidential General Election held Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The council also held a public hearing for adopting updated user fees. Finance Director Jennifer Riedeman said the city needed updated user fees in order to cover the cost of services the city provides. The fees adopted included building, engineering, finance, fire, recreation and community services, administration, planning, police, and public works. Recreation and community services sets their fees based on industry standards, rather than cost recover, staff notes state. No public comments were made during the public hearing and a motion to approve the resolution to update the fees was approved unanimously. Riedeman was also later recognized and presented with a plaque, as she announced her retirement. Riedeman thanked the community, city staff, the council, and her family. “To my family – my time is yours,” she said, as the crowd broke out into applause and cries of joy as one of her family members shouted out, “we love you!” The last action item for the old council was to adopt a resolution that made changes in the City Council Rules and Procedures Handbook, which was also approved unanimously. Some of the items changed in the handbook were for the interview and selection process of new committee members to be rotated out between the council members and the mayor, as well as language to address council members adding items to the agenda. During a public comment period over the matter, Patterson resident Kandace Weyhrauch said she was very happy to see the language added for council members to add items to the agenda because council members are there to represent the people in their districts and if the people are going to their representatives with issues, they should be able to get items on the agenda to discuss them. NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS New city council members, Mora (District C) and Hernadez (District A), took their seat at the dais for the first time as the meeting came to a close. The returning mayor, Mora and Hernandez, all made comments to the crowd, before the new council adjourned. “I’m looking forward to working with city staff and departments on anything that we can do to move the city forward and give our residents and business owners a city they’re proud to be a part of,” Mora said. “I’m looking forward to a thriving, safe and inclusive community where every voice matters,” Hernandez said. “I’m committed to working tirelessly for our constituents. Together we’ll ensure that Patterson continues to grow as a place we are all proud to call home. Thank you for your trust and let’s get to work!”
NoneMALVERN, Pa., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG), a leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies, announced today that it will present at the following investor conferences in December 2024: Sidoti December 2024 Small-Cap Investor Virtual Conference. Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 9:15 a.m. ET. A live and on-demand webcast of VPG’s presentation will be available to the public. It can be accessed via the following link: https://sidoti.zoom.us/webinar or on VPG’s website at ir.vpgsensors.com/events . 13th Annual NYC Summit. December 17, 2024, in New York, NY. The NYC Summit is an independently organized investor conference featuring 17 technology companies. It will feature an in-person “round-robin” format consisting of small group meetings with company management teams. For more information or to arrange meetings at either of these conferences, please contact: info@vpgsensors.com . About VPG Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (VPG) is a leader in precision measurement and sensing technologies. Our sensors, weighing solutions and measurement systems optimize and enhance our customers’ product performance across a broad array of markets to make our world safer, smarter, and more productive. To learn more, visit VPG at www.vpgsensors.com and follow us on LinkedIn . For Investors: Vishay Precision Group Steve Cantor, 781-222-3516 info@vpgsensors.com
Controversial billionaire Elon Musk responded to speculation that MSNBC could be put up for sale , asking on Friday how much the cable news network would set him back. The Comcast media conglomerate announced Wednesday it planned to spin some of its NBCUniversal properties — including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Oxygen and E! — into “a new publicly traded company.” The announcement prompted some social media users, including Donald Trump Jr., to suggest the world’s richest man should buy MSNBC . Many of the left-leaning network’s hosts, including Joe Scarborough, Rachel Maddow and Mika Brzezinski, have been critical of Musk and the MAGA movement he supports . “Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!” Trump Jr. posted on Friday alongside a graphic joking that MSNBC would sell for the “best offer.” “How much does it cost?” replied Musk, whose net worth was estimated to have reached a record high of $321.7 billion on Friday. Musk’s response was very similar to the one he gave in 2017 when some social media users suggested he buy Twitter. Five years later, he spent $44 billion to purchase the platform , which he renamed X and has since used to promote his right-wing ideology and conspiracy theories . “I mean it can’t be much,” Trump Jr. wrote back. “Look at the ratings.” MSNBC viewership reportedly plummeted 38% after Election Day, according to The Wrap. Musk’s banter with Trump Jr. continued, with the entrepreneur writing, “The most entertaining outcome, especially if ironic, is most likely.” While Comcast made no mention of selling MSNBC to Musk , the big-spending tech wiz has proven he can take over companies despite resistance from their board of directors, just as he did with Twitter. Speculation about Musk buying a progressive cable news network comes a week after satirical site The Onion announced it had purchased Alex Jones’ far-right “InfoWars” empire in a bankruptcy auction. Jones was forced to sell the disgraced brand to satisfy a judgment against him in connection with the lies and conspiracy theories he pushed about the 2012 massacre at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School . A Texas judge has delayed that acquisition while a court reviews details of the bidding process.By Jody Godoy NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped Federal Trade Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to lead the consumer protection and antitrust agency, Trump said on social media on Tuesday. Ferguson, one of two Senate-confirmed Republican FTC commissioners appointed by President Joe Biden, will be "the most America First, and pro-innovation FTC Chair in our Country’s History," Trump said. "Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country," Trump said on his social media platform. Ferguson has said the agency should tackle perceived censorship of conservative viewpoints online. If social media platforms collaborate to suppress such views or advertisers coordinate pulling business from platforms such as Elon Musk's X, they should be charged with violating U.S. antitrust law, Ferguson has said. "We must vigorously enforce the antitrust laws against any platforms found to be unlawfully limiting Americans' ability to exchange ideas freely and openly," Ferguson said in a recent statement. The agency became a political flashpoint under FTC Chair Lina Khan, who promoted antitrust enforcement as a check on corporate power. Her efforts won fans among some Republicans, including incoming Vice President JD Vance, but drew criticism as overly aggressive from some antitrust lawyers and business groups. Her successor will inherit a full slate of cases against Big Tech companies, a lawsuit against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers, and at least a half-dozen lawsuits by companies arguing it has outstripped its authority. It is unclear whether the incoming chair would continue with unfinished probes, including into practices at Microsoft that competitors have complained keep customers from switching to other cloud service providers, and potential privacy concerns involving OpenAI. New leadership could also shift course in two major FTC cases against Amazon.com. One takes aim at practices the agency says keep sellers bound to its platform and help Amazon unlawfully dominate the landscape for online marketplaces, and another over practices allegedly meant to trick Prime subscribers out of cancelling service. The new FTC chair would also oversee a case brought against Meta Platforms, then known as Facebook, in 2020, during Trump's first term. The agency is seeking to unwind the tech company's acquisition of Instagram and Whatsapp. But the judge overseeing the case has cast doubt on whether the agency can prevail at trial in April. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington and Jody Godoy in New York; Editing by Jasper Ward, Rosalba O'Brien and Matthew Lewis)
AJMAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 20th Dec, 2024) Al Suwaidi, Director General of , has received Alison Milton, Ambassador of to the , to strengthen partnership relations and economic cooperation, advance intra-regional trade, and explore investment opportunities in key sectors, including , health, tourism, , information , and food. Al Suwaidi highlighted the robust diplomatic ties between the and . He underscored the significance of the meeting as a reflection of 's ongoing efforts to build partnerships and enhance international cooperation to drive economic growth in . During the meeting, Al Suwaidi provided the Embassy delegation with an overview of ’s prominent sectors, with a particular focus on . He highlighted the educational sector, which receives strong attention and support the wise leadership, and the development of an integrated educational infrastructure that aligns with ’s vision to build human capital capable of fulfilling the emirate’s aspirations while enhancing its attractiveness and livability. Al Suwaidi also pointed out the promising opportunities for collaboration between and in and discussed the International and Training Exhibition (AETEX), extending an invitation to participate in its 2025 edition. The delegation was further briefed on ’s advancements in the healthcare sector, including initiatives to improve medical services, expand healthcare and medical tourism, and attract investments driven by medical innovation and cutting-edge technologies. For her part, Milton expressed ’s commitment to deepening partnership and cooperation opportunities with the . She commended the diversity of economic and partnership opportunities in , particularly in the fields of , healthcare, and . The side also expressed its intention to participate in the upcoming edition of AETEX. The meeting concluded with attendees recommending the organization of joint forums to expertise and practices in the field of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). They also highlighted the importance of exploring opportunitiesfor collaboration and partnerships in , leveraging the sector’s rapid advancements, as well as in real estate, construction, information , and the and beverage industries. The importance of exchanging information and statistics to support joint development efforts was also emphasised. To commemorate the occasion, Al Suwaidi and Milton exchanged trophies and souvenirs, reflecting the strength of the growing partnership between and . The meeting was attended by Khalid Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of the Studies and Investment Development Sector, Aisha Al Nuaimi, Acting Director of the Investment and Promotion Department, John , Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy, and several Embassy officials.MALAGA, Spain (AP) — The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp , converted his 10th match point Friday to finally close out a 6-4, 6-7 (12), 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier and help the Netherlands reach its first Davis Cup final by sweeping Germany. Tallon Griekspoor, who is ranked 40th, sealed the 2-0 win for the Dutch in the best-of-three-match semifinal by hitting 25 aces and coming back to defeat Jan-Lennard Struff 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-4. When it ended, appropriately, on an ace, Griekspoor shut his eyes, dropped to his knees and spread his arms wide. “We have been talking about this for two, three years,” Griekspoor said. “We believed in ourselves so much. We always felt like this was possible. To do it now feels unbelievable.” The other semifinal is Saturday, with No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner and defending champion Italy taking on Australia . The championship will be decided Sunday. “We don’t have that top 5 player. We don’t that top 10 player. We don’t have that top 15 player,” Dutch captain Paul Harhuuis said. “But it’s a team effort. ... So proud of these guys.” In Friday's opener, van de Zandschulp was up a set and just a point away from leading 5-2 in the second when Altmaier began playing more aggressively and interacting more with the German fans, yelling and throwing uppercuts or raising his arms after key points. In the tiebreaker, Altmaier managed to save five match points before converting his own fourth set point to extend the contest. But van de Zandschulp — who upset four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz at the U.S. Open — quickly moved out front in the final set, even if he eventually needed five more match points in the last game before serving it out. “At some point, I didn’t know what to do any more on the match points,” van de Zandschulp said. “I had the toughest match of my life on Tuesday (against Nadal), so everything that comes next is maybe a little bit easier.” In the quarterfinals, van de Zandschulp outplayed Nadal for a 6-4, 6-4 result that marked the end of the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career because the Netherlands went on to eliminate Spain 2-1. The 38-year-old Nadal announced last month that the Davis Cup would be his final event before retiring. Presumably because people purchased tickets ahead of time with plans to watch Nadal compete in the semifinals, there were hundreds of unoccupied blue or gray seats surrounding the indoor hard court at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martina Carpena in southern Spain on Friday. Now truly a neutral site, the place was not nearly as loud and rowdy as on Tuesday, although there were shouts of “Vamos, Rafa!” that drew laughter while van de Zandschulp played the 88th-ranked Altmaier. It took Griekspoor more than 75 minutes and nearly two full sets to figure out how to break No. 43 Struff and then did it twice in a row — to lead 6-5 in the second set, and then go up 1-0 in the third. That was plenty, because Griekspoor saved the only two break points he faced. The Netherlands hadn’t been to the semifinals since 2001. The Germans — whose best current player, two-time major finalist Alexander Zverev, is not on the team in Malaga — have won three Davis Cups, but not since 1993, when 1991 Wimbledon champion Michael Stich led them to the title. AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennis
No. 20 Texas A&M will try to bounce back from its loss to Auburn and punch its ticket to the SEC Championship when it hosts No. 3 Texas on Saturday night during the Week 14 college football schedule. The Aggies still have a chance of making the College Football Playoff, but they are 6-point underdogs in the Week 14 college football odds via SportsLine consensus. No. 13 Alabama is also on the outside looking in heading into the Iron Bowl, with the Crimson Tide favored by 11.5 points against Auburn in the Week 14 college football spreads. College football score predictions can be used to identify value on those games and others this weekend. No. 12 Clemson is a 2.5-point favorite against No. 16 South Carolina, which is on a five-game winning streak. Which side of that rivalry week spread should you back with your Week 14 college football bets? Before you make any Week 14 college football picks, make sure you see the latest college football predictions from SportsLine's proven model. The model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times. Since its inception, it has generated a betting profit of well over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college spread football picks , and it is a strong 27-17 on all top-rated picks over the past nine weeks of this season. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns. Now, the model has simulated every Week 14 game 10,000 times. You can only see the model's Week 14 college football exact score predictions at SportsLine. Top Week 14 college football picks After diving into every game on the Week 14 college football schedule, the model is backing the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (-7.5, 51.5) to beat the USC Trojans , 36-22, covering the spread in a 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS kickoff that goes over the total. Notre Dame suffered a shocking loss to Northern Illinois early in the season, but the Fighting Irish have responded with a nine-game winning streak to get within one win of a College Football Playoff appearance. They have won four straight games by at least 21 points, including a 49-14 win over then-No. 19 Army last week. Sophomore running back Jeremiyah Love had 130 rushing yards and scored three touchdowns, while senior quarterback Riley Leonard completed 10 of 13 passes for 148 yards and two scores. Notre Dame's defense has not allowed more than 14 points in six straight games, and USC has only reached the 30-point mark four times this season. SportsLine's model does not expect the Trojans to keep pace on Saturday, projecting Notre Dame to win by two touchdowns. See the model's other Week 14 college football score predictions here. How to make Week 14 college football score predictions The model has also released score predictions for every FBS matchup in Week 14, and it's calling for a whopping 13 underdogs to win outright. You can only get every score prediction for every game at SportsLine . Who wins each Week 14 college football game, and which underdogs win outright in Week 14? Visit SportsLine now to get the model's college football Week 14 score predictions, all from the model that has generated well over $2,000 on its top-rated college football picks , and find out.FIFA economic assessment sees positive numbers arising from 2026 World CupHOMB Takes Additional Hurricane Reserve Out of Abundance of Caution