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top 646 apk The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) will lead the creation of the cluster, which was announced by UK Research and Innovation as one of seven new projects to kickstart economic growth and address regional needs. The projects, which range from digital healthcare and rehabilitation technology to offshore wind energy, are expected to bring benefits to regional and local economies and communities, including new jobs, skills development, private investment, and the growth of start-ups. The projects are supported by a £22 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. UK science minister Lord Vallance said: "We are backing universities across the UK to home in on local strengths in research to support thousands of local jobs, boost skills, and bring new technologies to market. "This investment will allow innovators up and down the country to continue or expand their pioneering work to improve lives and kickstart growth in our economy with new opportunities." The nuclear robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) cluster will link Cumbria and Oxfordshire to accelerate the decommissioning of the UK's legacy nuclear fission facilities and keep people out of hazardous environments. Led by UKAEA, the cluster will connect academia with the supply chain, creating commercial opportunities from cross-sector engagement and spin-out company formation. The cluster will enable regional growth, create and retain jobs, and help to establish the UK as the international lead in nuclear innovation, a $1 trillion industry. Dr Kirsty Hewitson, director of RAICo at UKAEA, said: "As part of our mission to bring fusion energy to the grid, UKAEA hosts the UK’s largest nuclear robotics and artificial intelligence group, with the ability to design, build, and operate robotics for extreme industrial environments. "This new robotics and AI cluster provides an opportunity for UKAEA to leverage our expertise, in collaboration with other consortium partners, wider academia, and industry, to develop innovative robotics and AI solutions for nuclear fission and fusion energy decommissioning and adjacent sectors." The nuclear RAI cluster aims to help create 200 business opportunities, establish 10 spin-out companies, generate 200 new jobs, engage 5,000 people in cluster-driven events, deliver 25 licensing deals, and generate £22.5 million in leveraged funding. This impact is expected to continue beyond the four-year duration of the award. UKAEA will lead the establishment of the new RAI cluster, supported by consortium partners, the universities of Cumbria, , and Manchester. Through this programme, the University of Cumbria will develop further research capabilities and establish themselves as the regional RAI technology lead in Cumbria.

Cornell Alerts International Students Ahead of 'Likely' Trump Travel BanTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption . Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel's longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82 , President-elect Donald Trump, 78 , Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , 79, and Pope Francis , 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Dr. Ofer Gofrit, head of the urology department at Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center, said in a video statement late Sunday that the procedure had gone well and “there was no fear” of cancer or malignancy. “We only hope for the best,” he said. In a statement, Netanyahu thanked his doctors. His office said he was "fully alert" and was taken to an underground recovery unit fortified against potential missile attacks. Netanyahu was expected to remain in the hospital for several days of observation. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. A turbulent time in the region As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East . With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies . Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Previous health issues, including a heart condition Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition , a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration . He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery , during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. He said that aside from catheter use for one to three days after the procedure, patients can return to normal activity without significant limitations. AP correspondent Isaac Scharf contributed reporting.

The Deebot X2 Omni is an Ecovacs robot vacuum and mop currently on sale for $900, a $600 discount in honor of Black Friday . Also: The best Black Friday deals live now The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is available for the $1,500 retail price but currently sells for $900. This square-shaped robot vacuum and mop features a charging station that does it all: empties the robot's dustbin and washes and dries the robot's mop pads. Though this robot vacuum cleans beautifully, it doesn't feature the best obstacle avoidance, making it prone to getting its roller brush stuck on items littered on the floor. You know that gratifying feeling of coming home to a clean house? With a family of five, that's not a feeling I often get, if at all. Enter the Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni . Also: Forget Dyson: I tested Roborock's wet-dry hand vacuum and it left my floors spotless I've tested a fair share of robot vacuum and mop combinations , so I quite appreciate the experience of having a robot roaming around my home that picks up crumbs, dust, and everything in between. But the Deebot X2 Omni is one of the top-performing robot vacuum and mop combos I've tried. Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni This high-end robot vacuum and mop has been engineered to give users a hands-free cleaning experience. Ecovacs launched the Deebot X2 Omni as a new flagship robot vacuum and mop combo with a clear edge. After testing it out for several months, I've found room for improvement in some tasks -- largely outweighed by its long list of strengths. The X2 Omni checks all the specs boxes for a high-end robot vacuum and mop. It has 8,000Pa of suction power, higher than the 6,000Pa of the flagship Roborock S8 Pro Ultra . Using artificial intelligence (AI), the robot can detect and avoid objects strewn about the floor, such as socks and charging cables, and has a mopping pad that automatically lifts 15mm when carpets or rugs are detected. Also: The best robot mops you can buy The Omni station charges the robot vacuum and mop and works as a base where it empties its dustbin and self-washes and dries its mop pads. This feature means you only have to worry about keeping the base station's clean water tank filled and its dirty water tank empty, which you must complete every few cleaning cycles. Designed to be a hands-free experience, the base station is also self-cleaning. Running the self-cleaning option in the Ecovacs app will clean the base plate in the station -- the spot where your mops are cleaned that typically sees water and dirt accumulation. This feature is a level above competitors that require users to periodically clean dirty water at the bottom of the docking station. The dust bag holds everything the Deebot X2 sweeps from your floors and only needs replacing about once every six weeks, although your mileage may vary. This closure is supposed to hold four liters of clean water when you carry the clean water tank by the handle. One of my only gripes is that the clean water tank feels awkward to hold when filled -- it almost feels like it's not built to last. While I initially doubted the tank's engineering, it's proven to work, as it's lasted over months of heavy use. It's a four-liter water tank with a handle to carry it on the lid, held shut by a plastic clip. I used to feel carrying the full tank around would result in the closure failing and four liters of water going everywhere, but this hasn't been the case. About the square shape The Deebot X2 Omni has several superpowers, starting with its compact package. The squared edges stood out to me as a feature when I unpacked the device, along with how narrow and short it was. At only 12.6 inches wide, it's about 0.3 inches narrower than the Eufy X9 Pro robot vacuum mop, which had been my super mop until the X2 Omni arrived. Although 0.3 inches sounds like a small difference in size, it's proven to be considerable when a robot has to navigate through furniture legs. Case in point: the Eufy X9 Pro uses AI to avoid objects, but whenever I sent it to clean the first floor, it'd get stuck between the kitchen barstools legs. The stools are fairly lightweight, so the robot would drag them around instead of signaling it was stuck. I'd see my kitchen barstools gliding around my floor or randomly find one hanging out by the shoe bench. Also: The best iRobot vacuums This isn't a big deal and is highly subjective, so it's not something I included in my Eufy review; it's not the robot's fault that it's the exact size as the width of the distance between my barstool's legs. But the narrower Deebot X2 Omni can clean under the barstools and figure its way back out, which means no more 'guess where the barstools are today' games. The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni making its way out of the traveling barstools. The Deebot X2 is also almost an inch shorter than my Eufy robot vacuum, at 3.7 inches in height. Its lower dimensions and narrow build allow it to clean in places other robots typically can't reach or navigate under. Some AI-powered features The Deebot X2 leverages Ecovacs' AIVI 3D 2.0 and combines an AI processor with 3D-structured light sensors with dual-laser LiDAR technology . The result is efficient maps that allow the robot to intelligently detect objects during navigation and clean around them. This feature set means you won't have to ensure your floors are free of charging cables, toys, or shoes before sending out the X2. The AI-powered navigation and obstacle avoidance, backed by Ecovacs' proprietary AINA Model, uses visual recognition and reinforcement learning based on sensor information. Also: 6 things to know about robot vacuums before you buy one The Deebot X2's clever technology also makes for a customized cleaning process if that's your thing. The device's AI-powered visual recognition, ability to detect floor type, and historical cleaning logs let the robot infer which room it's cleaning, such as the kitchen, living room, or bedroom, and adjust its suction power and mopping mode. This is where a downside for the X2 Omni became apparent after several consecutive months of use. The Deebot X2 is prone to navigation issues after a while; I'm not sure why. It appears to be a software issue, but it sometimes goes out to clean and returns home a few minutes later, announcing the job is complete. It's like it loses its recorded map. I've found remapping fixes this problem, but it happens again weeks later, so it's a problem that won't be fixed until a firmware update corrects it. A new level of voice control Voice control makes everything in my home easier. Countless robot vacuums let you use a third-party virtual assistant for voice control, such as Amazon Alexa , Google Assistant , or Siri . Saying, "Alexa, clean the floors" in my house dispatches the Eufy X9 Pro to clean my bedroom and hallway. However, these assistants are limited in the functions they can make the robot perform. Sure, you can dispatch your robot with Alexa or Google, but have you ever been able to tell it to "turn right, move three meters forward, turn left, and clean there"? Also: This robot vacuum connects to your home's water supply for full automation Ecovacs robot vacuums have a built-in voice assistant named YIKO that users can talk with to control the robot directly -- and it works swimmingly. Saying "OK, YIKO" wakes up the voice assistant. If your robot is out cleaning, you can ask it to return and clean the dining room again or give it multiple commands in one sentence without pulling up the app. ZDNET's buying advice The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni is the company's new flagship robot with all the smart features and a price to match, at $1,500. The great thing about this all-in-one, self-emptying, and self-cleaning robot vacuum and mop is that it's not best suited for some circumstances -- it's suited for all. Some mid-range models might be great at mopping but suffer from not having strong or effective suction, making them best suited for homes with hard floors. Others might boast great suction power, okay mopping, and short battery life, making them best for mostly carpeted apartments or small homes. The Deebot X2 Omni is good at all of these things. The biggest challenge in our home is downstairs because it's mostly hardwood and tile with some area rugs -- it's where the dog comes in and out from the yard, where we cook, and where the toddler drops most of the crumbs. Also: Skip the Dyson: This $150 stick vacuum is just as powerful (and can mop, too) The X2 Omni's MSRP of $1,500 compares to $1,600 for the Roborock S8 Pro Ultra (discounted right now at $700 off). Suppose I were looking for a hands-free robot vacuum and mop suitable for my home's complex needs. In that case, I'd have to choose the Deebot X2 Omni over the Roborock's flagship because the extra features, like the self-cleaning station and stronger suction, set it apart. When will this deal expire? While many sales events feature deals for a specific length of time, deals are on a limited-time basis, making them subject to expire anytime. ZDNET remains committed to finding, sharing, and updating the best offers to help you maximize your savings so you can feel as confident in your purchases as we feel in our recommendations. Our ZDNET team of experts constantly monitors the deals we feature to keep our stories up-to-date. If you missed out on this deal, don't worry -- we're always sourcing new savings opportunities at ZDNET.com . One of the best QLED TVs I've tested isn't made by Samsung or Hisense (and it's $500 off) I finally found a wireless Android Auto adapter that's reliable, functional, and affordable This is the most bizarre portable power station I've tested - and it actually works One of the best cheap soundbars I've tested performs as well as models twice its priceNuked Blood: Crunch time for Labour on veterans scandalBy Ben Standig, Jon Machota, Saad Yousuf and Chris Licata The Dallas Cowboys outlasted the Washington Commanders during a chaotic second half on Sunday, winning 34-26 at Northwest Stadium after entering as double-digit underdogs. What started as one of the season’s sloppiest games turned into a 41-point fourth-quarter sprint highlighted by a Madden-like 99-yard kickoff return touchdown by Dallas’ KaVontae Turpin and a stunning 86-yard touchdown by Washington’s Terry McLaurin with under 30 seconds to play. However, the comeback effort was undone by Austin Seibert ’s second missed extra point attempt. Plagued by special teams blunders all day, the Commanders (7-5) lost their third straight game after opening the season 7-2. NO GOOD. 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/FDg7wGy8KF — NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024 Has Jayden Daniels hit a rookie wall? All three phases contributed mightily to this loss. What’s going wrong with the offense will garner the most attention. After 10 days of whispers about what, if anything, is poor, the Commanders’ shoddy performance loudly raises more questions. Though 26 points are often enough to win games, Washington only had nine points with under four minutes remaining. Advertisement If there is one thing we’ve learned, it is that limited talent requires good health and execution for success. With Jayden Daniels impressively running the show, that recipe had Washington setting efficiency records early in the season. Those were the days. Running back Brian Robinson Jr. was in and out the lineup after a first-quarter ankle injury, and right tackle Andrew Wylie and center Tyler Biadasz were checked for concussions. Those absences — Wylie was ruled out — alone don’t explain the offense converting 4-of-12 third-down attempts or Daniels rarely finding any rhythm in the passing game against a defense that gave up at least 27 points in five consecutive games. Daniels’ final numbers were boosted by production on Washington’s final two drives after the Cowboys took a 20-9 lead with 5:16 remaining, though the 86-yarder to McLaurin was an epic play. That he ran for 74 yards and did so confidently may quiet some of the injury talk since his Week 7 rib injury. Then again, his passing numbers are down over the last month and Daniels’ longest completion was a mere 20 yards before the long strike to McLaurin. Is this another example of regression in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s offense? Has Daniels hit a rookie wall? Have defenses adjusted to a group that lacks speed and playmakers? Those are among the questions everyone in town will ask this week. — Ben Standig, Commanders senior writer COMMANDERS 86-YARD TOUCHDOWN WOW 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/apaNEKNCkh — NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024 Cowboys overcome extremely sloppy first half The first half might’ve been the worst half of football I’ve ever watched. There was a blocked field goal, a field goal that hit the upright, a fumble, a wild snap and a blocked punt. The final two quarters were a lot better, especially for the Cowboys. However, the second half started with a kickoff that fell short of the landing zone. That’s a first. Advertisement Daniels, the favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, didn’t look special for most of the day. The Cowboys’ defense did its part most of the day. Cornerback Josh Butler was the defensive player of the game. He was targeted often and absolutely held his own, recording three passes defended, a sack and a team-high 12 tackles. And then there was the wild Turpin kickoff return TD late in the fourth quarter. This Cowboys team still isn’t very good, but apparently still better than the Commanders. If you’re Team Tank, this wasn’t the result you wanted. But the coaches and players are thrilled to end a five-game losing streak and get a win over Dan Quinn and several former teammates. — Jon Machota, Cowboys staff writer KaVontae Turpin goes 99 yards for the TD 🔥 📺: #DALvsWAS on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/IiHNVZAnt5 — NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024 Commanders’ non-existent pass rush The Commanders’ defense was at bend-but-don’t-break levels for much of the game. While it held the Cowboys to three points before halftime, Dallas scored three times after halftime. Credit Cooper Rush with solid work, though facing a negligible pass rush helped. The Commanders accounted for zero sacks and one quarterback hit. CeeDee Lamb didn’t throttle a secondary that has allowed gobs of production to opposing No. 1 receivers. However, Lamb was a reliable outlet for Rush, catching 10-of-12 targets for 67 yards. Washington acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore for such matchups, but the four-time Pro Bowler missed his third consecutive game with a hamstring injury that began before the trade deadline move with the Saints . The trade for a player under contract through 2026 had near and long-term justifications. Washington’s staff won’t rush Lattimore back, but the defense needs him on the field, even if only to prep for this playoff push. — Standig Advertisement Butler stood out in place of Diggs, Bland The two areas of the Cowboys that were most decimated by injuries when the game began were the offensive line and the secondary. In the end, those spots proved to be two of the more encouraging parts of the Cowboys’ win, their first in a month and a half. Left guard Tyler Smith is one of the best players on the Cowboys’ offense, and he missed the game due to injury, as did future Hall of Fame right guard Zack Martin . TJ Bass and Brock Hoffman filled in admirably in their place, as Rush looked as comfortable as he has since sliding into the starting role this season. On the other side, the player of the game for the Cowboys on defense was Butler. With Trevon Diggs out and DaRon Bland holding down the other side, the Commanders tested Butler throughout the game and the undrafted cornerback continuously answered the bell. With the Cowboys unable to get Diggs and Bland on the field together this season, the other outside cornerback spot has been a problem for the Cowboys. They tried rookie Caelen Carson in that role, but he got picked on relentlessly by opposing quarterbacks and was a healthy scratch on Sunday. Butler gave the Cowboys the answer they were looking for, and another player to build upon at the position for the future. — Saad Yousuf, Cowboys beat writer Seibert missed multiple kicks for first time this season Washington’s special teams were anything but for much of the game. Seibert, a standout much of the season, missed the previous two games with a hip injury. He botched two extra points and a field goal in the loss. Dallas’ second kick return for a touchdown actually gave Washington a chance to tie with a touchdown and a two-point conversion, but the first one, coming after the Commanders pulled to 20-17, was brutal. — Standig Required reading (Photo: Patrick Smith / Getty Images)

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Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to join the 2,000-yard club and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title with a lopsided 41-7 victory against the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Eagles (13-3) swept the rival Cowboys (7-9) for the first time since 2011 and locked up at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs. With his 11th 100-yard game of the year, Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. Sitting on 2,005 yards, he needs 101 to break Eric Dickerson's NFL single-season record of 2,105 set in 16 games in 1984. Starting for Philadelphia with Jalen Hurts in the concussion protocol, Kenny Pickett tallied a touchdown pass and a touchdown run before exiting early in the third quarter with a rib injury. Tanner McKee, making his NFL debut, replaced Pickett and threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to A.J. Brown to put the Eagles up 34-7 with 2:44 left in the third quarter. McKee added a 25-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter to DeVonta Smith, who finished with six catches for 120 yards and two scores. The Cowboys turned the ball over four times. Cooper Rush threw two interceptions and one touchdown pass and Rico Dowdle rushed for 104 yards to notch his first 1,000-yard season (1,007). Philadelphia built a 24-7 halftime lead by scoring 17 points off three Dallas turnovers. The Cowboys' opening drive ended in a 70-yard interception return for a touchdown by C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Rush shook off the pick-6 and fired a game-tying 4-yard TD pass to Jalen Tolbert with 5:38 left in the first quarter. Pickett's 22-yard strike to Smith put Philadelphia ahead for good at 14-7 midway through the second quarter. Jake Elliott's 31-yard field goal made it 17-7 after Jordan Davis recovered a fumble by the Cowboys' Jake Ferguson. Gardner-Johnson's second interception gave Philadelphia the ball back with 36 seconds left in the half. Smith's 49-yard catch got the Eagles to the doorstep and Pickett punched it in. Elliott's 26-yarder extended the lead to 27-7 on the first drive of the third quarter, but Pickett's day was over after absorbing a hit from Micah Parsons. --Field Level Media

Canada Carbon Inc. ( CVE:CCB – Get Free Report )’s stock price traded down 33.3% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as C$0.01 and last traded at C$0.01. 859,726 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 283% from the average session volume of 224,190 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.02. Canada Carbon Trading Down 33.3 % The company has a market capitalization of C$2.05 million, a PE ratio of -1.00 and a beta of 0.69. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of C$0.02 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$0.02. About Canada Carbon ( Get Free Report ) Canada Carbon Inc engages in the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of natural resource properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for graphite deposits. It holds interests in the Miller property that covers an area of approximately 100 square kilometers located to the west of Montreal in the Grenville Township; and the Asbury Graphite property, which includes 22 claims covering an area of approximately 1,205.9 hectares located in the Laurentides region of southern Quebec. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for Canada Carbon Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Canada Carbon and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

NFL Week 17 takeaways: Should Cowboys keep Mike McCarthy?The Ensign Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ENSG – Get Free Report ) declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 13th, Wall Street Journal reports. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.0625 per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $0.25 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.19%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from The Ensign Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.06. The Ensign Group has increased its dividend payment by an average of 4.7% annually over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 18 years. The Ensign Group has a payout ratio of 4.1% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect The Ensign Group to earn $5.58 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.25 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 4.5%. The Ensign Group Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ ENSG opened at $133.98 on Friday. The Ensign Group has a 52 week low of $110.71 and a 52 week high of $158.45. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $145.21 and its 200 day moving average price is $141.83. The company has a quick ratio of 1.56, a current ratio of 1.56 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08. The firm has a market cap of $7.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.90 and a beta of 0.92. Insider Transactions at The Ensign Group In other news, CEO Barry Port sold 2,000 shares of The Ensign Group stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $155.00, for a total value of $310,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 53,716 shares in the company, valued at $8,325,980. This trade represents a 3.59 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link . Corporate insiders own 3.90% of the company’s stock. Analysts Set New Price Targets ENSG has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their price objective on The Ensign Group from $167.00 to $172.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on The Ensign Group from $160.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, October 28th. Stephens raised their price objective on shares of The Ensign Group from $163.00 to $167.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th. Oppenheimer boosted their target price on shares of The Ensign Group from $165.00 to $168.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Finally, UBS Group began coverage on shares of The Ensign Group in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. They set a “buy” rating and a $175.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, The Ensign Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $164.33. Get Our Latest Analysis on ENSG About The Ensign Group ( Get Free Report ) The Ensign Group, Inc provides skilled nursing, senior living, and rehabilitative services. It operates through two segments: Skilled Services and Standard Bearer. The company's Skilled Services segment engages in the operation of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation therapy services for patients with chronic conditions, prolonged illness, and the elderly; and offers nursing facilities including specialty care, such as on-site dialysis, ventilator care, cardiac, and pulmonary management, as well as standard services comprising room and board, special nutritional programs, social services, recreational activities, entertainment, and other services. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for The Ensign Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for The Ensign Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Buffalo Bills clobbered the New York Jets 40-14 on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC with the victory. Allen was showered with "M-V-P" chants after putting the game away with a pair of third-quarter touchdown passes -- a 30-yard connection with Amari Cooper and a 14-yard strike to a leaping Keon Coleman with 12 seconds left in the frame. Those scores sandwiched a 1-yard touchdown run by James Cook. Buffalo (13-3) took a 33-0 lead into the fourth quarter thanks to its 21-point third. Allen, who turned things over to backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for the final 15 minutes, finished with 182 yards on 16-for-27 passing. Trubisky hit Tyrell Shavers for a 69-yard TD on his first pass of the contest to make it 40-0 with 12:37 to go. It marked Shavers' first career catch. The Bills' defense was in the spotlight just as much as Allen, forcing three turnovers and racking up four sacks. Aaron Rodgers struggled under center for New York (4-12), completing 12 of 18 passes for 112 yards. He was picked off twice. Second-string signal-caller Tyrod Taylor broke the shutout with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson with 6:59 left in the game. The Jets proceeded to convert a two-point try to trim their deficit to 40-8. Wilson hauled in seven receptions for 66 yards and the TD. Tyler Conklin grabbed a 20-yard touchdown with 1:55 remaining to complete the scoring. Taylor ended up with 83 yards and the two TDs on 11-of-14 passing. A.J. Epenesa gave the Bills a boost just before the break, sacking Rodgers for a safety that put Buffalo up 9-0 with 2:31 remaining in the second quarter. Tyler Bass extended the Bills' lead with a 39-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. The teams combined for five penalties on the game's first drive, with a 5-yard defensive pass interference call setting Buffalo up at the Jets 1. Allen then got pushed into the end zone for his franchise-record-tying 65th rushing touchdown. --Field Level MediaNone

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart's sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are revaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business. The changes announced by the world's biggest retailer followed a string of legal victories by conservative groups that have filed an onslaught of lawsuits challenging corporate and federal programs aimed at elevating minority and women-owned businesses and employees. The risk associated with some of programs crystalized with the election of former President Donald Trump, whose administration is certain to make dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion programs a priority. Trump's incoming deputy chief of policy will be his former adviser Stephen Miller , who leads a group called America First Legal that has aggressively challenged corporate DEI policies. “There has been a lot of reassessment of risk looking at programs that could be deemed to constitute reverse discrimination,” said Allan Schweyer, principal researcher the Human Capital Center at the Conference Board. “This is another domino to fall and it is a rather large domino,” he added. Among other changes, Walmart said it will no longer give priority treatment to suppliers owned by women or minorities. The company also will not renew a five-year commitment for a racial equity center set up in 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. And it pulled out of a prominent gay rights index . Schweyer said the biggest trigger for companies making such changes is simply a reassessment of their legal risk exposure, which began after U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2023 that ended affirmative action in college admissions. Since then, conservative groups using similar arguments have secured court victories against various diversity programs, especially those that steer contracts to minority or women-owned businesses. Most recently, the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty won a victory in a case against the U.S. Department of Transportation over its use of a program that gives priority to minority-owned businesses when it awards contracts. Companies are seeing a big legal risk in continuing with DEI efforts, said Dan Lennington, a deputy counsel at the institute. His organization says it has identified more than 60 programs in the federal government that it considers discriminatory, he said. “We have a legal landscape within the entire federal government, all three branches -- the U.S. Supreme Court, the Congress and the President -- are all now firmly pointed in the direction towards equality of individuals and individualized treatment of all Americans, instead of diversity, equity and inclusion treating people as members of racial groups,” Lennington said. The Trump administration is also likely to take direct aim at DEI initiatives through executive orders and other policies that affect private companies, especially federal contractors. “The impact of the election on DEI policies is huge. It can’t be overstated,” said Jason Schwartz, co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group at law firm Gibson Dunn. With Miller returning to the White House, rolling back DEI initiatives is likely to be a priority, Schwartz said. “Companies are trying to strike the right balance to make clear they’ve got an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome, and they want to get the best talent, while at the same time trying not to alienate various parts of their employees and customer base who might feel one way or the other. It’s a virtually impossible dilemma,” Schwartz said. A recent survey by Pew Research Center showed that workers are divided on the merits of DEI policies. While still broadly popular, the share of workers who said focusing on workplace diversity was mostly a good thing fell to 52% in the November survey, compared to 56% in a similar survey in February 2023. Rachel Minkin, a research associated at Pew called it a small but significant shift in short amount of time. There will be more companies pulling back from their DEI policies, but it likely won’t be a retreat across the board, said David Glasgow, executive director of the Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at New York University. “There are vastly more companies that are sticking with DEI," Glasgow said. "The only reason you don’t hear about it is most of them are doing it by stealth. They’re putting their heads down and doing DEI work and hoping not to attract attention.” Glasgow advises organizations to stick to their own core values, because attitudes toward the topic can change quickly in the span of four years. “It’s going to leave them looking a little bit weak if there’s a kind of flip-flopping, depending on whichever direction the political winds are blowing,” he said. One reason DEI programs exist is because without those programs, companies may be vulnerable to lawsuits for traditional discrimination. “Really think carefully about the risks in all directions on this topic,” Glasgow said. Walmart confirmed will no longer consider race and gender as a litmus test to improve diversity when it offers supplier contracts. Last fiscal year, Walmart said it spent more than $13 billion on minority, women or veteran-owned good and service suppliers. It was unclear how its relationships with such business would change going forward. Organizations that that have partnered with Walmart on its diversity initiatives offered a cautious response. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a non-profit that last year named Walmart one of America's top corporation for women-owned enterprises, said it was still evaluating the impact of Walmart's announcement. Pamela Prince-Eason, the president and CEO of the organization, said she hoped Walmart's need to cater to its diverse customer base will continue to drive contracts to women-owned suppliers even if the company no longer has explicit dollar goals. “I suspect Walmart will continue to have one of the most inclusive supply chains in the World,” Prince-Eason wrote. “Any retailer's ability to serve the communities they operate in will continue to value understanding their customers, (many of which are women), in order to better provide products and services desired and no one understands customers better than Walmart." Walmart's announcement came after the company spoke directly with conservative political commentator and activist Robby Starbuck, who has been going after corporate DEI policies, calling out individual companies on the social media platform X. Several of those companies have subsequently announced that they are pulling back their initiatives, including Ford , Harley-Davidson, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply . Walmart confirmed to The Associated Press that it will better monitor its third-party marketplace items to make sure they don’t feature sexual and transgender products aimed at minors. The company also will stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual benchmark index that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees. A Walmart spokesperson added that some of the changes were already in progress and not as a result of conversations that it had with Starbuck. RaShawn “Shawnie” Hawkins, senior director of the HRC Foundation’s Workplace Equality Program, said companies that “abandon” their commitments workplace inclusion policies “are shirking their responsibility to their employees, consumers, and shareholders.” She said the buying power of LGBTQ customers is powerful and noted that the index will have record participation of more than 1,400 companies in 2025.