Top trades that made impact in Rwandan basketball in 2024LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Jaeden Marshall scored 21 points as Niagara beat Le Moyne 88-69 on Sunday. Marshall shot 5 for 8 (4 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Purple Eagles (6-7). Justice Smith added 15 points while going 6 of 12 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 2 for 3 from the line and had five rebounds. Zion Russell shot 4 for 7, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points. AJ Dancier finished with 17 points and four steals for the Dolphins (5-10). Le Moyne also got 11 points and 10 rebounds from Ocypher Owens. Dwayne Koroma had nine points and six rebounds. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Nyle Ralph-Beyer's 20 points helped Sacred Heart defeat Division III-member Manhattanville 100-60 on Sunday. Ralph-Beyer also had five rebounds for the Pioneers (5-8, 1-1 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Anquan Hill scored 18 points and added seven rebounds. Griffin Barrouk had 16 points and went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range). Andrew Saint-Louis led the Valiants in scoring, finishing with 26 points. John Ranaghan added 10 points for Manhattanville. Don Mays Jr. also had eight points. Sacred Heart hosts Canisius in its next matchup on Sunday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, robust cloud security has become imperative for organizations leveraging the power of cloud computing. Manpreet Singh Sachdeva , an expert in advanced cloud technologies, delves into transformative techniques and challenges that shape the cloud security domain, underscoring its significance for businesses and global digital transformation. Building Security from the Ground Up: Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity and Access Management (IAM) forms the cornerstone of cloud security, ensuring that only authorized personnel access sensitive resources. Modern IAM implementations emphasize multi-factor authentication (MFA), which reduces account takeover risks by nearly 99.9%. Least privilege access protocols further mitigate security incidents by granting users the minimal permissions necessary for their roles. Role-based access control (RBAC) has emerged as a powerful tool, streamlining access management and bolstering operational efficiency across cloud environments. Encryption: Safeguarding Data Integrity and Confidentiality Encryption remains pivotal in protecting data both at rest and in transit. End-to-end encryption has become the gold standard for securing sensitive information during its entire lifecycle. Emerging techniques like homomorphic encryption enable computations on encrypted data without decryption, a groundbreaking advancement for privacy-preserving operations. Additionally, effective encryption key management systems (KMS) and data masking techniques ensure that sensitive data is securely stored and accessed. Securing the Heart of Modern Systems: APIs and Microservices With the rise of microservices architectures, APIs have become critical enablers of seamless system integration and prime targets for cyberattacks. Advanced security measures, such as OAuth and OpenID Connect protocols, ensure secure authentication across API ecosystems. API gateways offer centralized control for security and traffic monitoring, mitigating risks like DDoS attacks. Furthermore, implementing rate-limiting techniques has proven effective in curbing API abuse, significantly enhancing resilience. Integrating Security into Development: DevSecOps Practices The integration of security practices into the software development lifecycle, known as DevSecOps, has reshaped how organizations address vulnerabilities. Automated tools for code analysis and vulnerability scanning identify threats early in the development phase. Embedding compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines has reduced security gaps, while continuous security validation has become a hallmark of secure software delivery. The Unseen Adversaries: Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) APTs represent a sophisticated category of cyberattacks, targeting critical systems over extended periods. Advanced detection systems, leveraging machine learning-based anomaly detection, have significantly improved threat identification rates. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions play a critical role by correlating data across systems, offering a comprehensive view of potential vulnerabilities. Proactive measures against APTs have emerged as a critical focus in safeguarding organizational assets. Addressing Insider Threats Insider threats, both accidental and malicious, contribute to a significant proportion of cloud-related breaches. Robust IAM policies, coupled with user behavior analytics (UBA), provide organizations with tools to detect and mitigate anomalous activities. Data loss prevention (DLP) technologies further ensure that sensitive information remains protected, preventing unauthorized data exfiltration and minimizing risks posed by insider actions. Navigating the Maze of Compliance and Regulations Compliance with stringent data protection regulations, such as GDPR, is a growing challenge for businesses operating in multi-cloud environments. Encryption and data residency solutions address these complexities, ensuring that organizations meet global standards. Regular security audits and certifications are indispensable, enabling organizations to proactively identify compliance gaps and maintain regulatory adherence. In conclusion, as cloud technologies revolutionize industries, the importance of advanced security measures cannot be overstated. Manpreet Singh Sachdeva 's valuable insights highlight the necessity of innovative approaches to cloud security in tackling dynamic and sophisticated challenges. By emphasizing robust, scalable, and proactive security frameworks, organizations can safeguard their assets while fostering trust in the digital ecosystem. This commitment not only ensures resilience against emerging threats but also supports the growth of a secure, interconnected, and sustainable global digital future.A WOMAN has revealed the cruel moment she discovered her cheating ex had catfished her in a bid to win her back. The singleton, from Scotland, had met her dream man on Tinder and was looking forward to a first date at the Christmas markets. But ahead of the meeting, she was given a shocking catfish blow instead. Writing in to the Girls Overheard podcast , she said she has been left gutted and scared over the incident. Podcast host Eilidh Wells was tasked with reading out the anonymous message on the show. It read: "I've been talking to this guy for weeks on Tinder. We've never met or Facetimed but I was planning on meeting him at the start of December to go to the Christmas markets together. "We've literally chatted throughout the day every day and I felt like we really clicked. "Then out the blue last night I get a message from an ex." The former boyfriend in question was described as a "serial cheat and a liar" whose behaviour ended their "on and off" relationship last year. The woman' said's message went on: "So anyway he's messaging me out the blue last night telling me that he misses me and he's never clicked with anyone as much as me. Most read in Fabulous "I left him on read for a few hours and then I noticed that he's sent me photos." At this point, the situation takes a creepy turn as the cheating ex exposes himself for catfishing his former lover. Continuing the message, host Eilidh says: "Dot dot dot screenshots of my Tinder messages to the other guy saying 'hope you don't think this is weird but I just wanted to show that we're a perfect match'. "This man has been catfishing me with a fake profile chatting to me for weeks all to prove that we still get on and he thought that that would win me over. "Never blocked anyone as fast in my life. Bit scary. "Also a bit gutted that my potential new man wasn't even real." Giving their verdict on the scheming stunt, Eilidh and her co-hosts Lauren Kerr adn Ash Reid fumed: "CALL NEV [Schulman, Catfish host] we need an intervention with this SNAKE." The clip has since racked 95,000 views with social media users in full agreement. "Wrong on so many levels", insisted one. A second cried: "No no no run." A third echoed: "Wow that’s seriously creepy behaviour." READ MORE SUN STORIES "Was not expecting that plot twist", someone else gasped. Meanwhile, a fifth said: "Utter madness, poor woman. That's some messed up stuff." Red flags are warning signs that indicate unhealthy or manipulative behaviour. When you encounter relationship red flags, it’s a good time to pause and reflect on the dynamic you really share with that person. 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Japan’s largest bank, MUFG Bank, a unit of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, apologised on December 16 following allegations that a former employee stole billions of yen in cash and valuables from customers’ safe deposit boxes. The employee, tasked with managing safes and spare keys at two branches in Tokyo, allegedly used her position to carry out the thefts between April 2020 and November 2023, affecting about 60 customers, Nikkei reported. MUFG Bank President Junichi Hanzawa said the incident “has undermined the customers’ trust and confidence, and shaken the very foundation of our banking business.” In response, the bank has centralised the storage of spare keys at its headquarters, tightened internal procedures, and enhanced employee monitoring. Nomura Securities faced public outrage after a former employee was charged in November with robbery and attempted murder. Authorities said the employee visited a client’s home in Hiroshima in July, drugged a woman, stole 17.87 million yen ($113,515) in cash, and set the house on fire. Nomura announced a series of countermeasures, including stricter supervision of employees, mandatory ethics training, and enhanced compliance protocols. Employees in direct contact with clients must now take annual consolidated leave, during which all client interactions are prohibited. “We take this matter very seriously. An incident like this must never happen at a financial institution entrusted with looking after its clients’ assets,” Nomura said in a December 3 press release. Ten executives, including President Kentaro Okuda, will return part of their salaries in response to the scandal. The recent incidents at MUFG Bank and Nomura Securities fit into a broader pattern of misconductr. Allegations of insider trading have surfaced involving employees at the Financial Services Agency, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. “The distortion of the old economy is beginning to reveal itself,” Nikkei quoted Chisa Kobayashi, an equity strategist at UBS SuMi Trust Wealth Management, as saying. She noted that outdated corporate practices and slow digitisation contributed to the lack of transparency in Japan’s financial sector. The scandals come as Japan’s government promotes the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) program, aimed at encouraging citizens to invest rather than rely on low-yielding savings accounts. Japan’s low-wage, low-interest environment has left many citizens struggling to save for retirement, with estimates suggesting individuals need more than 30 million yen in addition to pensions. Mutual fund subscriptions under the program tripled in the first half of 2023, reaching 6 trillion yen.
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Google Blasts DOJ’s ‘Radical’ Antitrust ProposalShura deliberates on National Emblem billHouse Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of 'regularly' paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee has accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs as a member of Congress. The 37-page report was released Monday by the bipartisan panel after a nearly four-year investigation that helped sink his nomination for attorney general. The report includes explicit details of sex-filled parties and vacations that Gaetz took part in while representing Florida in the House. Congressional investigators concluded that he violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing and he filed a lawsuit Monday trying to block the report’s release. Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row. He's converting their punishments to life imprisonment just weeks before Donald Trump, an outspoken proponent of expanding capital punishment, takes office. Biden says the commutations are consistent with a pause on executions put in place by his administration in cases other than terrorism and hate-motivated mass murder. Biden said he couldn't allow a new administration to resume executions. Trump will be sworn into office on Jan. 20. The president-elect has talked subjecting drug dealers and human smugglers to the death penalty. Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutations COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions are sharing a range of emotions, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Biden announced Monday he would convert the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The inmates include people who were convicted in slayings of police, military officers and federal prisoners and guards. Others were involved in deadly robberies and drug deals. Three inmates will remain on federal death row. Opponents of the death penalty lauded Biden for a decision they’d long sought. Supporters of Donald Trump, a vocal advocate of expanding capital punishment, criticized the move as an assault to common decency. Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO's death NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare has pleaded not guilty to murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution. The Manhattan district attorney formally charged Luigi Mangione last week with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. Mangione's attorney complained during a brief hearing Monday that statements coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough for him to receive a fair trial. Mangione was shackled and seated in a Manhattan court when he leaned over to a microphone to enter his not guilty plea. Middle East latest: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill at least 20 people, Palestinian medics say Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have killed at least 20 people. One of the strikes overnight and into Monday hit a tent camp in the Muwasi area, an Israel-declared humanitarian zone, killing eight people, including two children. The Israeli military says it only strikes militants, accusing them of hiding among civilians. It said late Sunday that it had targeted a Hamas militant in the humanitarian zone. The war began when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking around 250 hostage. Israel’s air and ground offensive has killed over 45,200 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — First it was Canada, then the Panama Canal. Now, Donald Trump again wants Greenland. The president-elect is renewing calls he made during his first term for the U.S. to buy Greenland, the ice-covered semi-autonomous Danish territory. That's added to the list of allied countries he’s picking fights with, even before taking office on Jan. 20. Greenland insists it's not for sale and Trump's initial calls to purchase it in 2019 came to nothing. But his latest suggestion comes after the president-elect suggested the U.S. could retake control of the Panama Canal and that Canadians wanted their county to become the 51st U.S. state. Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world's No. 3 automaker TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda have announced plans to work toward a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from its reliance on fossil fuels. The two companies said they signed an agreement on integrating their businesses on Monday. Smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors agreed to join the talks. News of a possible merger surfaced earlier this month. Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make inroads into markets at home and abroad. Magdeburg mourns Christmas market attack victims as fears swirl of deeper German social divisions MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) — Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized. At the same time there are fears that the rampage could deepen divisions in German society. A church a short walk from the scene of the attack has become a central place of mourning since the suspect drove a car into the busy market on Friday evening and killed five people. Authorities have identified the suspect as a Saudi doctor who arrived in Germany in 2006 and had received permanent residency. They say he doesn't fit the usual profile of perpetrators of extremist attacks. How faith communities can be welcoming of believers with disabilities this holiday season and beyond This holiday season, some religious congregations across the U.S. are holding events designed to be accommodating to and inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They range from a “Calm Christmas” in West Virginia to an inclusive Hanukkah in New Jersey. Many disabled people, advocates and families want more houses of worship to know that there are ways to fully incorporate and welcome people with these and other disabilities and their families — and not just during the holidays but year round. Tennessee and Auburn remain 1-2 in AP Top 25 poll featuring 10 SEC teams Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. They were the headliners among the Southeastern Conference's haul of 10 ranked teams. Iowa State, Duke and Alabama rounded out the top five. Kentucky had the week's biggest fall, sliding six spots to No. 10 after a loss to Ohio State. Mississippi State, Arkansas, Illinois and Baylor rejoined the poll after stints in the rankings earlier this season. They replaced Memphis, Dayton, Michigan and Clemson. The Big 12 and Big Ten were tied for second with five teams each in the AP Top 25.(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, Dec. 23 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 p.m. ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic: TBD, Consolation Semifinal, Honolulu 7 p.m. SECN — MTSU at Tennessee 8 p.m. ESPNU — Diamond Head Classic: TBD, Semifinal, Honolulu 10 p.m. BTN — Seattle at Washington 10:30 p.m. ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic: TBD, Semifinal, Honolulu 12:30 a.m. (Tuesday) ESPN2 — Diamond Head Classic: TBD, Consolation Semifinal Honolulu COLLEGE FOOTBALL 11 a.m. ESPN — The Myrtle Beach Bowl: Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA, Conway, S.C. 2:30 p.m. ESPN — The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: N. Illinois vs. Fresno St., Boise, Idaho NBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m. NBATV — San Antonio at Philadelphia 10 p.m. NBATV — Indiana at Golden State NFL FOOTBALL 8:15 p.m. ABC — New Orleans at Green Bay ESPN — New Orleans at Green Bay The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff . Both had their doubters they could get here. Texas (12-2) still had to prove is was “ready” for the SEC. Arizona State (11-2) was picked to finish last in the Big 12. But the Sun Devils quickly started winning and having fun in some new road environments in college towns smaller than some of their stops in the more cosmopolitan old Pac-12. All-American running back Cam Skattebo led the barnstorming tour. “We were not used to getting tortillas thrown at us at Texas Tech. You're not used to some of these environments," Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “When you're in the Pac-12, you're playing in Seattle, you're playing in L.A., you're playing in Salt Lake City. We got to face a lot more small college town football with really, really great environments. ... It was definitely fun to join a new league," Dillingham said. And Dillingham laid down some Texas roots. The Sun Devils are recruiting Texas players out of high school, and the current roster has six transfers who started their college careers in burnt orange in Austin. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach (Steve Sarkisian's) program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “We know what we’re getting when we’re getting a guy from that program, and that’s a guy who has worked really hard, competed and been pushed. Those are the things that we like to bring in.” Safety Xavion Alford was named All-Big 12 . Defensive end Prince Dorbah is another Sun Devils starter. Defensive lineman Zac Swanson, who has two sacks this season, is another former Longhorn who said he relished a chance to beat his former team. Recruited by Texas out of Phoenix, Swanson was a reserve in 2022 and 2023 behind future NFL draft picks T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. “That's a team who kicked me out and said I'd never I was never going to be good enough to play there,” Swanson said last week. “That's something that has been on my agenda for a while.” Dillingham joked he'd like to get more Texas transfers this week. Sarkisian simply noted that he wished he'd signed Skattebo, a Californian who transferred from Sacramento State after the 2022 season. “I was unaware, so kudos to them. They found him, he's a heckuva player,” said Sarkisian, who also is a California native. Sarkisian said he was impressed by the Sun Devil's first-year success in the Big 12. “We were in that Big 12, what, for 27 years? We won four. This is their first year in and they won a Big 12 Championship. It’s a really hard thing to do,” Sarkisian said. “They’re playing with a ton of confidence right now. The last two months, I think they’re playing as good a football as anybody in the country.” Despite wining that last Big 12 title and a playoff appearance in 2023, Texas still faced skeptics that the Longhorns would take their lumps in the SEC this year. Texas was more than ready for the league and the Longhorns made it to the SEC championship game. Their only two losses have been to Georgia, the No. 2 seed in the playoff. Sarkisian still remembers his 5-7 Texas debut in 2021. The program wasn't ready for the SEC and the playoff back then, but it certainly is now. Texas is the only one of last year's four playoff teams to make the expanded 12-team field this year. “There’s a lot to be proud of, but mostly I’m proud of our veterans, our leaders, our seniors, because those guys went from 5-7 in year one, they went through 8-5 in year two, and they didn’t jump ship. They hung in there with us. They believed in what they were doing,” Sarkisian said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Best trending stories from the week. Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. You may occasionally receive promotions exclusive discounted subscription offers from the Roswell Daily Record. Feel free to cancel any time via the unsubscribe link in the newsletter you received. You can also control your newsletter options via your user dashboard by signing in.
MILWAUKEE — Kamid Everett is heartbroken after her 14-year-old son, Bryant Triplett, was killed in a shooting on Saturday night near 21st and Concordia. Milwaukee police said Triplett was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Police also arrested an 18-year-old. As MPD investigates what led up to the shooting, Everett said it was the result of a "careless mistake" by a friend. "My son was 14. He didn’t even make 15," Everett said through tears. “I was just having a conversation about gun violence here, not knowing 48 hours later it was going to be my son.” Bryant was the typical 14-year-old. Everett said he was passionate about cooking, playing video games, and spending time with family. "He used to always tell me, 'Momma, I’m gonna get you a house; make sure you get everything you need because you deserve it,'" Everett cried. "And now, he’s gone." Everett’s pain was shared by many at the annual Candlelight Vigil for Victims of Homicides, held Sunday night at Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church. The event brought together family, friends, and elected officials to honor Bryant and the 147 other homicide victims in Milwaukee so far this year. The vigil included a reading of the names of those lost to violence, with each name accompanied by a candle. "I lost my only sister, my big sister, and I’m hurting. But for a mother to lose their child, it’s unimaginable,” one mourner said. Kewannee Allen, who lost her son Amareon Allen three years ago, attended the vigil as well. She now runs a foundation in her son’s name to support families affected by violence. "To know I’m not the only mother going through this, trying to get justice and keep our kids’ names alive, it helps," Allen said. Triplett's name was the last to be read. As of Friday, 18 people under the age of 18 have been shot and killed in Milwaukee so far this year, not including Triplett, according to Milwaukee police. As Everett grieves, she’s urging other parents to take steps to prevent further violence. "Parents, please take these guns, throw them in the garbage, or give them to the police," she said. "I felt the parents' hurt before, but now it hits home." It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device. Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more. Report a typo or errorMajor stock indexes we mixed on Wall Street in afternoon trading Monday, marking a choppy start to a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 21 points, or 0.1% as of 2:22 p.m. Eastern time. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 1%. Gains in technology and communications stocks helped outweigh losses in consumer goods companies and elsewhere in the market. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, rose 3.6%. Broadcom jumped 5.7% to also help support the broader market. Walmart fell 2.2% and PepsiCo slid 1.3%. Japanese automakers Honda Motor and Nissan said they are talking about combining in a deal that might also include Mitsubishi Motors. U.S.-listed shares in Honda jumped 12.1% , while Nissan fell 0.9%. Eli Lilly rose 3.3% after announcing that regulators approved Zepbound as the first and only prescription medicine for adults with sleep apnea. Department store Nordstrom fell 1.7% after it agreed to be taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group in a $6.25 billion deal. The Conference Board said that consumer confidence slipped in December. Its consumer confidence index fell back to 104.7 from 112.8 in November. Wall Street was expecting a reading of 113.8. The unexpectedly weak consumer confidence update follows several generally strong economic reports last week. One report showed the overall economy grew at a 3.1% annualized rate during the summer, faster than earlier thought. The latest report on unemployment benefit applications showed that the job market remains solid. A report on Friday said a measure of inflation the Federal Reserve likes to use was slightly lower last month than economists expected. Worries about inflation edging higher again had been weighing on Wall Street and the Fed. The central bank just delivered its third cut to interest rates this year, but inflation has been hovering stubbornly above its target of 2%. It has signaled that it could deliver fewer cuts to interest rates next year than it earlier anticipated because of concerns over inflation. Expectations for more interest rate cuts have helped drive a 25% gain for the S&P 500 in 2024. That drive included 57 all-time highs this year. Inflation concerns have added to uncertainties heading into 2025, which include the labor market's path ahead and shifting economic policies under an incoming President Donald Trump. "Put simply, much of the strong market performance prior to last week was driven by expectations that a best-case scenario was the base case for 2025," said Brent Schutte, chief investment officer at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Treasury yields rose in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.59% from 4.53% late Friday. European markets were mostly lower, while markets in Asia gained ground. Wall Street has several other economic reports to look forward to this week. On Tuesday, the U.S. will release its November report for sales of newly constructed homes. A weekly update on unemployment benefits is expected on Thursday. Markets in the U.S. will close at 1 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday for Christmas Eve and will remain closed on Wednesday for Christmas.
Barbara Taylor Bowman, leader in early childhood education efforts, dies at 96GDIN CEO Jongkap Kim: "By matching technology needs with local markets, we create long-lasting joint ventures with multiple exit opportunities." SEOUL, South Korea , Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Digital Innovation Network (GDIN), led by CEO Jongkap Kim, proudly announced the major achievements of its 2024 Joint Venture Program. This program, which supports the establishment of joint ventures between South Korean companies and international partners, is designed to lower market entry barriers and create sustainable growth opportunities through local collaborations. Since the launch of the program in 2021, GDIN has supported the establishment of 44 joint ventures across various regions. This year alone, 10 joint ventures were successfully launched in 8 countries including the United States , Canada , Japan , India , Singapore , Vietnam , UAE, and Uganda . The Joint Venture Program was created to address a common challenge faced by early-stage tech companies: while they may have products and services that meet market demand, they often lack the resources and workforce to enter international markets. Through this program, GDIN helps companies increase their chances of success by facilitating strategic market entry via local partnerships. In addition to the 44 joint ventures established so far, 47 partnership agreements are in the pipeline for future joint ventures. The program's success is largely attributed to GDIN's extensive global network of partners, which includes government organizations, multinational corporations, and international agencies such as the World Bank, Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Investment Turkey etc. GDIN has organized multiple technology matching and investor relations events to introduce Korean companies and their innovative technologies to potential international partners. At the year-end performance report event, held on December 19 , GDIN recognized companies that successfully established joint ventures. Changsoft I&I, a digital construction management system company, was highlighted for its success in establishing joint ventures in Japan and Vietnam . CFO Jongeun Park of Changsoft I&I shared, "We were facing stagnating revenue growth, and expanding into new markets was critical. With GDIN's support, we were able to establish joint ventures in Japan and Vietnam , allowing us to tailor our products to local market needs." Other companies that successfully established joint ventures in 2024 include Medicos Biotech, Bloomsbury Lab, Arbaim, Eucast, Pixelro, Hansol root one, Eco-Peace, and IESG. GDIN CEO Jongkap Kim commented, "Unlike simple joint investments or distribution networks, these technology-driven joint ventures are based on market demand, ensuring their long-term sustainability. If these joint ventures achieve success in the local markets and even go public, they could offer multiple exit opportunities, creating a strong growth model for all involved." About GDIN Global Digital Innovation Network (formerly known as Born2Global Centre), registered under the Ministry of Science & ICT, is an independent foundation that promotes and fosters collaboration between next-level innovative companies from South Korea and the world. Since 2013, we have established over 160 international partnerships, supported over 3,000 tech companies, conducted over 20,000 consulting services, and helped companies raise $3.6 billion USD in investments. SOURCE GDIN
NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global food service market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.07 trillion from 2024 to 2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5.66% during the forecast period. For comprehensive forecast and historic data on regions,market segments, customer landscape, and companies- Click for the snapshot of this report Report Attribute Details Base Year 2023 Forecast period 2024-2028 Historic Data for 2018 - 2022 Segments Covered Service (Conventional, Centralized, Ready-prepared, and Assembly-serve), Sector (Commercial and Non-commercial), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa) Key Companies Covered Abela and Co. LLC, Aramark, Chick fil A Inc., Compass Group Plc, Dominos Pizza Inc., FOOD and LIFE Co. Ltd., Inspire Brands Inc., Jack in the Box Inc., Jollibee Foods Corp., Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., McDonald Corp., MOS Food Services Inc., Papa Johns International Inc., Performance Food Group Co., Restaurant Brands International Inc., Sodexo SA, Starbucks Corp., Sysco Corp., The Wendys Co., and YUM Brands Inc, Regions Covered APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa Region Outlook 1. APAC - APAC is estimated to contribute 50%. To the growth of the global market. The Food Service Market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels from 2017 to 2027. The APAC region emerged as the largest geographical segment of the global food service market in 2023, accounting for a significant market share. This trend is projected to continue, with APAC expected to grow faster than the overall market during the forecast period 2024-2028. The region's dominance can be attributed to the rising employment and income levels, leading to changing consumer lifestyles. The increasing number of time-pressed consumers and the convenience factor are driving the demand for quick and easy food options. Additionally, urbanization is fueling the dependency on fast food as consumers find less time for cooking. For more insights on APAC's significant contribution along with the market share of rest of the regions and countries - Download a FREE Sample Segmentation Overview Get a glance at the market contribution of rest of the segments - Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! 1.1 Fastest growing segment: The conventional food service system is a time-tested approach used by many vendors in the food industry. In this system, ingredients are prepared and served on the same premises, ensuring customers freshly made meals tailored to their preferences. Depending on the food type, it is kept heated or chilled until served. This system is widely used in schools, universities, restaurants, and cafeterias, where consumers value freshly prepared food and flexible menu options. Skilled labor is employed to produce the food, and the conventional system's high-quality offerings continue to attract customers. The preference for freshly prepared meals in dining establishments is expected to fuel the growth of the conventional segment in the global food service market during the forecast period. Research Analysis The Food Service Market encompasses a wide range of establishments and services, including child care centers, restaurants, hotels, cafés, and more. Third-party providers play a crucial role in the industry, offering services such as storage, preparation, and serving to help businesses streamline their operations. Facilities must adhere to strict health and safety regulations for food handling and preparation. Distribution is another essential component, with both traditional and online options available. Restaurant operators and hotel chains partner with food delivery services like Deliveroo and strategic partnerships such as McDelivery to expand their reach. Service types vary, with full-service restaurants offering a more extensive menu and table service, while quick service restaurants focus on speed and convenience. Institutes and educational institutions also contribute significantly to the market. Market Overview The food service market encompasses a wide range of establishments and services, including third-party providers for storage, preparation, and serving in various facilities such as child care centers, restaurants, hotels, cafes, and more. Distribution plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely delivery of ingredients and finished meals. Urban areas with high population density and rising incomes have seen significant growth in the food service industry, driven by changing consumer lifestyles, digitization, and the increasing popularity of online delivery options. The market caters to various cuisines and dietary trends, such as veganism, which has led to the rise of vegan fast food and specialized food courts and malls. The industry is influenced by factors such as productivity, safety, technology, employment, health, hygiene, and e-commerce systems. Strategic partnerships between restaurant operators, hotel chains, independent business owners, and food delivery services like Deliveroo and McDelivery have become commonplace. The market is diverse, with offerings ranging from full-service restaurants to quick service establishments, and includes institutes, retailers, providers, and franchising opportunities. The hospitality sector, including the HRI sector and tourist spending, also plays a significant role in the food service market's financial growth. The quality of food, punctuality of delivery, and plastic packaging are key concerns for consumers, while the rising trend of out-of-home food consumption and the influence of foreign investment and border closures continue to shape the industry landscape. Start exploring market insights by Download a FREE Sample Report in minutes! Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Venodr Landscape 11 Vendor Analysis 11.1 McDonald's 11.2 Starbucks 11.3 Restaurant Brands International Inc 11.4 Costa Limited 11.5 Tim Hortons 11.6 Dominos 11.7 KFC Corporation 11.8 Supermac's 11.9 Jollibee 11.10 Baskin Robbins 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. 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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .More than 800 trucks' worth of humanitarian aid, already rubber-stamped by Israeli inspectors, sits on the Gazan side of the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south of the strip, Israeli officials said. The aid, some of it perishable fruit and cooking staples, bakes and rots in the sun. A group of journalists, escorted by the Israeli military, was shown a site close to the Kerem Shalom crossing where humanitarian organizations and other parties transporting aid deeper into Gaza are supposed to pick up the aid. The problem, Israeli officials said, is that the aid organizations and global players don't take the aid to the Gazan population. Aid agencies say Israel has prevented aid from reaching Gaza, and the ongoing war effort is making it impossible for the organizations to work. But both sides say looters, stealing aid from convoys heading through Gaza, remain a huge problem with no clear fix. Hijackings 'Every Day' In December alone, at least 1,800 trucks have made it into the strip from different checkpoints, said Colonel Abdullah Halabi, the head of Israel's Gaza Coordination and Liaison Administration (CLA). Israeli authorities said on Sunday that more than 1,000 trucks entered Gaza the previous week. The same day, aid organization Oxfam said that only 12 aid trucks of food and water had reached northern Gaza in two and a half months, citing "deliberate delays and systematic obstructions by the Israeli military." A "meager 34 trucks of food and water" were given permission to enter northern Gaza in that time, the charity said. "The situation in Gaza is apocalyptic," Oxfam's Middle East and North Africa director, Sally Abi-Khalil, said in a statement. Speaking on Thursday, Halabi said that about 50 trucks were crossing into northern Gaza each day. Another 200 on average passed daily into the strip from the center and south of Gaza, the colonel said. Aid arrives at the Kerem Shalom site from Israel, the West Bank, Egypt and Jordan. Roughly 60 percent is flour, Halabi told Newsweek , with one-fifth of the aid food and perishables. The rest is mostly medicine, hygiene supplies and other essential items, he said. A small chunk is private sector, to be sold in Gaza, an Israeli official said. But once aid arrives at the Gazan side of the checkpoint, the Israeli military washes its hands of the supplies. It is the responsibility of the Palestinians and international aid organizations to pick up the aid and distribute it to the population, the colonel said. Israeli officials at the checkpoint said there are not enough trucks or drivers to take the aid through the strip once it arrives at Kerem Shalom. "From the Israeli perspective, there is no limit of trucks coming into Gaza," Halabi told reporters. "The main obstacle, or the main challenge, is the international community's capabilities [for] distribution." When asked by Newsweek why so much aid languishes, uncollected, another Israeli official with the CLA quickly responded: "The looters." The scarce number of drivers who pull away from the drop-off point are attacked, officials at the site said. Halabi said some aid had been taken from civilians on the road but that looting had declined in recent weeks. The other CLA official said looters stop the vehicles with weapons, often injuring the drivers, and violent hijackings of aid convoys were happening almost "every day," including in the hours before the journalists arrived at the site. On December 1, Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UNRWA, the U.N.'s Palestinian refugee aid agency, said the organization was "pausing the delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid" into the strip. "The road out of this crossing has not been safe for months," Lazzarini said. On November 16, a "large convoy of aid trucks was stolen by armed gangs," the aid chief said, adding that the UNRWA had attempted to bring in more food trucks in late November along the same route but that they were "all taken." In a separate statement, the UNRWA said 90 percent of aid trucks were "looted at Kerem Shalom," also known as Karem Abu Salem, in November. Lazzarini said aid was prevented from reaching those who need it by "hurdles from Israeli authorities," a lack of safety on aid routes, targeting of local police, "the ongoing siege" and "political decisions to restrict the amounts of aid." Israeli lawmakers voted to ban the UNRWA from Israel within 90 days in late October, branding it a "terror group." The U.S. said at the time it was "deeply concerned" about the vote. Israel has accused a number of UNRWA workers of being involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks carried out by the Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas during which more than 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage. Israel's war on Hamas in the more than a year since has killed more than 45,000 people, according to Hamas-run health authorities. The number does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. The UNRWA said it immediately fired staff members accused of involvement and launched an investigation. Lazzarini said Israel, "as the occupying power," had a responsibility to protect aid workers and supplies. It is highly unlikely that the Israeli military would ever escort the convoys through Gaza to prevent the looting. There appears to be no appetite from this on either the Israeli side or from the aid organizations. As for the aid waiting to be transported, there is little hope it will reach desperate Gazans. The aid organizations need to coordinate between themselves to deliver it, a CLA official said: "You see how much cargo is left on the ground," and destroyed when out in the open, the official said, gesturing around the site. Gaza Now a 'Graveyard' The need for aid in Gaza is deep. Humanitarian organizations have consistently reported a debilitating lack of water, food, medical care, vital hygiene supplies and other essentials reaching the territory's uprooted population, many of whom have been forced to relocate several times . A senior member of the UNRWA in central Gaza said on Friday that "an entire society here is now a graveyard. Over two million people are trapped. People continue to have basic needs deprived and it just feels like every path here that you could possibly take is leading to death." Some organizations trying to get aid to Gazans have made deals with the looters, paying the hijackers not to attack the aid trucks, a CLA official said. Some aid agencies are targeted more than others, an official said. Newsweek could not independently verify the claim. Tommaso Della Longa, a spokesperson of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies operating in Israel and Gaza, told Newsweek that if this was confirmed, he would not be surprised. Such reports could be reasonably expected in areas plagued by lawlessness, Della Longa said, adding that even hundreds of trucks could not reach the levels of humanitarian aid needed in Gaza. Georgios Petropoulos, a senior U.N. official based in Rafah, the southern Gazan city not far from Kerem Shalom, told The New York Times in an article published on Monday that aid convoys faced "systematic, tactical, armed, crime-syndicate looting" by organized groups.From GTA 5 To GTA 6: The Road To Record-Breaking Returns For Take-Two Interactive