By TOM KRISHER, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — For a second time, a Delaware judge has nullified a pay package that Tesla had awarded its CEO, Elon Musk, that once was valued at $56 billion. On Monday, Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick turned aside a request from Musk’s lawyers to reverse a ruling she announced in January that had thrown out the compensation plan. The judge ruled then that Musk effectively controlled Tesla’s board and had engineered the outsize pay package during sham negotiations . Lawyers for a Tesla shareholder who sued to block the pay package contended that shareholders who had voted for the 10-year plan in 2018 had been given misleading and incomplete information. In their defense, Tesla’s board members asserted that the shareholders who ratified the pay plan a second time in June had done so after receiving full disclosures, thereby curing all the problems the judge had cited in her January ruling. As a result, they argued, Musk deserved the pay package for having raised Tesla’s market value by billions of dollars. McCormick rejected that argument. In her 103-page opinion, she ruled that under Delaware law, Tesla’s lawyers had no grounds to reverse her January ruling “based on evidence they created after trial.” What will Musk and Tesla do now? On Monday night, Tesla posted on X, the social media platform owned by Musk, that the company will appeal. The appeal would be filed with the Delaware Supreme Court, the only state appellate court Tesla can pursue. Experts say a ruling would likely come in less than a year. “The ruling, if not overturned, means that judges and plaintiffs’ lawyers run Delaware companies rather than their rightful owners — the shareholders,” Tesla argued. Later, on X, Musk unleashed a blistering attack on the judge, asserting that McCormick is “a radical far left activist cosplaying as a judge.” What do experts say about the case? Legal authorities generally suggest that McCormick’s ruling was sound and followed the law. Charles Elson, founding director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware, said that in his view, McCormick was right to rule that after Tesla lost its case in the original trial, it created improper new evidence by asking shareholders to ratify the pay package a second time. Had she allowed such a claim, he said, it would cause a major shift in Delaware’s laws against conflicts of interest given the unusually close relationship between Musk and Tesla’s board. “Delaware protects investors — that’s what she did,” said Elson, who has followed the court for more than three decades. “Just because you’re a ‘superstar CEO’ doesn’t put you in a separate category.” Elson said he thinks investors would be reluctant to put money into Delaware companies if there were exceptions to the law for “special people.” What will the Delaware Supreme Court do? Elson said that in his opinion, the court is likely to uphold McCormick’s ruling. Can Tesla appeal to federal courts? Experts say no. Rulings on state laws are normally left to state courts. Brian Dunn, program director for the Institute of Compensation Studies at Cornell University, said it’s been his experience that Tesla has no choice but to stay in the Delaware courts for this compensation package. Tesla has moved its legal headquarters to Texas. Does that matter? The company could try to reconstitute the pay package and seek approval in Texas, where it may expect more friendlier judges. But Dunn, who has spent 40 years as an executive compensation consultant, said it’s likely that some other shareholder would challenge the award in Texas because it’s excessive compared with other CEOs’ pay plans. “If they just want to turn around and deliver him $56 billion, I can’t believe somebody wouldn’t want to litigate it,” Dunn said. “It’s an unconscionable amount of money.” Would a new pay package be even larger? Almost certainly. Tesla stock is trading at 15 times the exercise price of stock options in the current package in Delaware, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas wrote in a note to investors. Tesla’s share price has doubled in the past six months, Jonas wrote. At Monday’s closing stock price, the Musk package is now worth $101.4 billion, according to Equilar, an executive data firm. And Musk has asked for a subsequent pay package that would give him 25% of Tesla’s voting shares. Musk has said he is uncomfortable moving further into artificial intelligence with the company if he doesn’t have 25% control. He currently holds about 13% of Tesla’s outstanding shares.
Sanctuary Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. ( NYSE:WH – Free Report ) by 17.8% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 3,414 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 516 shares during the quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC’s holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts were worth $267,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Stifel Financial Corp grew its holdings in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 91.9% during the third quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 30,665 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,396,000 after purchasing an additional 14,688 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lifted its stake in shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 40.8% during the third quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 1,747,295 shares of the company’s stock valued at $136,533,000 after acquiring an additional 506,593 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 37.7% in the third quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC now owns 34,537 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,699,000 after acquiring an additional 9,463 shares during the last quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company increased its position in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 15.0% in the third quarter. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company now owns 64,329 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,027,000 after purchasing an additional 8,389 shares during the period. Finally, Impax Asset Management Group plc raised its holdings in Wyndham Hotels & Resorts by 35.0% during the 3rd quarter. Impax Asset Management Group plc now owns 135,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,549,000 after purchasing an additional 35,000 shares during the last quarter. 93.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Price Performance WH stock opened at $101.69 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $96.40 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $83.14. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. has a 1 year low of $67.67 and a 1 year high of $105.16. The stock has a market cap of $7.91 billion, a PE ratio of 32.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.42 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.19. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Dividend Announcement The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 13th were given a $0.38 dividend. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 13th. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s dividend payout ratio is presently 48.25%. Insider Buying and Selling In other news, CFO Michele Allen sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, October 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.99, for a total transaction of $1,349,850.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now owns 10,056 shares in the company, valued at $904,939.44. This represents a 59.87 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link . Also, insider Scott R. Strickland sold 2,850 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.14, for a total value of $251,199.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 26,062 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,297,104.68. The trade was a 9.86 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 97,850 shares of company stock worth $8,881,849. 2.79% of the stock is owned by insiders. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several research analysts have recently issued reports on WH shares. StockNews.com raised shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, November 1st. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $100.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, December 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $100.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 10th. Truist Financial raised their target price on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $103.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts from $99.00 to $113.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 13th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seven have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $105.56. Check Out Our Latest Analysis on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Company Profile ( Free Report ) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc operates as a hotel franchisor in the United States and internationally. It operates through Hotel Franchising and Hotel Management segments. The Hotel Franchising segment licenses its lodging brands and provides related services to third-party hotel owners and others. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding WH? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. ( NYSE:WH – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Trump team signs agreement to allow Justice to conduct background checks on nominees, staff
MALAPPURAM: Muslim League state president Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal on Sunday met with Thalassery Archdiocese Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany in the backdrop of the delay in resolving the Munambam issue. The meeting, which took place at the Bishop's House in Thalassery at 9:15 AM yesterday, lasted for about an hour. Following this, they shared a Christmas cake and sweets. Sadiq Ali Thangal left the Bishop's House after having breakfast with Mar Joseph Pamplany. Although both parties described the meeting as a friendly visit, issues such as Munambam, the Kerala Forest Act notification, and others were discussed. The meeting took place against the backdrop of growing perceptions of division between the Muslim and Christian communities. The visit is also seen as part of an effort to bring the Christian community closer to the UDF, especially with local elections approaching. Shafi Parambil MP was also present with Sadiq Ali Thangal. On Christmas Day, Sadiq Ali Thangal had visited Bishop Dr Varghese Chakkalakkal of the Kozhikode Diocese. Speaking to the media, Sadiq Ali Thangal stated that the meeting was relevant to the current situation, emphasizing the need for such discussions. "There should be no conflict between communities in the name of Munambam. A humane approach is required towards the people residing there, and the government should put an end to its slow-moving policy. The concerns of the people there must be addressed first," he said. Bishop Mar Joseph Pamplany said the goal of the meeting was to understand each other on various issues. He clarified that there were no political motives or other objectives behind the meeting. "Understanding each other and standing together in every area where cooperation is possible is necessary for the future of Kerala society. There are many issues harming farmers and the focus should be on addressing such fundamental issues," he said.Consumer Reports applauded the Federal Communications Commission for proposing a fine against a China-based company that made video doorbells with troubling security vulnerabilities. The FCC fine is somewhat adjacent to the actual security and privacy concerns about the video doorbells. The proposed $734,872 fine, announced Thursday, is because the company, Eken, didn’t respond to the letter of inquiry from the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau and for not maintaining a required active domestic point of contact, according to the FCC. Investigators discovered that the company’s domestic point of contact address in Colorado was a mailbox that had been inactive since 2019. The FCC’s investigation into Eken’s equipment remains ongoing. “It’s good to see more enforcement in this space that’s been traditionally radically under-enforced,” said Justin Brookman, the director of technology policy at Consumer Reports. Brookman said his team flagged their concerns over the Eken video doorbells to the FCC after routine product testing uncovered security vulnerabilities. The video doorbells — sold under different brand names, including Eken and Tuck, at online retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and Temu — “revealed pretty alarming stuff” during the Consumer Reports testing, Brookman said. The video doorbells exposed a user’s home IP addresses and Wi-Fi network names to the internet without encryption, potentially opening a user’s home network to malicious activity, according to Consumer Reports’ investigation from earlier this year. Hackers could potentially take over the device by downloading the associated smartphone app and entering the doorbell into pairing mode, which would allow them to take ownership of the device, view footage and lock out the owner of the device, Consumer Reports said. “It was far too easy for a bad actor ... to get access to who’s coming in, who’s going,” Brookman said. He said they have no reason to think the company itself was collecting images off their video doorbells, and that wasn’t the focus of Consumer Reports’ investigation, Brookman said. Ensuring products are safe and up to high standards can be tough in today’s world of online shopping, where the reviews many folks rely on can be “gamed,” Brookman added. The platforms selling the products, such as Amazon, “need to take more responsibility” to protect customers, he said. The FCC said it’s taking action to protect consumers. One example is the voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for wireless consumer “Internet of Things” products. Video doorbells fall into that product bucket, along with an array of internet-connected devices like smart TVs, home smart speakers and home security cameras that must be protected from hackers.
GENEVA (AP) — World Cup sponsor Bank of America teamed with FIFA for a second time Tuesday, signing for the Club World Cup that still has no broadcast deals just over six months before games start. Bank of America became FIFA’s first global banking partner in August and sealed a separate deal for a second event also being played in the United States, two days before the for the . It features recent European champions Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea. “FIFA is going to take America by storm and we’re going to be right at their side,” the bank’s head of marketing, David Tyrie, said in a telephone interview Tuesday. Bank of America joins 2026 World Cup sponsors Hisense and in separately also backing the club event, and more deals are expected after as the 2034 World Cup host. While games at the next World Cup, co-hosted with Canada and Mexico, will be watched by hundreds of millions globally mostly on free-to-air public networks, the Club World Cup broadcast picture is unclear. FIFA has promised hundreds of millions of dollars in prize money for the 32 clubs to share but is yet to announce any broadcast deals for the month-long tournament. It is expected to land on a streaming service. “You have to think about how you are going to connect with these fans,” Tyrie told the Associated Press from Boston. “TV is one, sure, social media is a big avenue. “The smart marketing capabilities are able to say ‘Hey, we need to tilt this one a little bit more away from TV-type marketing into social-type marketing.’ We have got a pretty decent strategy that we’re putting in place to do activation.” Engaging Bank of America’s customers and 250,000 employees are key to that strategy, Tyrie said. “It’s going to be for our clients, and entertainment, it’s going to be for our employees in creating excitement. All of the above.” The Club World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums across 11 cities, including Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C, and Lumen Field where the hometown Seattle Sounders play three group-stage games. European powers Madrid, Man City and Bayern Munich lead a 12-strong European challenge. Teams qualified by winning continental titles or across four years of those competitions. The exception is Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, who reserved for a host nation team in October based on regular season record without waiting for the MLS Cup final. LA Galaxy hosts New York Red Bulls playing for that national title Saturday. Messi’s team opens the FIFA tournament June 15 in the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium and will play its three group games in Florida. “The more brand players you bring in, the bigger the following you have got,” Tyrie acknowledged, though adding Messi being involved was “not a make or break for the event.” The Club World Cup final is July 13 at Met Life Stadium near New York, which also will one year later. ___ AP soccer:
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert choked back tears taking responsibility for missing the extra point that would have tied the score in the final minute. Jeremy Reaves choked back tears blaming himself for a missed assignment that led to a kickoff return touchdown. And John Bates choked back tears talking about moving forward from his costly fumble. All of those late mistakes contributed to the Washington Commanders' third consecutive loss , 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that was wholly unremarkable until fourth quarter chaos. The teams combined to score 31 points in the final four minutes, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade, and the Commanders (7-5) came out on the wrong end of it in a defeat that further endangers their playoff chances. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Having concluded the nonconference portion of its schedule with four consecutive wins, No. 15 Houston will open Big 12 play with something of a clean slate. The Cougars (8-3) resemble the squad that claimed the regular-season Big 12 title in their first year in the league last season as they head to Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklahoma State on Monday. Their balanced offense was on full display in an 87-51 home victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Dec. 21, with Emanuel Sharp (18 points), L.J. Cryer (17), Terrance Arceneaux (13) and Milos Uzan (12) sharing the load as Houston made a season-high 14 3-pointers. The offensive display provided a complement to the Cougars' usual brand of stifling defense and tenacious rebounding, and Houston coach Kelvin Sampson found it worth celebrating for a team whose shortcomings are too often overanalyzed. "You can't always just focus on things you've got to get better at," Sampson said. "You'll never focus on the things you're good at." Oklahoma State will represent a step up in weight class, with the depth and athleticism to challenge the Cougars' emerging offense. That comes as no surprise for the Cougars, who quickly became accustomed to the rigors of the Big 12, especially when the stakes are highest on the road. "Being able to get shots at the goal and taking care of the ball in the hostile environment is always going to be a challenge when you go on the road in this league," Sampson said. "That's what we'll be challenged with." The Cowboys (8-3) improved to 5-0 at home with their 86-74 victory over Oral Roberts on Dec. 22. Senior forward Abou Ousmane paired a season-high 19 points with a team-high seven rebounds in the victory, further validating the need for Oklahoma State to run more of its offense through its second-leading scorer. Ousmane averages 12.2 points per game for the Cowboys, second to Marchelus Avery (13.0). "It helps when we get him the basketball," first-year Cowboys coach Steve Lutz said of Ousmane. "We don't throw him the basketball enough. To his credit, he runs in transition, he seals for the most part darn near every time and our guards have to do a better job as they come across halfcourt of getting their head up and reading where the big is and (determining) can we get him the basketball. "That's going to be our quickest and best opportunity to score. We've got to continue to focus on throwing the ball inside to him." Oklahoma State enters conference play with momentum, having won four of its last five games. And while nonconference losses to Florida Atlantic, Nevada and Oklahoma proved disappointing, the setbacks showed the Cowboys have room for improvement. "We still have a lot of work to do," Lutz said. "We still have a lot of growth. I don't ever like to look ahead at the beginning of the season and say our record should be X and X. I try to focus more on the day-to-day progress of our team, and there are days where I think we make progress and days where we slip back a little bit. "We've got to continue with the process and get better and better each day." --Field Level Media
John Calipari faces familiar foe as No. 23 Arkansas hosts OaklandDillon Gabriel was faced with a quandary when he arrived at Oregon this year. Gabriel had worn No. 8 at Oklahoma before transferring for his sixth season of eligibility. But in Eugene, that number had special significance because it had been worn by Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. There were many similarities between the two: They were both dual-threat quarterbacks who had piled up accolades along with yards and touchdowns. Both hailed from Hawaii and were shaped by the island spirit. Mariota chose the No. 8 initially because of the number of Hawaiian islands. His helmet's facemask was formed in an 808, Hawaii's area code. So Gabriel took a leap of faith and texted Mariota to ask his permission. Mariota, now with the NFL's Washington Commanders, said yes. "You know, when you’re growing up and you have that kind of direct example, a guy from Hawaii, playing at a high level, at the DI level, and then you see him go to the NFL, it’s like you can see it, you can believe it,” Gabriel said. Gabriel has led the top-ranked Ducks (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten) through an undefeated season and on to the Big Ten title game on Saturday against No. 4 Penn State (11-1, 8-1) in Indianapolis. Gabriel — who played his first three years at Central Florida before joining the Sooners — became the all-time NCAA leader for total career touchdowns along the way and now has 183, including 149 via pass, 33 via rush and one reception. He's tied with former Oregon quarterback Bo Nix — now with the Denver Broncos — with an FBS-record 61 career starts. Ever humble, Gabriel is thoughtful about the arc of his career. "I think we’re in an interesting time that’s all about results. And so many people talk about the process but aren’t patient enough. I think if you look at my body of work, I’m a guy who’s eager and wants to get better but has had that time to develop and work in that way. I think you see it over time," Gabriel said. As a Duck, Gabriel has thrown for 3,277 yards and 24 TDs in 12 games. He's rushed for seven more scores. Mariota spent his three-year college career at Oregon, throwing for 104 touchdowns and running for 29 more. He was the Ducks' quarterback in the 2014 season, the last time Oregon advanced to the national championship game. "I mean, everybody would love to run out there with the experience that we have at quarterback right now,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “And I think that experience shows up consistently every Saturday for us. More than anything, just the ability for Dillon to be calm within the chaos that exists in a football game, and being a great decision-maker and understanding the scheme.” The only other time Oregon finished the regular season 12-0 was in 2010, when the Ducks played for the BCS national championship. Among the team's victories this season was a 32-31 win at home over Ohio State and a 38-17 victory over Michigan at the Big House. The Ducks capped the season with a 49-21 victory over rival Washington , finishing 9-0 in their first Big Ten year. Gabriel threw for a pair of touchdowns and ran for another in that game. The Nittany Lions advanced to the conference title game with a 44-7 victory over Maryland on Saturday. They were helped by Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Michigan in Columbus. Oregon has played the Nittany Lions just one other time, in the 1995 Rose Bowl. Penn State, led by Joe Paterno, won that one, 38-20. The winner in Indianapolis this weekend can secure a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team playoffs. Both teams are assured of a playoff berth even with a loss. On Tuesday, Gabriel added another honor when he was named Big Ten offensive player of the year. "He’s earned the trust and the admiration of all his teammates and the coaches around him," Lanning said. "This guy prepares extremely hard. He is the calmest dude you’ve ever been around on the field, which is impressive, but I’m really proud of him and what he’s been able to do for this team.” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 all the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballAmid the public debate over the use of the H-1B visa , President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said, ‘he fully backs the program for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters’. The comment comes billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk , in a series a X posts, vowed late Friday to go to "war" to defend the visa program for foreign tech workers. Trump, who moved to limit the visas' use during his first presidency, told The New York Post on Saturday he was likewise in favor of the visa program. "I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great program," he was quoted as saying. Here's is all you need to know about the H-1B Visa, why it is important and the controversy around it. What is H-1B Visa? Why it is important for Indians? As per the American Immigration Council, the H-1B is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa category that allows employers to petition for highly educated foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.ii Jobs in fields such as mathematics, engineering, technology, and medical sciences often qualify. Typically, the initial duration of an H-1B visa classification is three years, which may be extended for a maximum of six years. However, before an employer files a petition with USCIS, he/she must take steps to ensure that hiring the foreign worker will not harm U.S. workers. Every year, thousands of Indian techies move to the US with H1B visas. For FY 2023, the Office of Homeland Security Statistics reports that 755,020 people were admitted to the United States in H-1B status. According to the data released by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Indian nationals received the highest number of H-1B visas or 72.3% of all the H-1B visas issued by the U.S. for the fiscal year 2023. All you need to know about H-1B Visa controversy: The altercation was set off earlier this week by far-right activists who criticized Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence, saying he would have influence on the Trump administration's immigration policies. Reacting to it, tech entrepreneurs like Tesla's Musk -- as well as Vivek Ramaswamy, who is set to join Musk in co-chairing a government cost-cutting panel -- say the United States produces too few highly skilled graduates, and they fervently champion the H1-B program. Musk, who migrated from South Africa on an H1-B, posted Thursday on his X platform that luring elite engineering talent from abroad was "essential for America to keep winning." His tweet was directed at Trump's supporters and immigration hard-liners who have increasingly pushed for the H-1B visa program to be scrapped amid a heated debate over immigration and the place of skilled immigrants and foreign workers brought into the country on work visas. On Friday, Steve Bannon , a longtime Trump confidante, critiqued "big tech oligarchs" for supporting the H-1B program and cast immigration as a threat to Western civilization. In response, Musk and many other tech billionaires drew a line between what they view as legal immigration and illegal immigration.
11,740 Shares in Urban Edge Properties (NYSE:UE) Purchased by Sanctuary Advisors LLCTrump Says He’ll Block Nippon From Taking Over U.S. Steel. The Stock Is Falling. - Barron'sAP News Summary at 10:21 a.m. EST
The heavy rain and thawing snow caused river levels to rise. As a result, roads began to flood with Bacup and Ramsbottom among the worst affected areas. Many business owners were forced to close their doors and faced a night of agnosing worry to see how the flood water impacted their business. Andrew Jones only opened Bacup Bargains (The Hub) on Wednesday. The not-for-profit business, which sells new and used goods and reinvests them back into the business, lost around £100 in stock due to flood water. Andrew said: “We had to close around 12pm because there was no way anyone was getting anyway near us. Andrew Jones ,founder of Bacup Bargains (The Hub) (Image: Andrew Jones) “We have survived and spent Sunday morning doing a bit of a cleanup and clearing the drains outside the shop. “We probably lost around £100 in stock with clothes we have had to use as sandbags to keep the water out. “We covered up the electric box which is good because at one point the water was rising to the box.” Andrew, who lives in nearby Stacksteads, said he has never seen flooding as bad as this. He said: “I have never seen it this bad. Early Sunday morning [was also] terrible. The roads were still flooded with water and you couldn’t even get to the building. The water doesn’t look very clean. “We were worried about this all Saturday night.” The business, which also has a community space called The Hub, aims to help people who feel lonely and want a chat. It also aims to signpost help for people with financial issues, those struggling with mental health issues and those who are homeless. Andrew said he aims to be back open on Monday (November 25). Flooding at Freshair on Burnley Road, Bacup (Image: Charli-Mae Sutcliffe) said they had to use towels to stop the flood water from entering the salon. The 22-year-old said: “[The bad weather] started around 12pm and got progressively worse. “I used towels to put at the back of the door and a man stopped to give me some items to help, including a large piece of wood was used to block the water. “I imagine the flooring will be damaged. It is the last thing we needed especially with Christmas right around the corner. I’m worried to go back in case the shops a mess and the floor is ruined a week before the Christmas rush starts.” Paul Sullivan, owner of Paul Sullivan Leather on Market Street, said his shop was not flooded, as it is on an upper floor, but said he has not seen weather like this in his eight years of trading. He said: “It was snow and ice when I first went to work and then it started raining. It was absolutely tipping down. “Cars seemed to be struggling on the road. “When I opened the shop door waves were crashing over the threshold and I had never seen anything like that. Luckily, we are based on the first floor so can operate but accessibility and footfall [was] a a real issue. “It is an old building and the rain was so heavy that drips of water were coming through the ceiling and windows. It was terrible and awful and just the last thing the town needs. But we will bounce back, we always do.” Mario's Italian restaurant, on Market Street in Bacup remained open but said the cellar flooded. The Waterloo bar, on Rochdale Road in Bacup, said it sustained “significant water damage”. READ MORE: Pictures as streets and fields in East Lancashire flood Posting on Saturday, a spokesperson said: “Due to recent flooding, The Waterloo has sustained significant damage. Sadly we are closed until further notice. “We are working to assess the damage and repairs we need to make. will keep you updated as we make progress. “We thank you for your understanding and support during this difficult time.” The Duckworth Arms, on Whalley Road in Ramsbottom, was also forced to close on Saturday. It has since reopened. Bury councillor Gareth Staples-Jones praised efforts from volunteers who helped clear drains. He said: "Hoofing effort from volunteers today at Nuttall Park cleared most of the drains and water, lots of mud and silt remain. "We’ve moved most of the big logs out the way from the paths and playground, and emptied the community base to clean off bits which sadly did get a bit damp! "The big tree that has fallen on the telephone wire has been scheduled in with the trees team, they’ve already dealt with the most dangerous ones." Rossendale councillor, Alyson Barnes, said: "The Environment Agency and Lancashire County Council [have been] clearing culverts and gullies today. "[The council] has an additional Road Sweeper on hire at the moment for the leaf fall season so we will have two road sweepers and two footpath sweepers out tomorrow. "They will be focussing on the main areas of the town centre which experienced flooding and main Roads in Rawtenstall, Haslingden, Bacup and Whitworth before working outwards to the other areas. "[Clearners] will also be out in Bacup, Rawtenstall and Haslingden helping with the cleanup before moving out to the surrounding areas. "The Green Spaces Teams will be starting with drain clearance and gully clearance in the main parks and will be called in to the other areas once we have more of an assessment [on Monday morning]."Funding fuels production ramp-up at U.S.-based facility, bringing advanced lead detection and smart home technology to market SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. , Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Notation Labs Inc. announced today the successful completion of a $2 million credit facility to scale up production of its innovative QwelTM smart home device. This funding provides the company with the financial flexibility and liquidity needed to expand manufacturing capacity and meet increasing customer demand as it prepares for market launch. The company has already initiated component procurement and manufacturing, including the order of 20,000 circuit boards from U.S.-based suppliers. Final assembly of the initial Qwel units will take place at the company's facility in Phoenix, Arizona . What Is Qwel TM ? QwelTM is a cutting-edge leak detection and prevention system designed to safeguard homes with advanced AI and machine learning technology. Its highly accurate sensors monitor critical factors like water pressure, temperature, flow rate and humidity to provide comprehensive protection. For more information about QwelTM or to stay updated on its release, visit https://www.qwel.io/ . About Notation Labs, Inc.: Notation Labs designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative smart water solutions to deliver high-quality products that empower homeowners. With a suite of advanced technologies, the company helps educate consumers on water conservation and equips them to make sustainable choices in their everyday lives. Driven by a mission to protect water resources for future generations, Notation Labs is at the forefront of water conservation efforts, leveraging breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The company is committed to making cutting-edge, water-saving devices that are not only highly effective but also affordable and accessible to households worldwide. By combining engineering excellence with a focus on sustainability, Notation Labs is redefining how consumers manage and conserve water. SOURCE Notation Labs, Inc.
NoneVance takes on a more visible transition role, working to boost Trump’s most contentious picksImage Small Image Mark Kaufman Body It should come as no surprise that we’ve shifted from an “information economy” to an “attention economy.” Computer scientists and psychologists have been studying attention spans for about 20 years, over which time the average time that a person can focus on any one thing has dropped from around 21⁄2 minutes to around 45 seconds – even less if it’s a lecture you’re listening to. When was the last time you had any time at all free from distractions? Our brains are wired to pick up external cues like sights and sounds, all of which can distract us from the task at hand. Add technology to the mix – the time we spend in front of screens – and you begin to wonder how we ever get anything done. All kinds of things can contribute to a diminished attention span: sleep deprivation, stress, a noisy or cluttered environment, and screen time. Making changes to any one of these factors would help; so would full immersion in a book. There’s little doubt that reading is an activity that you have to consciously make time for, when there are so many other things competing for our time and attention. The challenge, of course, is to find just the right book to capture your attention and imagination, and keep you engrossed. Online, you’ll find algorithms designed to make suggestions based on past purchases. Instead, spend time browsing a bookstore and talk with a bookseller (usually a voracious reader), who will recommend something based on your interests and tastes. You’ll find more than 50 categories from which to choose, from science-fiction to romance, nature to current affairs, personal growth to faith. As the holidays approach, books are the perfect gift that can be opened again and again. You’ll never have to worry about viruses, software updates or changing the batteries. Even if you’re shopping for that impossible-to-please relative, you’ll find something among the 10,000 or so books a bookstore carries, or hundreds of thousands more that can be ordered and available within a couple of days. Author Sandi Richmond (“Milepost 75”) celebrated her 80th birthday by hiking rim-to-rim at the Grand Canyon. Physical activity, sensible eating, and time management all contribute to living longer, healthier lives. You can be sure that Richmond has kept her brain just as healthy. Trading screen time for a good book is a great place to start. Mark Kaufman is the co-owner of Story & Song Bookstore Bistro. mark@storyandsongbookstore.com
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UP: 40-year-old madrasa bulldozed after BJP leader’s complaintLANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Austin Seibert choked back tears taking responsibility for missing the extra point that would have tied the score in the final minute. Jeremy Reaves choked back tears blaming himself for a missed assignment that led to a kickoff return touchdown. And John Bates choked back tears talking about moving forward from his costly fumble. All of those late mistakes contributed to the Washington Commanders' third consecutive loss , 34-26 to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in a game that was wholly unremarkable until fourth quarter chaos. The teams combined to score 31 points in the final four minutes, the most in an NFL game in more than a decade, and the Commanders (7-5) came out on the wrong end of it in a defeat that further endangers their playoff chances. “Any time you lose a game or you lose a game in that type of fashion, it’s very difficult and it’s tough, but it never comes down to one play,” rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels said. “There’s plays throughout the game where little things add up to big things.” There were a lot of little things. After Bates fumbled, the Cowboys (4-7) took an 11-point lead and the Commanders made a 2-point conversion to cut the deficit to three, Dallas' KaVonte Turpin returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. “I didn’t make the play when it was there to make, and it cost us,” said Reaves, one of the league’s top special teams players and the All-Pro pick for that two seasons ago. “No excuse, man. I’ve made that play 100 times, and I didn’t make it today and it cost us the game. It’s unacceptable. It’s solely on me. It’s going to sting for a while. It’s going to hurt.” After Seibert made a 51-yard field goal, Daniels connected with Terry McLaurin on an 86-yard TD that made it 27-26 with 21 seconds left. Coach Dan Quinn said no thought was given to going for 2 in that situation. Seibert, who missed the past two games with a right hip injury, was wide left on the point-after attempt. “I just wasn’t striking it well,” said Seibert, who added he felt fine and did not blame a low snap for his miss. "It didn’t make a difference at all. It was on me.” Juanyeh Thomas returned the onside kick immediately after 43 yards for a touchdown to put Dallas up eight with 14 seconds left. The 31 combined points are the second most in a game since at least 2000, behind only Minnesota and Baltimore's 36 in their game Dec. 8, 2013. Cowboys-Commanders was the first game in the Super Bowl era to have two missed extra points, two kickoff return touchdowns and a blocked punt. “We got down to the end there and it was a game-situational extravaganza,” Dallas coach Mike McCarthy said. “It was like Yahtzee. Everything was in there." While Washington's skid continued, the Cowboys ended their losing streak at five thanks to strong play from QB Cooper Rush, a defense that forced two turnovers and, of course, special teams success. Rush was 24 of 32 for 247 yards and TD passes to Jalen Tolbert and Luke Schoonmaker. “Lot of games left,” Rush said. “We’re sitting at 4-7. This is why you play them.” The Commanders have some soul-searching to do after losing as a 10 1/2-point favorite in the meeting of NFC East rivals and doing so in a way that left players so emotional. “The crazy games, I know they feel a little bit better whenever you win them,” punter and holder Tress Way said. “But that’s a tough pill to swallow.” Cowboys: LG Tyler Smith was inactive with ankle and knee injuries. ... RG Zack Martin (ankle), CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) and TE Jake Ferguson (concussion) were ruled out prior to game day and did not travel for the game. Commanders: RB Austin Ekeler was concussed on a kickoff return in the final seconds and taken to a hospital for further evaluation. ... RB Brian Robinson Jr. left with an ankle injury in the first half, returned and then left again. ... RT Andrew Wylie was concussed in the third quarter and did not return. ... C Tyler Biadasz was evaluated for a concussion in the fourth. ... CB Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) missed a third consecutive game since being acquired at the trade deadline from New Orleans. Cowboys: Host the New York Giants on Thursday in the traditional Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas. Commanders: Host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday in Washington’s final game before its late bye week. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl