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Vegas Golden Knights (13-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (9-10-2, in the Metropolitan Division) Philadelphia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Vegas Golden Knights after the Flyers took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. Philadelphia has a 5-6-0 record in home games and a 9-10-2 record overall. The Flyers are fourth in NHL play with 92 total penalties (averaging 4.4 per game). Vegas has a 5-4-2 record in road games and a 13-6-2 record overall. The Golden Knights have a 13-2-2 record in games they score at least three goals. Monday's game is the first time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Travis Konecny has 11 goals and 14 assists for the Flyers. Matvei Michkov has scored goals over the last 10 games. Pavel Dorofeyev has 10 goals and three assists for the Golden Knights. Alexander Holtz has scored goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 5-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, five assists, 3.7 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game. Golden Knights: 6-3-1, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.4 assists, 2.8 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game. INJURIES: Flyers: None listed. Golden Knights: None listed. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .The football world was left in shock as Manchester City, once considered unstoppable, suffered two devastating defeats in quick succession - first to 1-2 and then to 2-2! The reigning English champions appear to be unraveling at the seams, with their hopes of a successful Champions League campaign hanging by a thread. The spotlight is now firmly on their manager, Pep Guardiola, whose once-secure position is now facing increasing scrutiny.Empowered Funds LLC grew its holdings in Limbach Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LMB – Free Report ) by 4.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 8,618 shares of the construction company’s stock after acquiring an additional 402 shares during the quarter. Empowered Funds LLC owned 0.08% of Limbach worth $653,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the business. Royce & Associates LP boosted its holdings in Limbach by 35.3% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 249,578 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $18,908,000 after purchasing an additional 65,082 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Limbach in the third quarter valued at approximately $568,000. American Capital Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Limbach in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in Limbach by 6.3% during the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 2,736 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $207,000 after buying an additional 162 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its stake in Limbach by 16.1% during the 3rd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 29,806 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $2,258,000 after acquiring an additional 4,128 shares during the period. 55.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Insider Buying and Selling In related news, Director Joshua Horowitz sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.02, for a total transaction of $320,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 190,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $12,163,800. This trade represents a 2.56 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink . 10.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Limbach Stock Up 3.7 % Limbach ( NASDAQ:LMB – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 5th. The construction company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.57 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $133.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $129.50 million. Limbach had a return on equity of 20.16% and a net margin of 5.08%. Limbach’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.61 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Limbach Holdings, Inc. will post 2.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Stifel Nicolaus started coverage on Limbach in a research report on Friday, November 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $108.00 target price for the company. StockNews.com cut shares of Limbach from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Roth Mkm increased their price objective on shares of Limbach from $67.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 4th. View Our Latest Report on Limbach About Limbach ( Free Report ) Limbach Holdings, Inc operates as a building systems solution company in the United States. It operates through two segments, General Contractor Relationships and Owner Direct Relationships. The company engages in the construction and renovation projects that involve primarily include mechanical, plumbing, and electrical services. See Also Five stocks we like better than Limbach How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks Vertiv’s Cool Tech Makes Its Stock Red-Hot What Does a Stock Split Mean? MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/18 – 11/22 How to Most Effectively Use the MarketBeat Earnings Screener 2 Finance Stocks With Competitive Advantages You Can’t Ignore Receive News & Ratings for Limbach Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Limbach and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Looking ahead, Henderson believes that United can build on their performance against City and continue to push for success in the remaining matches of the season. "We have a strong team with quality players, and we are capable of beating any team on our day," he said. "The draw against City has given us belief and motivation to push on and achieve our goals."
As Serge Aurier takes a step back from social media, it raises important questions about the responsibilities of fans and the impact of their words on the mental well-being of players. Football is a sport that thrives on passion and emotion, but it is essential to remember that athletes are humans who deserve respect and empathy, both on and off the pitch.THUNDER BAY — Global demand for food could outpace supply as the planet heats up if major food-producing countries like Canada don’t step up adoption of new production technologies, agriculture experts warned this week. “Environmental factors, supply chain disruptions, limited resources and economic viability are all threatening our food systems,” University of Guelph plant-agriculture Prof. Rene Van Acker said in a university news release on Wednesday. “It’s not a question of replacing the great things we do, but rather adding new technologies and new processes to build extra sustainability and resilience, and economic opportunity,” Van Acker added. New food-production methods in need of expansion include growing fruit and vegetables year-round and the development of meat products directly from animal cells — known as cultured meat — rather than by raising farm animals. Change in food-production approaches may not come easily. A few years ago, a British scientist was vilified when he suggested that half of his country’s farmlands needed to be converted back to natural woodlands to help fight climate change and reduce flooding. Some British livestock farmers were outraged over the prospect of significant reductions in cattle and sheep herds. Meanwhile, experimentation with alternative crops that may thrive in the Thunder Bay farming belt continues. “Winter wheat and winter rye have potential in Northwestern Ontario,” said Tarlok Singh Sahota, director of Lakehead University’s agricultural research facility just west of Thunder Bay. The Chronicle Journal / Local Journalism Initiative
As the courtroom emptied and the media frenzy quieted down, one thing remained clear: the legacy of Yu Huaying's crimes would not be forgotten. In the quest for justice and accountability, the voices of the victims and their families would continue to echo, demanding a better, safer future for all.By joining forces, Amazon and Intuit are poised to offer small businesses a comprehensive suite of tools and resources to help them succeed in an increasingly competitive market. One of the key initiatives of this partnership is to integrate Intuit's financial management solutions directly into Amazon's seller platform, allowing merchants to seamlessly manage their finances, track sales, and optimize cash flow in real-time.As fans gathered in anticipation, the atmosphere was filled with palpable excitement and a sense of wonder. The movie's grand scale, stunning visual effects, and gripping narrative captivated audiences from start to finish. From the rolling plains of Rohan to the towering spires of Minas Tirith, each frame was a work of art, bringing Middle-earth to life in breathtaking detail.
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CRM in Healthcare Market Next Big Thing | Major Giants- Microsoft, SugarCRM, Infor, Salesforce 11-27-2024 08:37 PM CET | Health & Medicine Press release from: DiMarket CRM in Healthcare Market Data Insights Market published a new research publication on "CRM in Healthcare Market Insights, to 2030" with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the Study you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market associated stakeholders. The growth of the CRM in Healthcare market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world. 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Champions League Match Viewing Guide: Liverpool, Real Madrid, Inter Milan Set to Battle it Out in 9 Matches Tomorrow MorningOpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence research organization, has once again raised eyebrows with their latest assessment of Sora, the highly anticipated new product from tech giant, Wisetech. Sora promised to revolutionize the way we interact with technology, boasting unprecedented capabilities and a level of sophistication never before seen in the market. However, despite all the hype and excitement surrounding its launch, OpenAI has just thrown a bucket of cold water on the fiery enthusiasm.As we reflect on this extraordinary tale of kindness and generosity, let us be inspired to reach out to those in need, to offer a helping hand without expecting anything in return. May we all strive to be like Zhang, the unsung hero of Shanxi, whose simple act of compassion changed a life and touched the hearts of many.
In rural areas of Sichuan Province, local villagers are facing a pressing issue – the condition of their village roads. Over the years, these roads have deteriorated to the point of being impassable, posing significant challenges for residents in their daily travels. Many villagers have expressed their frustration and concerns about the state of the roads, highlighting the urgent need for repairs to improve accessibility and ensure safer transportation.In the highly anticipated Champions League clash, reigning champions Real Madrid will face off against Atalanta, a team riding a nine-game winning streak. The match holds particular significance for Real Madrid, as they aim to avoid a third consecutive defeat in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will once again encounter the formidable challenge posed by the miners, Shakhtar Donetsk, in a rematch of their previous electrifying encounter.As the Champions League action heats up, all eyes will be on these exciting matchups as Real Madrid look to avoid a third consecutive defeat, Atalanta aim to continue their winning streak, Bayern Munich face a tough test against Shakhtar Donetsk once again. Fans can expect a thrilling display of world-class football as the giants of European football collide on the continental stage.
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SANTA CRUZ — Police have arrested the alleged shooters who caught uninvolved victims in the crossfire of a purported Westside gang dispute . The Santa Cruz Police Department on Friday arrested a 16-year-old male resident of Monterey County and 20-year-old Esdras Plascencia of Santa Cruz County on suspicion of attempted murder, shooting into an inhabited dwelling and conspiracy, all felonies. Plascencia was booked into Santa Cruz County Jail on a no-bail status. Due to the believed gang and weapons involvement, according to police Lt. Karina Ceceña, the department was assisted by the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team, Watsonville Police Department, Santa Cruz County Auto Theft Reduction Enforcement and internal Emergency Services Unit. On the night of Nov. 15, a Santa Cruz officer near Rankin Street and Almar Avenue, just off the Mission Street corridor, heard gunshots, according to police. Officers responding to the scene shortly after 8 p.m. found two victims injured in a shooting during which a driver pulled up to a nearby business and a shooter got out and fired before they fled the area. Police investigators said they believe the shooter and a second group, members of opposing gangs, were involved in a verbal altercation outside the business. The shooter fired multiple rounds at the group but struck “two uninvolved and innocent bystanders,” according to police. A silver sedan was seen leaving the area. “Through extensive and diligent investigative work, including the use of technology and a comprehensive review of evidence and witness statements, within one week of the original incident, SCPD Investigators were able to determine the incident was gang-related and identify the suspect vehicle, and the two individuals involved in the shooting,” officials wrote in a department-issued release. Ceceña said the shooting victims were expected to live but remained in recovery from their injuries.Romania’s far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
By Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times (TNS) Every day millions of people share more intimate information with their accessories than they do with their spouse. Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the like — monitors body-centric data such as your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned, and may record where you go along the way. Like Santa Claus, it knows when you are sleeping (and how well), it knows when you’re awake, it knows when you’ve been idle or exercising, and it keeps track of all of it. People are also sharing sensitive health information on health and wellness apps , including online mental health and counseling programs. Some women use period tracker apps to map out their monthly cycle. These devices and services have excited consumers hoping for better insight into their health and lifestyle choices. But the lack of oversight into how body-centric data are used and shared with third parties has prompted concerns from privacy experts, who warn that the data could be sold or lost through data breaches, then used to raise insurance premiums, discriminate surreptitiously against applicants for jobs or housing, and even perform surveillance. The use of wearable technology and medical apps surged in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but research released by Mozilla on Wednesday indicates that current laws offer little protection for consumers who are often unaware just how much of their health data are being collected and shared by companies. “I’ve been studying the intersections of emerging technologies, data-driven technologies, AI and human rights and social justice for the past 15 years, and since the pandemic I’ve noticed the industry has become hyper-focused on our bodies,” said Mozilla Foundation technology fellow Júlia Keserű, who conducted the research. “That permeates into all kinds of areas of our lives and all kinds of domains within the tech industry.” The report “From Skin to Screen: Bodily Integrity in the Digital Age” recommends that existing data protection laws be clarified to encompass all forms of bodily data. It also calls for expanding national health privacy laws to cover health-related information collected from health apps and fitness trackers and making it easier for users to opt out of body-centric data collections. Researchers have been raising alarms about health data privacy for years. Data collected by companies are often sold to data brokers or groups that buy, sell and trade data from the internet to create detailed consumer profiles. Body-centric data can include information such as the fingerprints used to unlock phones, face scans from facial recognition technology, and data from fitness and fertility trackers, mental health apps and digital medical records. One of the key reasons health information has value to companies — even when the person’s name is not associated with it — is that advertisers can use the data to send targeted ads to groups of people based on certain details they share. The information contained in these consumer profiles is becoming so detailed, however, that when paired with other data sets that include location information, it could be possible to target specific individuals, Keserű said. Location data can “expose sophisticated insights about people’s health status, through their visits to places like hospitals or abortions clinics,” Mozilla’s report said, adding that “companies like Google have been reported to keep such data even after promising to delete it.” Related Articles A 2023 report by Duke University revealed that data brokers were selling sensitive data on individuals’ mental health conditions on the open market. While many brokers deleted personal identifiers, some provided names and addresses of individuals seeking mental health assistance, according to the report. In two public surveys conducted as part of the research, Keserű said, participants were outraged and felt exploited in scenarios where their health data were sold for a profit without their knowledge. “We need a new approach to our digital interactions that recognizes the fundamental rights of individuals to safeguard their bodily data, an issue that speaks directly to human autonomy and dignity,” Keserű said. “As technology continues to advance, it is critical that our laws and practices evolve to meet the unique challenges of this era.” Consumers often take part in these technologies without fully understanding the implications. Last month, Elon Musk suggested on X that users submit X-rays, PET scans, MRIs and other medical images to Grok, the platform’s artificial intelligence chatbot, to seek diagnoses. The issue alarmed privacy experts, but many X users heeded Musk’s call and submitted health information to the chatbot. While X’s privacy policy says that the company will not sell user data to third parties, it does share some information with certain business partners. Gaps in existing laws have allowed the widespread sharing of biometric and other body-related data. Health information provided to hospitals, doctor’s offices and medical insurance companies is protected from disclosure under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , known as HIPAA, which established federal standards protecting such information from release without the patient’s consent. But health data collected by many wearable devices and health and wellness apps don’t fall under HIPAA’s umbrella, said Suzanne Bernstein, counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center. “In the U.S. because we don’t have a comprehensive federal privacy law ... it falls to the state level,” she said. But not every state has weighed in on the issue. Washington, Nevada and Connecticut all recently passed laws to provide safeguards for consumer health data. Washington, D.C., in July introduced legislation that aimed to require tech companies to adhere to strengthened privacy provisions regarding the collection, sharing, use or sale of consumer health data. In California, the California Privacy Rights Act regulates how businesses can use certain types of sensitive information, including biometric information, and requires them to offer consumers the ability to opt out of disclosure of sensitive personal information. “This information being sold or shared with data brokers and other entities hypercharge the online profiling that we’re so used to at this point, and the more sensitive the data, the more sophisticated the profiling can be,” Bernstein said. “A lot of the sharing or selling with third parties is outside the scope of what a consumer would reasonably expect.” Health information has become a prime target for hackers seeking to extort healthcare agencies and individuals after accessing sensitive patient data. Health-related cybersecurity breaches and ransom attacks increased more than 4,000% between 2009 and 2023, targeting the booming market of body-centric data, which is expected to exceed $500 billion by 2030, according to the report. “Nonconsensual data sharing is a big issue,” Keserű said. “Even if it’s biometric data or health data, a lot of the companies are just sharing that data without you knowing, and that is causing a lot of anxiety and questions.” ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Pep Guardiola claims three-quarters of the Premier League want to see Manchester City relegated over financial irregularities. But the City boss has vowed to stay on and lift the club back to the top even if they are sent all the way down to the National League. Guardiola ended speculation over his immediate future this week by extending his contract, which had been due to expire at the end of the season, through to the summer of 2027. That has given the club some stability at a time of great uncertainty as they fight 115 charges related to alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. City have denied all wrongdoing but their punishment if found guilty could be severe, with demotion even a possibility. Guardiola has strongly defended the club in the past and is happy to continue doing so. The Spaniard said: “I don’t enjoy it, I prefer not to be in that position, but once it’s there I love it because, when you believe in your club, and the people there – I believe what they say to me and the reasons why. “I cannot say yet because we’re awaiting the sentence in February or March – I don’t know when – but at the same time, I like it. “I read something about the situation and how you need to be relegated immediately. Seventy-five per cent of the clubs want it, because I know what they do behind the scenes and this sort of stuff. “I said when all the clubs accused us of doing something wrong, (and people asked) what happens if we are relegated, (I said) I will be here. “Next year, I don’t know the position of the Conference they are going to (put) us, (but) we are going to come up and come up and come back to the Premier League. I knew it then and I feel it now.” The immediate priority for Guardiola, who said his contract negotiations were completed in “just two hours”, is to arrest a run of four successive defeats in all competitions. Yet, ahead of their return to action against Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, the champions continue to grapple with a lengthy injury list. Mateo Kovacic is their latest casualty after sustaining a knock on international duty that could keep him out for up to a month. On the positive side, defenders Nathan Ake, John Stones and Manuel Akanji could feature and Jack Grealish is also closing in on a return after a month out. Much to Guardiola’s frustration, Grealish was called up by England for their recent Nations League games, although he later withdrew. Guardiola said: “I want the best for Jack and I want the best for Jack with the national team but the doctor said to me that he was not ready to play. “I know (England) want him but they have 200 players to select from and Jack was not fit. He had to recover from many things.” Kyle Walker played for England against both Greece and the Republic of Ireland despite limited game time since suffering injury in the October international break. Guardiola said: “If he is fit I like him to play in the national team. It is not a problem, don’t misunderstand me. “Kyle has a dream to make 100 caps for the national team. Do I want to cancel this dream? Absolutely not. “But if you are not fit, if you cannot play here, you cannot play for the national team. It is quite obvious.”Former world champion of Chinese national table tennis team, 41-year-old Hao Shuai, delivered a stunning performance by defeating the 23-year-old rising star in an epic showdown. The match was a true test of skill, experience, and determination, showcasing the timeless essence of table tennis.
