NEW YORK — After another special teams disaster in the Pinstripe Bowl, Nebraska faces what coach Matt Rhule called a “complete and total overhaul” with the unit in the offseason. Rhule did not say whether that overhaul would include replacing special teams coordinator Ed Foley, a longtime Rhule aide who just finished his second year in the role. NU won the game 20-15 and successfully pulled of a fake punt pass from Brian Buschini to Isaac Gifford that converted a fourth down into a first down. It was, in essence, Nebraska’s one special teams bright spot of the day. Buschini had a fourth quarter punt blocked and returned to the NU 2, which quickly became a Boston College touchdown. After Nebraska’s second touchdown of the game, Buschini couldn’t handle a wayward snap that turned into a blocked extra point and, after a BC return, two points for the Eagles. Without those two plays, Boston College only scored six total points. Nebraska special teams contributed to the 13-10 loss at Iowa and nearly led to a loss to Rutgers earlier this year. “It wasn’t very good,” Rhule said in the bowels of Yankee Stadium. “You can’t get a blocked punt. I didn’t necessarily see how it happened...we’ve had snapping issues all year long, and I think we’ve tried to address that for next year.” NU signed New Hampshire transfer long snapper Kevin Gallic in December to replace the Husker duo of Camden Witucki and Aidan Flege. Snapping issues contributed to Nebraska trying — and failing to execute — a fake field goal run play from Boston College’s 8. Buschini, as the holder, came nowhere near the end zone. “Obviously should’ve just dropped back and thrown it again,” Rhule said. “But we had the numbers there and the (Boston College) kid just made a good play.” For Nebraska to be “where we want to be next year” — that is, competing for the College Football Playoff, Rhule said, the team has to be a “little better in some areas” on defense and “really improve” on offense, which Rhule believes is happening under new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen. “Special teams, we need a complete and total overhaul of that,” Rhule said. “We have to be better at that. I put those things on my shoulders to get it done. It has not been good this year.” According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Nebraska ranks 105th out of 134 teams in special teams efficiencies headed into the Pinstripe Bowl. Boston College ranked 110th.( MENAFN - PR Newswire) Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Acadia Healthcare To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Acadia Healthcare between February 28, 2020 and September 26, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310) . [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP , a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. ("Acadia Healthcare" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ACHC ) and reminds investors of the December 16, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See . As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Acadia Healthcare's business model centered on holding vulnerable people against their will in its facilities, including in cases where it was not medically necessary to do so; (2) while in Acadia Healthcare facilities, many patients were subjected to abuse; (3) Acadia Healthcare deceived insurance providers into paying for patients to stay in its facilities when it was not medically necessary; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. On Sunday, September 1, 2024, The New York Times published an article entitled "How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients." This article stated that "Acadia Healthcare is one of America's largest chains of psychiatric hospitals. Since the pandemic exacerbated a national mental health crisis, the company's revenue has soared. [. . .] But a New York Times investigation found that some of that success was built on a disturbing practice: Acadia has lured patients into its facilities and held them against their will, even when detaining them was not medically necessary. In at least 12 of the 19 states where Acadia operates psychiatric hospitals, dozens of patients, employees and police officers have alerted the authorities that the company was detaining people in ways that violated the law, according to records reviewed by The Times. In some cases, judges have intervened to force Acadia to release patients." On this news, the price of Acadia Healthcare stock fell by 4.5% on September 3, 2024. On September 27, 2024, Acadia Healthcare filed a current report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), revealing that "[o]n September 24, 2024 [Acadia] received a voluntary request for information from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York as well as a grand jury subpoena from the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri [. . .] related to its admissions, length of stay and billing practices." The current report further stated that "Acadia anticipates receiving similar document requests from the [SEC] and may receive additional document requests from other governmental agencies." On this news, the price of Acadia Healthcare stock fell by 16.36% on September 27, 2024. 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They suggest England’s pharmaceutical pricing policy should be reformed “to better serve the health needs” of all NHS patients. However, NHS spending watchdog the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) said its role is “vital”, with it helping to prevent a “postcode lottery” in patient access and potentially higher costs. The study, led by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), looked at how many additional years of full health were generated by drugs approved by Nice between 2000 and 2020. However, it suggests that redirecting that funding to existing services could have generated five million years of full health. Researchers said that while new drugs “could have benefited patients who received them” access “came at a considerable cost for others who might have missed out on potential health gains due to necessary disinvestment or underinvestment in other forms of care to fund these newly recommended drugs”. Lead author Huseyin Naci, associate professor of health policy at the LSE, added: “New drugs can be a lifeline for patients who have significant unmet clinical needs. “However, innovative drugs are expensive, and their costs do not always justify the benefits they offer.” Academics said the findings relate to Nice’s cost-effectiveness threshold and suggest it should be lowered. Prof Naci added: “After more than a decade of underinvestment in the NHS, it may no longer be justifiable to have a Nice threshold that doesn’t reflect the amount the NHS needs to spend to generate health. “Lowering the threshold would allow the NHS to negotiate better prices for new medicines, taking into account not only the benefits to patients receiving these drugs but also the impact on other NHS users who may lose out due to resource reallocation.” Irene Papanicolas, professor of health services, policy and practice at Brown University, said the findings, published in The Lancet, “are reflective of the tight budget of the NHS”. “In this environment, offsetting funding from existing services to pay high prices for new drugs can more adversely affect population health than in health systems where there is greater budgetary flexibility,” she added. Beth Woods, senior research fellow at Centre for Health Economics at University of York, said: “This work shows that there is a need to reform pharmaceutical pricing policy in England to better serve the health needs of all patients served by the NHS.” “Spending money on new medicines does create an opportunity cost, displacing services elsewhere in the health system,” they said. “That’s why Nice’s role is vital: we carefully evaluate new treatments and recommend only those that offer value-for-money for the taxpayer. “This is especially important during times of significant challenge to the NHS. Every pound of the NHS budget can only be spent once. “If Nice had not recommended these innovative new medicines, they almost certainly would have been used within the NHS anyway. “Without Nice’s input, funding decisions would be taken locally, leading to inequitable patient access – the ‘postcode lottery’ – and potentially higher costs, because multiple local negotiations with pharmaceutical companies may not drive best value for the NHS.”
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Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa on Dec. 5 released a report criticizing current workplace practices, particularly remote work. Ernst was appointed as the chair of the newly formed Senate Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, a caucus that collaborates with an advisory group led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to reduce government waste. According to the report, only 3% of the federal workforce teleworked daily before the COVID-19 pandemic. Ernst claims that now just 6% of federal employees work in-person full-time, while nearly one-third are entirely remote. She has reiterated this claim on Fox News. Various news outlets and Sean Hannity have also shared the 6% statistic. A VERIFY reader texted us asking if it’s true that only 6% of federal employees work in person full-time. Is it true only 6% of federal employees work in person full-time? Report by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Survey published by the Federal News Network (FNN) American Federation of Remote Employees No, claims that only 6% of federal employees work in person full-time are false. Sen. Joni Ernst claims only 6% of federal employees report to an office, but an August report from the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) contradicts this. According to an OMB report from August 2024, 10% of federal employees work fully remotely and 54% worked fully on-site because their jobs required in-person presence. There are 2.28 million federal government employees, OMB says. The remaining 46%, about 1.1 million employees, were telework-eligible, meaning they could work remotely unless they chose to go into the office. Only 10% of employees were in fully remote roles, because they lacked a physical office to report to. According to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) , telework policies vary by federal agency and an arrangement is usually made between the employee and management on how often an employee can work remotely. Ernst’s 6% figure came from a survey conducted by the Federal News Network (FNN), which publishes news and analysis impacting federal employees, not official data. The study relied on self-reported and self-selected responses from 6,338 people who said they were federal employees. After Ernst’s report citing FNN’s study was released, the article was updated with an editor’s note explaining the data’s limitations and including OMB’s actual figures. “Editor’s Note: This story was updated on Dec. 6 to clarify that the survey was a non-scientific survey of respondents who self-reported that they are current federal employees, and who were self-selected. The story was also updated to include the latest OMB data on the actual amount of telework and onsite work being performed governmentwide. This Federal Report covers initial analysis of Federal News Network’s April 2024 return-to-office survey of federal employees. The story includes results for several of the survey’s questions, but not all of them,” the FNN article says at the top. The survey aimed to “gauge [federal employees] perspectives on recent return-to-office changes at their agencies,” the FNN article says. “Of the survey respondents, about 30% said they work entirely remotely, 6% work entirely in-person and 64% were working on a hybrid schedule — a mix of in-person work and telework. The breakdown of telework versus onsite work for survey respondents differs significantly from the actual breakdown for the federal workforce overall,” the FNN article says. Elon Musk has also claimed “the number of government workers who show up in person and do 40 hours of work a week is closer to 1%.” The OMB report disproves that as well. The report says that, excluding those required to work remotely, 79.4% of working hours were spent in-person. For workers in hybrid roles – those splitting time between the office and remote settings – 61.2% of working hours were spent in-person. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) criticized the inaccurate telework statistics being recently shared, accusing “members of President-elect Trump’s transition team” of using misleading data to justify privatizing federal jobs. “Exaggerating the number of federal employees who telework and portraying those who do as failing to show up for work is a deliberate attempt to demean the federal workforce and justify the wholesale privatization of public-sector jobs,” the AFGE says. 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Heat earns gusty road win over Rockets behind another excellent night from Tyler HerroUConn announced a two-year contract extension for head football coach Jim Mora on Saturday, just before the team took the field for the Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Mora’s contract extension will run through 2028 and will pay him $10 million through the remaining four years, with the opportunity to earn more in incentives. The 63-year-old coach is set to make $1.7 million next season, $1.9 million in 2026 and $2.3 and $2.4 million in 2027 and 2028, respectively. UConn then went out and thrashed North Carolina, 27-14, in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. “I am forever grateful. I’m grateful to (athletic director) David (Benedict) and (school president) Radenka (Maric) and the Board of Trustees, but this is about what the (UConn players) did today,” Mora said when asked about the extension in the postgame press conference. In a statement released by UConn ahead of the game, Mora said: “I’d like to thank David Benedict, Radenka Maric and the University of Connecticut leadership for their trust in me and their commitment to our football program. When I first got here, I talked about where we wanted this program to go and we have shown great progress but we still have plenty of work to do. The commitment and dedication from the university and the athletic department has me excited about the future for our football team.” “Three years ago, I tasked Jim Mora with the challenge of leading our football team back to success and through his experience, energy and leadership he has done just that,” UConn athletic director David Benedict said in a statement. “He has taken our program to post season bowl games twice and just guided our team to one of the best seasons in UConn football history, building a momentum to keep this program moving forward. I look forward to his leadership of our football team in the years ahead.” Mora is coming off one of the most successful seasons in UConn football history, having led the team to an 8-4 record and an appearance in the Fenway Bowl. It’s the Huskies’ second bowl appearance in three years. UConn’s eight wins is the most for the program since 2010, and the Huskies had their first winning season since that year, too. A win Saturday would give UConn nine wins for just the third time in program history, with the last two such seasons coming in 2003 and 2007. UConn quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins is heading to Tulsa as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, according to a report from CBS Sports. Robbins was part of a coaching staff that helped the offense produce its most prolific attack since the 2009 season and fifth-most in program history (32.3 points per game). Robbins worked at FCS Tennessee Tech and Division II North Greenville before joining Jim Mora’s staff in spring 2023. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Evans scores again as Canadiens down Lightning 5-2
Women are more likely to need walking sticks, wheelchairs and other mobility aids compared to men, but they are less likely to use them, according to a study. And single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”Insider explains who the iPhone 17 Air is for - PhoneArena
New York’s recreational cannabis industry has run into yet another legal hurdle, continuing to face fallout for decisions made by prior leadership of the state Office of Cannabis Management. A state Supreme Court in Albany County on Thursday placed an injunction on the state from issuing new cannabis store licenses to applicants that don’t have a secured retail space as required by state law. State cannabis law requires applicants notify the municipality of their intended location AT LEAST 30 days before they apply to @nys_cannabis The board had started issuing provisional licenses to people who had lost their retail space in the year-plus long wait. Four plaintiffs filed suit, arguing the state Cannabis Control Board and the state Office Cannabis Management exceeded their authority by opening up provisional retail licenses to applicants who applied after they did, and without the "secured location" they say violates state law. This injunction impacts all applicants who did not secure a retail space & did not notify the appropriate municipality before Nov. 17, 2023, the deadline for the 'priority' queue. And CAURD applicants — another blow to the equity applicants NY tried to prioritize under the MRTA. A meeting to discuss the lawsuit is scheduled for next Wednesday.
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LOS ANGELES , Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There is still plenty of time to experience the Los Angeles Auto Show ® ! Open through Sunday, Dec. 1 , including Thanksgiving Day ( Nov. 28 ), visitors of all ages can enjoy special exhibits, major attractions, hundreds of new cars on display, and a thrilling range of test ride and drive opportunities at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Car enthusiasts and shoppers are invited to touch, feel and experience all new car, SUV and truck models, spanning gas, hybrid, and electric options, all in one location from 30 premium brands including Acura, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, INEOS, Jeep, Kia, Lucid, Nissan, Polestar, Porsche DTLA, RAM, Rivian, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, VinFast, Volkswagen and Volvo. Test drives and rides are the best ways to test out the latest models in a safe and stress-free environment. This year's LA Auto Show offers several indoor and outdoor test track experiences across the LA Convention Center. Included in a ticket purchase: This year's LA Auto Show offers car enthusiasts of all ages and levels of interest an experience they will never forget with the following activations: And so much more with food trucks on weekends, plenty of activities for kids and families, celebrity and sports autograph signings, luxury ride-ons, hard-to-find collectibles and something new around every corner. The Los Angeles Auto Show is open through Sunday, Dec. 1 including Thanksgiving Day. Operating hours are: Wednesday, Nov. 27 , 11AM to 7PM ; Thursday, Nov. 28 , 9AM to 4PM ; Friday, Nov. 29 - Saturday, Nov. 30 , 9AM to 10PM ; and Sunday, Dec. 1, 9AM to 6PM . Tickets Tickets for the Los Angeles Auto Show are on sale now and can be purchased online at laautoshow.com/tickets with a credit card or bank card. Stay up to date with the latest show news, updates, and information, follow the LA Auto Show on X , Facebook , Instagram , or LinkedIn and sign up for alerts at laautoshow.com . About the Los Angeles Auto Show & AutoMobility LA Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto ShowTM is recognized as one of the world's most influential automotive events. The show celebrates the enduring love that Angelenos have for their cars and offers a global platform for industry debuts, technology, and innovation. Doors are open to the public Nov. 22 – Dec. 1 and the show runs for 10 full days, including Thanksgiving Day. It is a must-attend event for prospective car buyers, industry executives, influencers, car enthusiasts, and for families wanting to enjoy an unforgettable day out during the holiday season. Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Auto Show contributes several hundred million dollars to the city's economy, stimulates the local job market, and is the number one revenue generator for the Center. On Nov. 21 , AutoMobility LA 2024 , the show's media and industry day, included a range of groundbreaking debuts and announcements, and a conference program featuring the leading minds in automotive and technology. These experts explored the most pressing industry issues in a series of presentations and panel discussions from AutoMobility LA's main stage. 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It said it was conducting operations against Hamas in the area. The military repeated claims that Hamas militants operate inside Kamal Adwan Hospital, which officials there have denied. Israeli airstrikes hit a Yemen airport as a jet with hundreds onboard was landing, UN official says UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. humanitarian official in Yemen says Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s main airport as a civilian Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers on board was landing this week. He says a U.N. delegation led by the head of the World Health Organization was waiting to leave on Thursday as two Israeli airstrikes hit the airport in the capital of Sanaa. Julien Harneis told U.N. reporters on Friday that the most frightening thing about the airstrikes wasn’t the effect on him and about 15 others in the VIP lounge at the international airport. Rather, it was the destruction of the airport control tower as a Yemenia Airways plane was taxiing in after touching down. Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more then 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. US to send $1.25 billion in weapons to Ukraine, pushing to get aid out before Biden leaves office WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the United States is expected to announce it will send another $1.25 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. It's part of a push by the Biden administration to get as much aid to Kyiv as possible before leaving office on Jan. 20. Officials say the large package of aid includes a significant amount of munitions, including for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems and the HAWK air defense system. It also will provide Stinger missiles and 155 mm- and 105 mm artillery rounds. The officials say they expect the announcement will be made on Monday. They spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details not yet made public. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. Canadian Cabinet ministers meet with Trump's nominee for commerce secretary in bid to avoid tariffs TORONTO (AP) — Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers have met with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary at Mar-a-Lago as Canada tries to avoid sweeping tariffs when Trump takes office. New Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met with Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, as well as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department. The meeting was a follow up to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago last month. Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs if Canada does not stem what he calls a flow of migrants and fentanyl into the United States. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Winning ticket for $1.22 billion lottery jackpot sold in California, Mega Millions says At least one Mega Millions player has plenty of dough to ring in the New Year after drawing the winning number. After three months without anyone winning the top prize in the lottery, a ticket worth an estimated $1.22 billion was sold in California for the drawing Friday night. The California Lottery said the winning ticket was sold at Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) on Rhonda Rd. in Cottonwood. The winning ticket matched the white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and the gold Mega Ball 6. The identity of the winner or winners was not immediately known. The estimated jackpot was the fifth-highest ever for Mega Millions. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks.
Why the Acting President of Myanmar’s NUG Is Right to Prioritize Internal Politics$100 Invested In Republic Servs 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much TodayThe rise of the 'portfolio career': How Gen Z balance multiple 'side hustles' alongside their day jobs to boost their salaries (so it's no wonder they want to stay away from the office!) New research found 45 per cent of Brits rely on more than one stream of income Read more: When WFH means working from the hairdresser's By MELODY FLETCHER Published: 16:39 GMT, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 17:02 GMT, 24 November 2024 e-mail 25 View comments Nearly half of British workers are turning to side hustles to boost their salaries - with Gen-Z fuelling a rise in so-called 'portfolio careers'. Research, conducted by Censuswide on 2,000 adults, found 45 per cent of people were relying on a number of diverse income streams to sustain their lifestyle. The trend largely relates to young people, with the average side hustler earning an extra £590 a month outside their salary - close to £7,000 a year in additional income. And with one in five people found to be running multiple side hustles alongside their day job, it is perhaps no surprise that Gen-Z are the most reluctant to return to the office. A poll previously found half of these 16 to 24-year-olds would quit their jobs if they were forced into the office more than three days per week. And Gen-Z is openly a fan of flexible working arrangements, with staff on the clock known to nip out for the odd coffee or two, get on top of house chores or - for some - even take a nap while on company time. But the latest research, published by Sage , found 75 per cent of people in UK believe 'side hustling' while holding down a 9-5 is the 'new normal'. And 43 per cent of under 34s said their boss has allowed them to make changes to their working hours to accommodate their 'side hustles'. One person who found success with the 'portfolio career' method is Natalie Glaze (above) One person who found success with the 'portfolio career' method is Natalie Glaze. Natalie - the founder of Stay Wild Swim and By Glaze - set up both businesses as side hustles while working full time, and describes it as a 'balancing' act. She said: ' I started both of my businesses as side hustles while working full-time, so I understand the hard work and passion that goes into balancing a main job with other ventures.' Natalie said having multiple income streams could well be 'the future of work'. ' Side hustles are the perfect way to dive into something you love without the risk of quitting your day job – and in today’s economy, they’ve become a crucial way to start a business with the safety net of a salary. 'It’s exciting to see that so many people now see side hustles as the future of work, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for this generation of entrepreneurs.' The research found some 71 per cent of those with 'side hustles' view them as a source of financial freedom, with 66 per cent of Gen Z prepared to take on their projects full time. Natalie - the founder of Stay Wild Swim and By Glaze - set up both businesses as side hustles while working full time, and describes it as a 'balancing' act Natalie said having multiple income streams could well be 'the future of work' However, the majority of all age groups would rather keep their main job regardless of how successful their business became. Reselling is by far the most popular 'side hustle', followed by freelance writing, making handmade products, tech support and consulting. Grace Hardy, founder of Hardy Accounting, said she has seen 'firsthand' how Gen-Z is 'embracing side hustles to build new income streams'. 'We’re balancing everything from freelance work to digital reselling alongside our main jobs.' It's no secret that running 'side hustles' must be easier with hybrid working - that is, part time working from home - and this could explain the Gen-Z reluctance to return to the office. Research released in September found that nearly half of young workers would quit their jobs if they were forced into the office more than three days a week. Nearly half of British workers are turning to side hustles to boost their salaries - with Gen-Z fuelling a rise in so-called 'portfolio careers'. Pictured: Stock image In short, the poll revealed growing demands for flexible working, particularly among younger generations. Four in ten (39 per cent) of the 2,000 desk-based employees questioned said they would resign if they were told to give up working from home more than three days a week. But among Gen-Z - 16 to 24-year-olds - the proportion prepared to quit rose to half (49 per cent). A similar number of young workers (52 per cent) believe that going in to the office is a 'waste of their time and money', the research by HR software firm Personio found. And of the 1,000 HR managers questioned, more than half (56 per cent) admitted their staff have been reluctant to get back to their desks since Covid restrictions ended. SAGE Share or comment on this article: The rise of the 'portfolio career': How Gen Z balance multiple 'side hustles' alongside their day jobs to boost their salaries (so it's no wonder they want to stay away from the office!) e-mail Add commentMorgan Rogers looked to have given Unai Emery’s side another famous win when he slammed a loose ball home at the death, but referee Jesus Gil Manzano ruled Diego Carlos to have fouled Juve goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the goal was chalked off. It was a disappointment for Villa, who remain unbeaten at home in their debut Champions League campaign and are still in contention to qualify automatically for the last 16. A very controversial finish at Villa Park 😲 Morgan Rogers' late goal is ruled out for a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio and the match ends 0-0 ❌ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/MyYL5Vdy3r — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Emiliano Martinez had earlier displayed why he was named the best goalkeeper in the world as his wonder save kept his side level in the second half. The Argentina international paraded his two Yashin Trophies on the pitch before kick-off at Villa Park and then showed why he won back-to-back FIFA awards when he denied Francisco Conceicao. Before Rogers’ moment of drama in the fourth minute of added time, the closest Villa came to scoring was in the first half when Lucas Digne’s free-kick hit the crossbar. But a draw was a fair result which leaves Villa out of the top eight on goal difference and Juventus down in 19th. Before the game Emery called Juventus one of the “best teams in the world, historically and now”, but this was an Italian side down to the bare bones. Only 14 outfield players made the trip from Turin, with striker Dusan Vlahovic among those who stayed behind. The opening 30 minutes were forgettable before the game opened up. Ollie Watkins, still chasing his first Champions League goal, had Villa’s first presentable chance as he lashed an effort straight at Di Gregorio. Matty Cash then had a vicious effort from the resulting corner which was blocked by Federico Gatti and started a counter-attack which ended in Juventus striker Timothy Weah. Villa came closest to breaking the deadlock at the end of the first half when Digne’s 20-yard free-kick clipped the top of the crossbar and went over. Martinez then produced his brilliant save just after the hour. A corner made its way through to the far post where Conceicao was primed to head in at the far post, but Martinez sprawled himself across goal to scoop the ball away. How has he kept that one out?! 🤯 Emi Martinez with an INCREDIBLE save to keep it goalless at Villa Park ⛔️ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OkcWHB7YIk — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024 Replays showed most of the ball went over the line, but the Argentinian got there with millimetres to spare. At the other end another fine goal-line block denied John McGinn as Manuel Locatelli got his foot in the way with Di Gregorio beaten. The game looked to be petering out until a last-gasp free-kick saw Rogers slam home, but whistle-happy official Gil Manzano halted the celebrations by ruling the goal out.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Colin Smalls scored 23 points as American held off the University of Albany 81-77 at the Puerto Rico Classico tournament on Sunday. Smalls went 8 of 11 from the field (5 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Eagles (3-4). Elijah Stephens scored 20 points while shooting 7 of 10 from the field and 6 for 9 from the line and added five rebounds and six assists. Matt Mayock shot 6 for 8, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points. Justin Neely led the Great Danes (5-2) in scoring, finishing with 20 points and seven rebounds. Byron Joshua added 17 points and six rebounds for Albany (NY). Kheni Briggs also recorded 14 points. The Great Danes ended a five-game winning streak with the loss. American went into halftime ahead of Albany (NY) 39-30. Smalls put up 12 points in the half. American used an 8-0 run in the second half to build a 19-point lead at 65-46 with 10:27 left in the half before finishing off the win. NEXT UP American plays Saturday against UPR-Mayaguez, and Albany (NY) visits Georgetown on Saturday. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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What's Going On With SolarEdge Technologies Stock Wednesday?Mumbai: Following the recent conclusion of the state assembly elections, the city has witnessed a sudden surge in political hoardings, with numerous banners and posters congratulating the victorious candidates. However, despite the growing number of such advertisements, the BMC has yet to finalise and enforce a comprehensive 'Outdoor Advertisement Display' policy to regulate the proliferation of these hoardings. This policy was initially framed in September, in the aftermath of the tragic billboard crash in Ghatkopar, which claimed the lives of 17 people. Last week, the Bombay High Court strongly criticised the Maharashtra government and civic bodies across the state for not taking its directives on curbing illegal hoardings and banners "seriously." During the state assembly election, the city was flooded with hoardings from political parties and candidates. Even though the election has concluded, these hoardings continue to dominate the city's landscape. Instead of election-related advertisements, hoardings now congratulating newly elected MLAs and thanking voters can be seen at numerous locations. Activists and citizens have raised concerns and blamed the civic authorities for their apathy in taking action against the illegal hoardings. Annually, the civic body removes around 15,000 to 20,000 illegal hoardings, with 45% related to birthday wishes for political leaders or festive celebrations. These hoardings surge during elections or festivals. The BMC's new draft policy mandates written permission for all advertisements, and unauthorised displays will face penalties under Section 471 of the BMC Act, 1888, and The Maharashtra Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1995, which could result in up to three months' imprisonment or a Rs. 2,000 fine. However, the policy was delayed due to the model code of conduct for the state assembly election. Bhushan Gagrani, the municipal commissioner, said, "We have already started removing political banners and hoardings at many locations. However, in some areas, new banners appear even after our removal efforts. We will expedite the finalisation of the outdoor advertisement display policy to address this issue at the earliest." Meanwhile, the BMC is yet to review 381 suggestions and objections received from citizens, government agencies, social activists, and advertisers in September. After which, the draft policy will be finalised and approved by the BMC's administrator.In 2019, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad quipped that Donald Trump was the best US President, “not because his policies are good, but because he’s the most transparent president.” In some ways, it is better to have a foe who dispenses with the pretences of human rights and democracy, and says outright: “We want the oil”, “America first”. Enough has been written about Trump’s politics since 2016, from his appeal in the deindustrialised US heartland, to his reigniting the old US political traditions of protectionism and isolationism. Rather than retread these themes, let us examine the likely policies of a second Trump administration, and the dangers and opportunities they hold for countries in the Global South. On trade policy, Trump has asked Robert Lighthizer to retake his position as US trade representative. Lighthizer is an enigmatic figure and an old school protectionist. His book No Free Trade recounts the history of US trade policy, and should be compulsory reading for any Global South policymakers who harbour illusions about free trade. Lighthizer served as a trade negotiator under Ronald Reagan, back when the chief threat to US monopolies was not Chinese but Japanese industry. Neoliberalism is often associated with austerity, trade liberalisation, and deregulation, with Ronald Reagan being one of its global faces. Yet Regan, with the help of people like Lighthizer, conducted one of the most vicious mercantilist campaigns in modern history, mobilising the full power of the state to subordinate Japanese industrialism. Neoliberalism, then, is better understood as the counterinsurgency of imperialism, rather than any specific economic policy. Imperialism is nothing but the efforts of international monopoly capital to control overseas markets and prevent the rise of competitors. Trump is transparent about it. On fiscal policy, Trump is set to continue the trend of expanding budget deficits. A report by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget has projected that Trump’s campaign proposals would increase the national debt by $ 7.7 trillion (nearly double the projection of Kamala Harris’ $ 3.96 trillion). US Treasury yields jumped on election day, likely due to speculation over the Federal Reserve’s ability to accommodate Trump’s fiscal plans. On monetary policy, Trump is on record stating that as President, he should, “have the right to put in comments as to whether or not the interest rate should go up and down”. During his last term as President, Trump slammed his own nominee for Federal Reserve Governor Jay Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough. Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance has said that he has “come around to the Ron Paul argument” to abolish the Federal Reserve entirely. So, here we are. A Trump presidency will likely see rising protectionism, widening budget deficits, and an erosion of Central Bank independence. The economics textbooks at Mar-a-Lago must have been put through the shredder, incinerated, and their ashes scattered across Silicon Valley. One should not have any illusions that the Democrats would have been much different. What we are witnessing is a long-term trend. From the perspective of the Global South, the difference between the Democrats and the Republicans amounts mainly to a difference in the tempo and sequence of change. It is a rather obscene irony that Argentina’s President Javier Milei is big fan of Trump. In Argentina, Milei enforces a merciless campaign of balanced budgets and trade liberalisation. In the US, Donald Trump does the opposite. But despite these differences in domestic policies, both are united in so far as they serve imperialism; Trump in the home market, and Milei in the foreign market. The imperialist creed is, “industrial policy for me, free trade for thee”. Many in Sri Lanka, who are caught up in the hype, do not seem to realise that the theories and policies propounded by neoliberal think tanks like the Atlas Foundation-affiliated Advocata Institute and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, have little to no influence in their own countries of origin. This particular brand of extreme economic libertarianism is exclusively an export product. When it comes to trade and industrial policy, there is more continuity than rupture between Democrats and Republicans. For an underdeveloped country like Sri Lanka, no industrial policy tool should be off the table. Yet what the ongoing IMF program has done is flip the table entirely. The debt crisis is only postponed, with the underlying problem left unsolved: a lack of industrial development, and consequently a widening trade deficit. Sri Lanka is now saddled with an independent Central Bank, an institutional feature that is conspicuously absent in all stories of late industrialisation (China’s Central Bank is still not ‘independent’). Meanwhile, the IMF expects us to open up imports by next year. Trump’s transparency opens up opportunities for industrial policy in two ways. First, Trump’s first administration threw the World Trade Organization (WTO) into disarray, and a second term will likely intensify this. There is now no need for countries like Sri Lanka to hold religiously to the WTO’s guidelines. We have a window of opportunity to experiment with trade policy in order to reduce the trade deficit and build up domestic production capacity in critical sectors like food. This will help shield against external shocks and encourage learning by doing. Second, Trump’s tariffs against China may intensify the trend of an outflow of Chinese export-oriented manufacturing investment into South East Asia, Latin America, and parts of Eastern Europe. Sri Lankan policy makers need to be actively courting value-added manufacturing investment from China, leveraging our educated workforce and the strategically located Hambantota Port which can only succeed if it produces its own traffic through manufactured exports. This will help in the acquisition of new technology, diversifying the industrial structure, and generating export revenue. One of the main challenges of a Trump presidency is the prospect of a strong and sustained rally for the US dollar. This would naturally place inflationary pressures on import-dependant countries like Sri Lanka, while driving interest rates up due to the institutionalisation of an inflation-targeting Central Bank. Most worrying is that a stronger dollar will impact Sri Lanka’s foreign debt burden, making raising revenue to repay debts much more challenging. Rising protectionism in the US, combined with China’s growing openness to the Global South, provide a window of opportunity for countries like Sri Lanka. Nothing more, nothing less. As with all opportunities, it is for us to lose. Will our leaders finally put Sri Lanka and Sri Lankans first?
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Alyssa Ustby and Lexi Donarski scored 14 points apiece, and Ustby added 14 rebounds to lead No. 16 North Carolina to a 53-36 victory over Villanova in a semifinal game at the Women's Battle 4 Atlantis on Sunday. The Tar Heels (5-1) play Indiana in the championship game on Monday. The Hoosiers upset No. 18 Baylor 73-65 in Sunday's first semifinal. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.
This bull market has been running rampant for more than two years, but it's an unusual one. Most bull runs don't have to share time with inflation crises, and the monetary pressure that started to build in 2021 is finally easing. The macroeconomic boost from that shift could keep this bull running longer than usual. While the bullish trend has been having a broad impact on the stock market, some stocks can be expected to benefit more than others as the investor-friendly run continues. These two supercharged tech companies could deliver market-beating returns over the next few years. Are You Missing The Morning Scoop? Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » How to play the digital advertising turnaround in style Anders Bylund (Criteo): One of the most game-changing aspects of this bull market is the ongoing return to normal consumer spending behavior. People largely reined in their discretionary spending when inflation surged a few years ago. The list of industries that faced lower sales in that tight economy has a lot of overlap with the sectors that do a lot of brand-oriented marketing. From luxury goods and travel services to cars and smartphones, consumer demand tightened up and brand advertising slowed down. Why spend big money on targeted ads when people aren't willing to buy anything? So digital advertising was pushed into an extra-deep downturn. Now, the leaders of that industry are poised to come back swinging as consumer spending recovers. Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is a fine example of this rebound opportunity. The Paris-based marketing campaign manager's stock is down 22% from recent highs, but the business is poised to perform in a healthier economy. Speaking during the October earnings call , retiring CEO Megan Clarken outlined a thrilling growth opportunity. "Retail media facilitates the targeting of high-intent shoppers by brands primarily on retailer sites and extending reach across the open web," she said. "Performance media focuses on targeting high-intent shoppers for direct-to-consumer brands, primarily on the open web and social platforms. In other words, our solutions have a hyper focus on addressing or advertising to consumers who are on their buyer journey. " So Criteo should benefit greatly when luxury brands and brand-oriented advertisers boost their marketing budgets again. And that's already happening, just in time for the holiday shopping season. Meanwhile, the stock is trading for just 1.1 times sales and 9 times expected forward earnings. These valuation ratios would be cheap for a tired old retailer -- they're dirt cheap for a tech stock with proven growth chops that is arguably heading into a game-changing sector turnaround. Down 34%, Micron can deliver wins for long-term investors Keith Noonan: Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is a leading provider of memory-chip solutions. The company's business has been posting huge performance improvements in conjunction with artificial intelligence (AI) trends, but some investors appear to be betting that the good times will soon come to an end. On the heels of recent pullbacks, Micron stock is down roughly 34% from the high it hit earlier this year. While the company's future sales and earnings will almost certainly be uneven and shaped by cyclical industry trends, its recent performance points to the emergence of catalysts that will have positive long-term impacts on the business. Micron's revenue increased 93% year over year to $7.75 billion in the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2024, which ended Aug. 29. That explosive growth was spurred by AI-driven demand for the company's DRAM and high-bandwidth-memory solutions. Along with the surge in sales, strong demand for its higher-end products helped the business post a non-GAAP (adjusted) net profit of roughly $1.34 billion -- improving from a loss of roughly $1.18 billion in the prior-year period. Micron stock is now valued at roughly 11 times this year's expected earnings. Given the cyclical nature of the company's business, it doesn't make sense to put too much weight on the company's price-to-earnings multiple when assessing the stock. However, it could still signal an attractive risk-reward profile for investors who approach the stock with an understanding of the cyclical guesswork involved. Depending on demand and pricing trends in the memory chip space, the company's performance can make big shifts in short order. Along those lines, some Wall Street analysts are concerned that weakness in the consumer market and oversupply in the high-bandwidth memory segment will soon lead to softer sales and earnings results. But the company's current valuation suggests that investors are being too bearish about Micron's near-term and long-term outlooks. Spending on data-center infrastructure to support the training, deployment, and scaling of AI applications is likely still in a relatively early stage of its long-term growth trajectory. While Micron's business will remain heavily cyclical and its results will be shaped by industry trends, it appears that the market is underappreciating the company's potential to be a lasting beneficiary of the AI revolution. Don’t miss this second chance at a potentially lucrative opportunity Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you’ll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Nvidia: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2009, you’d have $368,053 !* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,533 !* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $484,170 !* Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 18, 2024 Anders Bylund has positions in Criteo and Micron Technology. Keith Noonan has positions in Micron Technology. The Motley Fool recommends Criteo. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . A Bull Market Is Here: 2 Supercharged Stocks Down More Than 20% to Buy Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool
