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Police had not yet established a motive. “Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Tisch said, adding that the shooting “does not appear to be a random act of violence.” READ MORE: Fil-Am bus operator shot dead by co-worker over gambling debt Hollywood actor’s death sparks calls for crackdown on violent crime Cebu City police records 12 shooting incidents in November Surveillance video reviewed by investigators shows someone emerging from behind a parked car, pointing a gun at Thompson’s back, then firing multiple times from several feet away. The gunman continues firing, interrupted by a brief gun jam, as Thompson stumbles forward and falls to the sidewalk. He then walks past Thompson and out of the frame. “From watching the video, it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. Thompson was shot at least once in the back and once in the calf, Tisch said. The shooter, who wore a jacket, face mask and large backpack, fled through Midtown on foot before pedaling an e-bike into Central Park a few blocks away, police said. The assailant remained at large Wednesday afternoon, sparking a search that included police drones, helicopters and dogs. “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him,” the insurer’s Minnetonka, Minnesota-based parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., said in a statement. “We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time.” Police issued a poster showing a surveillance image of the man pointing what appeared to be a gun and another image that appeared to show the same person on a bicycle. Minutes before the shooting, he stopped at a nearby Starbucks, according to additional surveillance photos released by police on Wednesday afternoon. They offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he told her “there were some people that had been threatening him.” She didn’t have details but suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Eric Werner, the police chief in the Minneapolis suburb where Thompson lived, said his department had not received any reports of threats against the executive. The killing shook a part of New York City that’s normally quiet at that hour, happening about four blocks from where tens of thousands of people were set to gather for Wednesday night’s tree lighting. Police promised extra security for the event. The hotel is also a short walk from other tourist sites, including the Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall, and is often dense with office workers and visitors on weekday mornings. Many security cameras are nearby. “We’re encouraging New Yorkers to go about their daily lives and their daily business but to be alert,” NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey said. Investigators recovered several 9 mm shell casings from outside the hotel and a cellphone from the alleyway through which the shooter fled. They were also searching Thompson’s hotel room, interviewing his UnitedHealthcare colleagues and reviewing his social media, Kenny said. Police said the e-bike that the shooter used to ride into Central Park came from the city’s bike-share program, CitiBike. A spokesperson for Lyft, which operates the program, said police had not yet contacted the company. Health care giant UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual meeting with investors to update Wall Street on the company’s direction and expectations for the coming year. The company ended the conference early in the wake of Thompson’s death. “I’m afraid that we — some of you may know we’re dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” a company official told attendees, according to a transcript. “And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today. ... I’m sure you’ll understand.” Thompson, a father of two sons, had been with the company since 2004 and served as CEO for more than three years. UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S. and manages health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz posted on the social platform X that the state is “sending our prayers to Brian’s family and the UnitedHealthcare team.” “This is horrifying news and a terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota,” the Democrat wrote.

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Nigeria seeks global investment in mining with new geo-data platformsDimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Brittany Mahomes/Instagram ' son wasn't feeling the holiday cheer when he posed for some photos with Santa Claus! On Friday, Dec. 6, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, shared a snapshot on her Instagram Stories from after her son 's encounter with Santa. While Bronze, 2, was smiling in the post-Santa snap, his mom joked that the same could not be said for his actual holiday photo shoot. "Of course he was smiley and in a great mood once he wasn't close to Santa 😂," wrote Brittany, who shares Bronze and 3-year-old daughter with husband . Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Related: The image showed Bronze sitting up straight in a folding chair with a smile on his face, while wearing a flannel hoodie and cargo pants. Brittany later shared a follow-up photo of Bronze in the same position. "A perfect picture of how the Santa pictures did not go...😂," she wrote over the second pic. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Related: While Bronze may not have been thrilled about his photo session with Santa, he and his family have been enjoying the holiday season together. On Nov. 20, Brittany shared an adorable clip of with orange lollipop ornaments. She also teased that her home would be getting decked out with some other festive decor, writing over the photo, "Trees are going up!! 😍." Bronze could also be seen in additional snaps helping his family decorate, as he held up a gold ribbon roll in front of a Christmas tree. Brittany Mahomes/Instagram Two days after Bronze on Nov. 28, his family celebrated him with a special arcade party, which his mom documented on her Instagram Stories. Brittany, who is pregnant and expecting with her NFL star husband, 29, gave fans an inside look at the birthday bash, posting snaps of her son's Mickey Mouse-themed balloons, his “Mahomes” jersey shirt with a “2” on the back and a claw game that Bronze played with his dad. Read the original article on

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ST Picks: How will Adani’s bribery indictment affect S’pore’s financial sector?Morgan Rogers’ fourth goal of the season, an Ollie Watkins penalty and Matty Cash’s finish put Villa 3-0 up after 34 minutes. Mikkel Damsgaard pulled one back for Brentford in the second half but the damage had been done as Villa ended their eight-match winless run in all competitions. Emery was relieved to end the unwanted streak but quickly turned his attention to the next fixture against Southampton on Saturday. “We broke a spell of bad results we were having,” the Villa boss said. “We started the first five or 10 minutes not in control of the game but then progressively we controlled. “Today we achieved those three points and it has given us confidence again but even like that it’s not enough. We have to keep going and think about the next match against Southampton on Saturday. “The message was try to focus on each match, try to forget the table. How we can recover confidence and feel comfortable at home. Today was a fantastic match.” Tyrone Mings returned to the starting line-up in the Premier League for the first time since August 2023. Emery admitted it has been a long road back for the 31-year-old and is pleased to have him back. He added: “Mings played in the Champions league but it’s the first time in the league for a year and three months. “I think he played fantastic – he might be tired tomorrow but will be ready for Saturday again. “It was very, very long, the injury he had. His comeback is fantastic for him and everybody, for the doctor and physio and now he’s training everyday.” Brentford fell to a sixth away defeat from seven games and have picked up only a solitary point on the road this season. They have the best home record in the league, with 19 points from seven matches, but they have the joint worst away record. Bees boss Thomas Frank is confident form will improve on the road. He said: “On numbers we can’t argue we are better at home than away, but on numbers it’s a coincidence. I think two of the seven away games have been bad. “The other games we performed well in big spells. I’m confident at the end of the season we will have some wins away from home.” Frank felt Villa should not have been given a penalty when Ethan Pinnock brought Watkins down. He added: “I want to argue the penalty. I don’t think it is (one). I think Ollie kicked back and hit Ethan, yes there is an arm on the shoulder but threshold and all that – but that’s not the reason we lost.”Please enable JavaScript to read this content. Kenya has now walked the data protection journey for five years, a period that has been marked with very unique experiences and that has taught us immense lessons as we charted unknown waters. While we may not have started the journey long ago, those five years have taught us that enacting the Data Protection Act in 2019 was a bold step for the country, towards protecting the privacy of citizens. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has been in place for an even shorter period (since 2020), but the milestones we have achieved as a nation have started us off on a journey that we will never step back, protecting the dignity of every citizen through protection of their personal information. Data protection in Kenya, like anywhere else, is a critical component towards strengthening the right to privacy, digital security, and ensuring regulatory compliance in the digital age. Moreover, in the backdrop of the global advancements in digital technologies and the surge in emerging technologies, strong data protection frameworks become vital in leveraging opportunities for economic growth. Today, many Kenyans have become conscious of giving out their personal information since everyone wants the assurance that it will not be mishandled or used for the wrong purposes. This is a reflection of continued growth in our society, a proof that personal information is no longer a product to be treated just casually. And with Kenya’s digital revolution matching alongside global trends, immense networking and even economic opportunities that have come with this new sector have also brought forth the challenge of protecting users’ personal data, since we all leave our personal information when we register at different websites and other internet platforms. In a world that is rapidly digitising, new threats regarding data protection emerge on a daily basis, but we always have to be prepared. Over the four years, the ODPC has issued eight guidance notes, documents that have been key in enforcing compliance with personal data protection by thousands of data controllers and processors across diverse sectors of the economy. Through the support of National Assembly, we have also developed several regulations to entrench data privacy in Kenya, including Data Protection (General) Regulations, 2021, Data Protection (Complaints Handling and Enforcement Procedures) Regulations, 2021 and Data Protection (Registration of Data Controllers & Data Processors) Regulations, 2021, helping us regulate different aspects of personal data protection. Engaging the public on data protection matters while also educating data controllers and processors on the importance of protecting people’s personal information is very impactful and is setting us ahead to lead regional and global conversations on data protection and data governance These have been some of the areas the ODPC has focused on over the past four years since creation of the office, ensuring that Kenyans personal information when they register at a building, are served at hospitals or different companies where they provide their personal information in order to get services, is treated with care. In recognition that some challenges with regards to data protection affect just small sections of the economy, we have also developed guidance notes on data protection, four of which are sector-specific. What is clear is that more Kenyans are becoming aware of their privacy rights and we are receiving an increasing number of informed complaints, a trend that has also had an impact on the ODPC which has enhanced its capacity to serve Kenyans more efficiently. As a result, we have resolved 88 per cent of the complaints we have received from members of the public to date. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletter However, even as we forge ahead, major challenges remain. Key among them is the rapid advancement in technologies. Also, while we continue to enlighten the public on its rights with regards to the protection of personal data, there still remains some work to be done to bring everyone into the fold. The writer is the Data Commissioner

Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiastsSpecsavers Barry has teamed up with ETO, a shop run by social enterprise Awesome Wales, to provide more than 200 branded vests. They will be given to children in the area to help them be more visible to drivers on the road throughout the winter months. The initiative starts on December 1 and will run throughout the Christmas season, which is a time when darker mornings and evenings increase the risk of road-related accidents. Jamie Pullen, retail director at Specsavers Barry, said: "At Specsavers Barry, our commitment to the community goes beyond ensuring clear vision and hearing. "We are proud to work with ETO to improve road safety for children in Barry. "These high-visibility vests are a simple yet impactful way to help ensure their safety during the darker months." The initiative was announced in line with Road Safety Week, which takes place from November 17 to November 23. This is the UK’s biggest annual road safety campaign, which this year aims to raise awareness about safe and sustainable travel. Amy Greenfield, director at Awesome Wales, said: "We’re thrilled to partner with Specsavers Barry for this important initiative. "At Awesome Wales, we’re passionate about giving back to the community, and these high-visibility vests will make a real difference in keeping children safe as they navigate their daily journeys." The vests will be given out to parents for free at ETO, which is located on Holton Road. Parents are encouraged to visit the shop from December 1 to collect the vests for their children. For more information about the partnership and other community initiatives by Specsavers Barry, visit their website or Awesome Wales. Specsavers also provides home visits for customers unable to visit stores due to disability or illness.NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global content marketing market size is estimated to grow by USD 654.78 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 16.01% during the forecast period. Rise in number of users on social media is driving market growth, with a trend towards use of AI with social media management software. However, frauds related to digital advertisements poses a challenge. Key market players include Adobe Inc., Alma Media, Brafton Inc., ClearVoice Inc., Contentoo B.V., Eucalypt LLC, Hootsuite Inc, HubSpot Inc., Influence and Co., IZEA Worldwide Inc., Rock Content, Seismic Software Inc., Skyword Inc., Sprinklr Inc., Upland Software Inc., Contently Inc., CoSchedule LLC, Interact Marketing, Kenscio, and Vendasta Technologies Inc.. 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Content marketing software, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are critical components of the digital communications and online engagement ecosystem. Brand visibility is a top priority for enterprises in various industries, including healthcare and pharmaceutical, media and entertainment, travel and tourism, charities/nonprofit organizations, and IT technology providers. Content formats range from textual and graphical to audio and video, with on-premise and cloud deployment options. Marketing agencies and advertising agencies are essential partners in this consumer-centric market, helping enterprises retain customers and build brand loyalty through social media posts, video platforms, and digital content creation. The future of content marketing lies in the integration of AI and ML, offering personalized and interactive experiences for audiences. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation End-user Retail Automotive Financial Services Telecom Others Platform Blogging Videos Infographics Case Studies Others Objective Lead Generation Brand Awareness Thought Leadership Others Geography APAC North America Europe South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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