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The Ukrainian president said the use of a ballistic missile to hit Dnipro was a “clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war” and he warned that Russian president Mr Putin would attack or destabilise other countries unless stopped. Mr Putin said the use of the new weapon was in response to the UK and US allowing missiles they have supplied to Ukraine to be used to strike targets in Russia. “In response to the use of American and British long-range weapons on November 21 of this year, the Russian armed forces launched a combined strike on one of the facilities of the Ukrainian defence industry,” Mr Putin said in a televised address. “One of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems was tested in combat conditions, in this case, with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.” He added: “We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.” But Mr Zelensky urged world leaders – his “dear partners” – not to be cowed by Mr Putin’s actions otherwise there will be “endless Russian strikes” and “not just against Ukraine”. Today, Putin admitted to taking a second step this year toward escalating and expanding this war. A new ballistic missile was used. Putin struck our city of Dnipro, one of Ukraine’s largest cities. This is a clear and severe escalation in the scale and brutality of this war—a... — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024 “A lack of tough reactions to Russia’s actions sends a message that such behavior is acceptable,” the Ukrainian president said on X, formerly Twitter. “This is what Putin is doing. Putin must feel the cost of his deranged ambitions. “Response is needed. Pressure is needed. Russia must be forced into real peace, which can only be achieved through strength. “Otherwise, there will be endless Russian strikes, threats, and destabilisation-not just against Ukraine.” The UK is believed to have allowed its Storm Shadow missiles to be used by Ukrainian forces within the Kursk region of Russia, while the US has given permission for its ATACMS weapons to be fired at targets in Mr Putin’s country. Mr Putin confirmed Russia has tested the new intermediate-range weapon in an attack on Dnipro in response. The US said the weapon was a new, experimental intermediate-range missile based on Russia’s existing RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile. In Westminster, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “My understanding is that it is the first time that Russia has used a ballistic missile in Ukraine with a range of several thousand kilometres.” Defence Secretary John Healey said it was “yet another example of Putin’s recklessness”. He said: “Since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began, Russia has consistently and irresponsibly escalated the conflict while Ukraine continues to fight in self-defence for a democratic future.” The missile’s range far outstrips that of newly authorised US and British-supplied weapons, which can hit targets around 250-300km away. The distance from Moscow to London is around 2,500km, suggesting the range of the new missile could threaten the UK. Mr Healey said the UK knew Russia had been “preparing for months” to fire a new ballistic missile. Downing Street and the Ministry of Defence have repeatedly declined to comment publicly on Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow. “It risks both operational security and in the end the only one that benefits from such a public debate is President Putin,” Mr Healey told MPs. I had a meeting with the UK delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff @AdmTonyRadakin_ . We discussed defense cooperation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Particular... pic.twitter.com/EcjqfTuR49 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 21, 2024 The head of the UK’s armed forces, Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, met Mr Zelensky in Kyiv to discuss the war on Thursday. Mr Zelensky said: “We discussed defence co-operation between Ukraine and the United Kingdom, focusing on developing and enhancing the technological capabilities of the armed forces of Ukraine. “Particular attention was given to Ukraine’s current military needs and the continued support from our partners.”NoneSURREY, B.C. - Mounties say a Chilliwack, B.C., man has been charged with three criminal offences after a crash between a tractor and BC Highway Patrol vehicle during a 2023 protest. They say the 54-year-old was arrested on Dec. 18 and will appear in Surrey Provincial Court on Jan. 16, charged with fleeing police, dangerous operation of a vehicle and assaulting a police officer with a weapon. RCMP said last year that the tractor was one of several vehicles involved in a convoy that began in Chilliwack and was travelling to Vancouver. The tractor driver sustained serious injuries in the crash that left an officer with minor injuries. Photos from the collision posted to social media at the time showed a John Deere tractor on its side, and that it was flying a black and white flag that read “stop SOGI 123,” an apparent reference to a set of classroom guidelines on sexual orientation and gender identity. Several protests erupted in cities across Canada last fall by those opposed to the educational resource intended to create more inclusive classrooms. The Independent Investigations Office issued a statement in February after concluding its investigation into the Highway 17 crash in Surrey, saying it had cleared police of any wrongdoing. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024.Women more likely to need walking aids but less likely to use them – study
With Ottawa's first notable snowfall expected Wednesday, the City of Ottawa says it will be closing the Chief William Commanda Bridge for the season. "Starting tomorrow, December 4, the Chief William Commanda Bridge will be closed for the 2024/2025 winter season as it will be unsafe for public use," the City of Ottawa said Tuesday in a post on social media . "New gates have been installed and will be used to open and close the bridge in the spring and fall as required." Ottawa is expected to receive around 10 cm of snow Wednesday. A winter weather travel advisory is in effect. The popular pedestrian and cycling crossing over the Ottawa River was not designed for winter use. City staff say they have looked into de-icing products, but none has been found to be suitable for the type of structure or the location of the bridge within the source water protection zone. A memo issued in early November said the city is not considering grooming snow for winter sports this year. The city said below-average levels of snowfall and higher than normal temperatures last winter made it impossible to assess the feasibility of alternate maintenance to accommodate winter activities. The span across the Ottawa River, known formerly as the Prince of Wales Bridge, opened as a new multi-use pathway for cyclists and pedestrians during the summer of 2023 after a $23.9 million renovation. --With files from CTV News Ottawa's William Eltherington Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Tweet Facebook Mail A case of measles has been identified in a returned overseas traveller to Singapore who passed through Perth Airport. The person travelled from Singapore to Perth on Singapore Airlines SQ225 in the early hours of Sunday December 8 and passed through terminal 1 of Perth Airport between 5.30am and 6.30am. This is the second case of measles in Perth this month. READ MORE: Millions brace for scorching heat with mercury tipped to hit 40s File image of a boy with measles. (iStock) Another traveller from Singapore who returned to Perth on November 30, visited a number of medical clinics, pharmacies and a convenience store between December 2 and 6. A full list of exposure sites for that traveller is available on the WA Department of Health website. Several countries around the world are experiencing measles outbreaks, according to the WA Department of Health. A 3D illustration of the measles virus. (Getty) Measles is highly infectious. 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But if this nine-digit number is exposed in a data breach , it can lead to some problems for you. Identity thieves who get their hands on your SSN can use it to get a job in your name , rack up credit card debt against your credit score and to steal your tax refund . To stop cybercriminals in their tracks, you may want to lock your Social Security number. Blocking access or "locking" your SSN will make it extremely difficult for an identity thief to use your SSN for malicious actions. This, coupled with a credit freeze , can help thwart identity thieves and keep your identity safe. Prohibiting electronic access to your SSN may feel inconvenient and extreme. But if you've experienced identity theft or your personal identifiable information was compromised in a recent data breach, like the hacks of Change Healthcare or National Public Data , locking your SSN could protect you from future harm. Read more: Social Security November 2024: Here's When to Expect Your Check How to lock your Social Security number There are two ways to block access to your Social Security number. You can contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. Wait times are usually shorter in the morning and later in the week. Once you confirm your identity, the SSA will wave their magic wand and block electronic access to your SSN number. You can also create a MyE-Verify online account to lock your SSN and use the service's self-lock feature . The lock will last one year. But you'll be alerted 30 days before it expires, and you can extend the lock if you choose. This resource comes in handy because many employers use E-Verify, a service administered by SSA and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, to check your employment eligibility. When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity. 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The Packers (10-4) have won eight of 10, with their only two losses coming to division leader Detroit. Green Bay’s four losses have come by 20 points to the Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles – who coincidentally are the only NFC teams with more wins than them. But if the Packers moneyline odds (-950 at DraftKings, -1200 at FanDuel) are too short for you to consider, try one of the below anytime touchdown prop bets from one of the best Pennsylvania sportsbooks. Best anytime TD prop bets for Saints vs. Packers: Here are five anytime-touchdown plays we especially like for Week 16 of MNF. bet365: Josh Jacobs anytime TD (-250) FanDuel: Jayden Reed anytime TD (+200) FanDuel: Tucker Kraft anytime TD (+250) FanDuel: Green Bay D/ST anytime TD (+600) FanDuel: Marquez Valdes-Scantling anytime TD (+480) Where: bet365 Sportsbook Why: Jacobs is a bona fide lock to score Monday night, barring an Act of God. He has scored in five straight games and is tied for fourth in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (12) behind only Jalen Hurts and Derrick Henry. The Saints are tied for 25th in rushing touchdowns against (16) even though they have only surrendered two TDs on the ground in their past four games. With Green Bay likely to get ahead of the game script, Jacobs will get a lot of action, especially with New Orleans ranking 27th in rushing yards against per game (134.4). The only real issue is the odds since this will pay out less than $0.50 profit-per-dollar. But if you are willing to put up an enhanced stake – 1.5 or two units – you can still win some dough when Jacobs inevitably crosses the goal line. Plus, a Jacobs touchdown makes a great same-game-parlay leg if you want to go that route. Where: FanDuel Sportsbook Why: Reed shares the Packers team lead in touchdowns (7) with Tucker Kraft (more below). Even though he has not scored in two straight games, Reed still has three touchdowns in Green Bay’s past five games. Even though the Saints are tied for third in passing touchdowns against (14) this season, they have been giving up TDs through the air like crazy since they traded Marshon Lattimore to Washington. New Orleans has allowed six passing touchdowns in the past four games, and 13 in its past nine games, including two to Washington’s No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin on Sunday. Reed splits targets with Kraft, Christian Watson, and Romeo Doubs. But with Watson and Doubs combining for fewer TDs than Reed has, trusting him to score against the porous Saints ‘D’ is worthwhile. Where: FanDuel Sportsbook Why: Kraft’s anytime touchdown odds are as short as minus-money at some sportsbooks, even though the tight end is leading the Packers in receiving TDs (7) and tied with Reed for second-most scores behind Jacobs. Love has spread the ball around to his different receivers, especially in the red zone, since eight different Green Bay receivers have at least one touchdown and six receivers have at least two on the season. But Kraft has been a constant, with two scores in four games, all seven of his touchdowns coming in Green Bay’s past 11 since Love returned from an early-season injury. It is safe to assume multiple Packers players will score Monday night, which makes wagering Jacobs, Reed, and Kraft compelling plays. Where: FanDuel Sportsbook Why: Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback for New Orleans, and in two of his four games this season opposing defenses have scored touchdowns. Green Bay may only have one defensive score this season, but it does feature the NFL leader in INTs, Xavier McKinney (7) along with Jaire Alexander, who has Green Bay’s lone pick-six. The Packers are tied for fifth in interceptions (14) in the NFL, which means they should get at least one pick against Rattler. This is a very long-odds play, but if the Packers defense scores a touchdown, you will be rejoicing since the odds will pay out 6x your stake. Where: FanDuel Sportsbook Why: Valdes-Scantling actually leads the Saints in receiving touchdowns (4) despite playing in just six games since he was acquired from the Buffalo Bills. Despite failing to find pay dirt in two straight games, MVS has all of those scores over the Saints’ past five games. Foster Moreau (also +475 at DraftKings) was the target for New Orleans’ last-second touchdown and for the two-point attempt in its 20-19 loss to the Washington Commanders. But Valdes-Scantling has always been a speedy, deep threat, which is a more likely way for the Saints to score rather than completing a long sustained drive – since Rattler will be the QB and New Orleans will be without many of its big offensive weapons. Green Bay has allowed 19 passing touchdowns in 14 games, or about one per game. If the Saints find pay dirt through the air, it is safe to think Valdes-Scantling, who also spent his first four seasons in Green Bay, will be the scorer.Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Customers Bancorp, Inc. (CUBI)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff . Both had their doubters they could get here. Texas (12-2) still had to prove is was “ready” for the SEC. Arizona State (11-2) was picked to finish last in the Big 12. But the Sun Devils quickly started winning and having fun in some new road environments in college towns smaller than some of their stops in the more cosmopolitan old Pac-12. All-American running back Cam Skattebo led the barnstorming tour. “We were not used to getting tortillas thrown at us at Texas Tech. You're not used to some of these environments," Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “When you're in the Pac-12, you're playing in Seattle, you're playing in L.A., you're playing in Salt Lake City. We got to face a lot more small college town football with really, really great environments. ... It was definitely fun to join a new league," Dillingham said. And Dillingham laid down some Texas roots. The Sun Devils are recruiting Texas players out of high school, and the current roster has six transfers who started their college careers in burnt orange in Austin. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach (Steve Sarkisian's) program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “We know what we’re getting when we’re getting a guy from that program, and that’s a guy who has worked really hard, competed and been pushed. Those are the things that we like to bring in.” Safety Xavion Alford was named All-Big 12 . Defensive end Prince Dorbah is another Sun Devils starter. Defensive lineman Zac Swanson, who has two sacks this season, is another former Longhorn who said he relished a chance to beat his former team. Recruited by Texas out of Phoenix, Swanson was a reserve in 2022 and 2023 behind future NFL draft picks T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. “That's a team who kicked me out and said I'd never I was never going to be good enough to play there,” Swanson said last week. “That's something that has been on my agenda for a while.” Dillingham joked he'd like to get more Texas transfers this week. Sarkisian simply noted that he wished he'd signed Skattebo, a Californian who transferred from Sacramento State after the 2022 season. “I was unaware, so kudos to them. They found him, he's a heckuva player,” said Sarkisian, who also is a California native. Sarkisian said he was impressed by the Sun Devil's first-year success in the Big 12. “We were in that Big 12, what, for 27 years? We won four. This is their first year in and they won a Big 12 Championship. It’s a really hard thing to do,” Sarkisian said. “They’re playing with a ton of confidence right now. The last two months, I think they’re playing as good a football as anybody in the country.” Despite wining that last Big 12 title and a playoff appearance in 2023, Texas still faced skeptics that the Longhorns would take their lumps in the SEC this year. Texas was more than ready for the league and the Longhorns made it to the SEC championship game. Their only two losses have been to Georgia, the No. 2 seed in the playoff. Sarkisian still remembers his 5-7 Texas debut in 2021. The program wasn't ready for the SEC and the playoff back then, but it certainly is now. Texas is the only one of last year's four playoff teams to make the expanded 12-team field this year. “There’s a lot to be proud of, but mostly I’m proud of our veterans, our leaders, our seniors, because those guys went from 5-7 in year one, they went through 8-5 in year two, and they didn’t jump ship. They hung in there with us. They believed in what they were doing,” Sarkisian said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballHospitals move to defend drug discount program that pharmaceutical industry says is rife with abuseNathan Hochman, who campaigned for district attorney espousing a "hard middle approach" to battling crime and scored a resounding victory over progressive incumbent George Gascón in last month's election, is set to take the oath of office Tuesday as L.A. County's 44th head prosecutor. The 61-year-old former federal prosecutor -- who ran as an independent after seeking the state attorney general's office as a Republican in 2022 -- will be sworn in at noon in a ceremony outside the Hall of Justice, with former GOP Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger administering the oath. Hochman will carry what amounts to a mandate from L.A. County voters to get tougher on crime -- with the latest numbers giving him more than 1.9 million votes, or just under 60%, compared to Gascón's 1.3 million votes. Gascón conceded defeat on Nov. 6, one day after Election Day. Gascón was swept into office four years ago on a progressive platform - - but he became a target of critics, prominently Hochman, who accused him of being soft on crime as high-profile robberies, assaults and killings grabbed headlines. Gascón defended his record, denying that his policies led to an increase in crime and insisting that statistics show actual drops in many categories. But Hochman disputed those claims. "We'll go back to just two things -- the facts and the law," Hochman told his supporters on election night in Beverly Hills, where he grew up. Even while the votes were still being tallied on election night, Hochman told his backers that "the voices of the residents of L.A. County have been heard and they're saying enough is enough of George Gascón's policies and they look forward to a safer future." The Association of Deputy District Attorneys, which represents county prosecutors, hailed Hochman's victory as a "pivotal moment in the fight to return balance and accountability to the justice system and to prioritize public safety in a county that has seen a dangerous decline under the failed leadership of George Gascón." During a pre-election debate hosted by KNX News and the Los Angeles Times, Gascón highlighted his progressive policies -- several of which he implemented once he took office in 2020 -- such as limiting extra-long sentences for people accused of using a gun or being a gang member, prosecutions of juveniles as adults and no longer seeking the death penalty, though he later revised some of his policies. Gascón sought to go after corporate corruption, like on June 21, 2023, when he filed 22 felonies and two misdemeanor counts against S&W Atlas Iron & Metal Co. and its owners, Gary Joseph Weisenberg and Matthew Jacob Weisenberg, the father and son duo. But Hochman said such policies led to an increase in crime across the county, and that he would revoke several of Gascón's directives. Hochman had touted his "hard middle approach," stating it will not lead to mass incarceration but rather that cases would be reviewed individually and punishment meted out proportionally for the crime committed. According to the California Department of Justice, violent crime is up about 8% from 2019 to 2023 countywide, though in Los Angeles violent crime decreased by about 6%. "We should not be worse than any other D.A.'s office out there. The L.A. County D.A.'s Office used to be the gold standard by which all other D.A.'s offices had measured," Hochman said. Gascón insisted that his office had been holding criminals accountable for their crimes, including retail and residential theft. However, Hochman pointed to high-profile robberies of homes, 7-Eleven stores, retail and other local businesses that he said have led to increased concerns from residents and business owners over public safety. "We need to send a very strong message of enforcement, accountability and ultimately deterrent to those residential burglaries, and if they're coming, for instance, (from) overseas, from Chile or from Venezuela, we have to work with the federal government," Hochman said. Gascón survived two attempts to recall him, and during his tenure was also accused by 20 prosecutors of workplace retaliation. Hochman said morale in the D.A.'s office is at a "all-time low," accusing Gascón of creating "a dysfunctional office." During his campaign, Hochman touted what he calls his "Blueprint for Justice" that he said would "restore safety and justice to our county." As part of that blueprint, Hochman vowed to "restore the purpose of the District Attorney's Office to fairly, effectively and vigorously prosecute those who break laws in Los Angeles County based on the evidence and the law." Hochman said he would also "restore the integrity and independence of the district attorney by not making decisions based on a party affiliation or political ideology but solely on the facts and the law." One of Hochman's early high-profile cases will involve Erik and Lyle Menendez , who are serving life sentences without parole for the 1989 shotgun slayings of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers are waiting for a decision on their bid for release based on what their attorneys say is new evidence that they were sexually abused by their father. In the run-up to the election, Gascón announced that he supported the resentencing of the brothers, but a judge last week delayed a decision on the matter until January, giving Hochman time to review the case. The Menendez brothers' defense team submitted papers to Gov. Gavin Newsom requesting clemency, but the governor said he would not make any decision on the request until Hochman has a chance to review the nearly 35-year-old case. "The governor respects the role of the district attorney in ensuring justice is served and recognizes that voters have entrusted District Attorney-elect Hochman to carry out this responsibility," a statement from the governor's office said. "The governor will defer to the DA-elect's review and analysis of the Menendez case prior to making any clemency decisions." Additional reporting by City News Service.
Work and pensions minister Sir Stephen Timms said the move aims to drive “real improvements” for disabled people, whom the ministers will be encouraged to engage with on a regular basis. He told the Commons: “I am very pleased to be able to announce today the appointment of new lead ministers for disability in each Government department, they will represent the interests of disabled people, champion disability inclusion and accessibility within their departments. “I’m going to chair regular meetings with them and will encourage them to engage directly with disabled people and their representative organisations, as they take forward their departmental priorities. “And I look forward to this new group of lead ministers for disability together driving real improvements across Government for disabled people.” This came during an adjournment debate on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling raised concerns about “floating bus stops”, which have a cycle lane between the stop and the pavement. Intervening, the MP for Torbay, who is registered blind, said: “The Government needs to ban floating bus stops.” Sir Stephen said: “I do think this issue about floating bus stops is an important issue which we need to work across Government to reflect on.” Labour MP Debbie Abrahams, who led the debate, had earlier criticised the lack of accessibility for disabled people on trains. The Oldham East and Saddleworth MP said: “Our train network does not have level access, and we heard Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson from the other place make this plea back in the summer, absolutely outrageous what she was put through. “But I was absolutely shocked to find, when I had a presentation of the TransPennine route upgrade, that the rolling stock yet to be commissioned is not going to provide that level access. “It’s absolute nonsense, it’s not even in the design of that procurement, so we must do better than this.”HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freight Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FRGT, “Fr8Tech” or the “Company”), a logistics management innovation company, offering a diverse portfolio of technology-driven solutions that address distinct challenges within the supply chain ecosystem, today announced that the Company has adjourned its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), originally scheduled to be held on December 12, 2024, to Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1pm, Monterrey, Mexico time, in order to provide stockholders additional time within which to vote on all proposals. The Annual Meeting was convened to consider proposals (the “Proposals”) presented in the Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting of Members dated October 28, 2024, which is also available on the Company’s website at https://fr8technologies.com . At that time, there were not present in person, virtually or by proxy, a sufficient number of shares of the Company's common stock to constitute a quorum, leading to adjournment. At the time the Annual Meeting was adjourned, proxies had been submitted by holders representing 44.67% of the shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding on the record date and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting. During the period of adjournment, the Company and its proxy agent, Broadridge Financial Solutions, will continue to receive votes from the Company's stockholders with respect to the proposals set forth in the Proxy Statement. Proxies which have been received will remain valid for the adjourned Annual Meeting. Holders of the Company’s ordinary shares whose names are on the register of members of the Company at the close of business on October 24, 2024 are entitled to attend the adjourned Annual Meeting. Shareholders who have not yet cast their votes are encouraged to do so by voting online as described in proxy instructions delivered in connection with the Annual Meeting. About Freight Technologies Inc. Freight Technologies (Nasdaq: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech") is a technology company offering a diverse portfolio of proprietary platform solutions powered by AI and machine learning to optimize and automate the supply chain process. Focused on addressing the distinct challenges within the supply chain ecosystem, the Company’s portfolio of solutions includes the Fr8App platform for seamless OTR B2B cross-border shipping across the USMCA region; Fr8Now , a specialized service for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping; Fr8Fleet , a dedicated capacity service for enterprise clients in Mexico; and Waavely , a digital platform for efficient ocean freight booking and management of container shipments between North America and ports worldwide. Together, each product is interconnected within a unified platform to connect carriers and shippers and significantly improve matching and operation efficiency via innovative technologies such as live pricing and real-time tracking, digital freight marketplace, brokerage support, transportation management, fleet management, and committed capacity solutions. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit fr8technologies.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Fr8Tech’s and Fr8App Inc.’s actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, readers should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. 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Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the inability to obtain or maintain the listing of Fr8Tech’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq; (2) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (3) the possibility that Fr8Tech or Fr8App Inc. may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (4) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to Fr8App Inc.; (5) risks related to the organic and inorganic growth of Fr8App Inc.’s business and the timing of expected business milestones; and (6) other risks and uncertainties identified, including those under “Risk Factors,” to be filed in Fr8Tech other filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. Fr8Tech cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Fr8Tech and Fr8App Inc. caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Fr8Tech and Fr8App Inc. do not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in their expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Combat Sports Products Global market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-limited time only! The combat sports products market has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. It is projected to grow from $8.33 billion in 2023 to $8.89 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 6.8%. This historic period growth can be attributed to factors like the rising popularity of MMA and UFC events, global growth in combat sports participation, enhanced media coverage and live broadcasting of major combat sports events, the emergence of regional combat sports leagues, the evolution of combat sports training academies, and collaboration between brands and athletes for sponsorship agreements. What Is the Anticipated Growth Rate and Market Size of the Combat Sports Products Market? The combat sports products market is anticipated to see significant growth in the ensuing years. It is projected to reach $11.67 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 7.0%. This predicted growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors like the integration of smart technology in combat sports equipment, growing demand for high-performance combat sports gear, an increased focus on athlete safety and injury prevention, rising adoption of combat sports in youth fitness programs, expansion of combat sports merchandise and apparel lines, and growth in online retail channels for combat sports merchandise. Explore Comprehensive Insights Into The Global Combat Sports Products Market With A Detailed Sample Report: What Is The Primary Growth Driver of the Combat Sports Products Market? The increasing global participation in high-performance sports is predicted to significantly contribute to the growth of the combat sports products market. High-performance sports refer to competitive athletic activities wherein athletes strive to achieve the highest levels of excellence and performance through advanced training, strategy, and technology. The growing participation in these sports is influenced by factors such as increasing interest in achieving elite athletic goals, advancements in training technology, and greater opportunities for competitive success. Combat sports products are instrumental in bolstering participation in high-performance sports by providing specialized equipment and training tools that optimize performance, safety, and competitive edge for athletes. Pre-book the report at: Which Key Industry Players Are Behind the Growth of the Combat Sports Products Market? Major market players in the combat sports products market include Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Under Armour Inc., Reebok International Limited, RDX Sports Ltd., Koral Activewear Inc., Century LLC, Venum Group, Everlast Worldwide Inc., Meister International LLC, Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., Anthem Athletics LLC, Ringside Inc., Tatami Fightwear Ltd., Fuji Sports Inc., Title Boxing LLC, Revgear Sports Co., Rival Boxing Gear Inc., Gameness Sports, Combat Corner Professional LLC, Twins Special Co. Ltd., Industrias Reyes S.A. de C.V., Scramble Brand Limited, Toyam Sports Limited. What Key Trends Are Impacting the Size of the Combat Sport Products Market? Significant trends in the combat sports products domain such as surging demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products and growing popularity of personalized combat sports gear are impacting market size. The rising interest in hybrid combat sports events, development of customizable nutrition plans tailored for combat athletes, and the increased use of AI-powered performance tracking devices are also a part of the trends shaping the market. How Is the Global Combat Sports Products Market Segmented? 1 By Product Type: Protection, Apparel, Footwear, Accessories 2 By Sports Type: Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Other Sports 3 By Price: Low, Medium, High 4 By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline 5 By Consumer Group: Professional, Non-professional Regional Insights: North America Dominates the Combat Sports Products Market North America was the largest region in the combat sports products market in 2023. The regions covered in this market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. 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Sea Eagles powerbrokers are reportedly set to hand head coach Anthony Seibold a contract extension after he steered the Manly club to a finals appearance in 2024. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer > That is according to Code Sports , who are reporting the Brookvale-based outfit are set to announce his fresh two-year deal in the coming days. His new contract will see him remain at the helm of the Sea Eagles until the end of the 2027 season, with his current deal expiring at the end of 2025. The 50-year-old’s fresh extension was reportedly announced by chief executive Tony Mestrov as the club’s AGM on Thursday night. Manly were knocked out by the Roosters in the second week of the 2024 finals, with Seibold steering the Sea Eagles to post-season football in his second season at the helm. Seibold’s extension comes after a turbulent season for the former Broncos coach, with contract negotiations breaking down mid-season. Those talks were put on hold after Manly lost three games in-a-row, with their finals chances reducing by the week after sitting in 10th. MORE NRL NEWS ‘BIT ANNOYED’: After Hunt’s release Cook began ‘pestering’ Dragons to sign Ilias CRAWLEY: Why Hunt salary must spark change; Big-name trio on Bennett’s radar ‘FAKE’: Benji defends Tigers recruit over ‘misinterpreted’ interview before Roosters exit However, Seibold’s future is now set to be settled, being given the full support of the club’s board in his second stint in the NRL. Seibold previously won the Dally M coach of the year at the Rabbitohs in 2018, before enduring a turbulent spell in Brisbane and departing for English rugby union.
For years, Pat Verhaeghe didn’t think highly of Donald Trump as a leader. Then Verhaeghe began seeing more of Trump’s campaign speeches online and his appearances at sporting events. There was even the former president’s pairing with Bryson DeChambeau as part of the pro golfer’s YouTube channel series to shoot an under-50 round of golf while engaging in chitchat with his partner. “I regret saying this, but a while ago I thought he was an idiot and that he wouldn’t be a good president,” said the 18-year-old first-time voter. “I think he’s a great guy now.” Verhaeghe isn’t alone among his friends in suburban Detroit or young men across America. Although much of the electorate shifted right to varying degrees in 2024, young men were one of the groups that swung sharply toward Trump. More than half of men under 30 supported Trump, according to AP VoteCast , a survey of more than 120,000 voters, while Democrat Joe Biden had won a similar share of this group four years earlier. White men under 30 were solidly in Trump’s camp this year — about 6 in 10 voted for Trump — while young Latino men were split between the two candidates. Most Black men under 30 supported Democrat Kamala Harris, but about one-third were behind Trump. Young Latino men’s views of the Democratic Party were much more negative than in 2020, while young Black men’s views of the party didn’t really move. About 6 in 10 Latino men under 30 had a somewhat or very favorable view of the Democrats in 2020, which fell to about 4 in 10 this year. On the other hand, about two-thirds of young Black men had a favorable view of the Democrats this year, which was almost identical to how they saw the party four years ago. “Young Hispanic men, and really young men in general, they want to feel valued,” said Rafael Struve, deputy communications director for Bienvenido, a conservative group that focused on reaching young Hispanic voters for Republicans this year. “They’re looking for someone who fights for them, who sees their potential and not just their struggles.” Struve cited the attempted assassination of Trump during a July rally in Pennsylvania as one of the catalyzing moments for Trump’s image among many young men. Trump, Struve said, was also able to reach young men more effectively by focusing on nontraditional platforms like podcasts and digital media outlets. “Getting to hear from Trump directly, I think, really made all the difference,” Struve said of the former president’s appearances on digital media platforms and media catering to Latino communities, like town halls and business roundtables Trump attended in Las Vegas and Miami. 2025 will start with a 3.5% pay raise for Pennsylvania’s governor, lawmakers and judges The new, higher salaries are effective Jan. 1 for the executive and judicial branches and next week for lawmakers. 23 hours ago Not only did Trump spend three hours on Joe Rogan’s chart-topping podcast, but he took up DeChambeau’s “Break 50” challenge for the golfer’s more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers. Trump already had an edge among young white men four years ago, although he widened the gap this year. About half of white men under 30 supported Trump in 2020, and slightly less than half supported Biden. Trump’s gains among young Latino and Black men were bigger. His support among both groups increased by about 20 percentage points, according to AP VoteCast — and their feelings toward Trump got warmer, too. It wasn’t just Trump. The share of young men who identified as Republicans in 2024 rose as well, mostly aligning with support for Trump across all three groups. “What is most alarming to me is that the election is clear that America has shifted right by a lot,” said William He, founder of Dream For America, a liberal group that works to turn out young voters and supported Harris’ presidential bid. With his bombastic demeanor and a policy agenda centered on a more macho understanding of culture , Trump framed much of his campaign as a pitch to men who felt scorned by the country’s economy, culture and political system. Young women also slightly swung toward the former president, though not to the degree of their male counterparts. It’s unclear how many men simply did not vote this year. But there’s no doubt the last four years brought changes in youth culture and how political campaigns set out to reach younger voters. Democrat Kamala Harris’ campaign rolled out policy agendas tailored to Black and Latino men, and the campaign enlisted a range of leaders in Black and Hispanic communities to make the case for the vice president. Her campaign began with a flurry of enthusiasm from many young voters, epitomized in memes and the campaign’s embrace of pop culture trends like the pop star Charli XCX’s “brat” aesthetic . Democrats hoped to channel that energy into their youth voter mobilization efforts. “I think most young voters just didn’t hear the message,” said Santiago Mayer, executive director of Voters of Tomorrow, a liberal group that engages younger voters. Mayer said the Harris campaign’s pitch to the country was “largely convoluted” and centered on economic messaging that he said wasn’t easily conveyed to younger voters who were not already coming to political media. “And I think that the policies themselves were also very narrow and targeted when what we really needed was a simple, bold economic vision,” said Mayer. Trump also embraced pop culture by appearing at UFC fights, football games and appearing alongside comedians, music stars and social media influencers. His strategists believed that the former president’s ability to grab attention and make his remarks go viral did more for the campaign than paid advertisements or traditional media appearances. Trump’s campaign also heavily cultivated networks of online conservative platforms and personalities supportive of him while also engaging a broader universe of podcasts, streaming sites, digital media channels and meme pages open to hearing him. “The right has been wildly successful in infiltrating youth political culture online and on campus in the last couple of years, thus radicalizing young people towards extremism,” said He, who cited conservative activist groups like Turning Point USA as having an outsize impact in online discourse. “And Democrats have been running campaigns in a very old fashioned way. The battleground these days is cultural and increasingly on the internet.” Republicans may lose their broad support if they don’t deliver on improving Americans’ lives, Struve cautioned. Young men, especially, may drift from the party in a post-Trump era if the party loses the president-elect’s authenticity and bravado. Bienvenido, for one group, will double down in the coming years to solidify and accelerate the voting pattern shifts seen this year, Struve said. “We don’t want this to be a one and done thing,” he said. ___ Associated Press writer Joey Cappelletti in Lansing, Michigan, and AP polling editor Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux contributed to this report. Never miss a moment with the WHYY Listen App! Play, pause, and rewind the live radio stream, access on-demand audio features, and dive into podcasts from both local and national sources. WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.Percentages: FG .338, FT .800. 3-Point Goals: 8-22, .364 (Harris 4-5, Cook 3-9, Bostick 1-2, Filipovity 0-1, Jackson 0-1, Carpenter 0-2, Pickens 0-2). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 2. Blocked Shots: 2 (Cook, E.Tshimanga). Turnovers: 13 (Filipovity 3, Cook 2, Jackson 2, Bostick, Carpenter, E.Tshimanga, N.Tshimanga, Nnamoko, Pickens). Steals: 2 (Cook, Harris). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .288, FT .867. 3-Point Goals: 5-21, .238 (M.Johnson 2-5, Butler 2-7, Squire 1-2, Campbell 0-1, Felt 0-2, Thomas 0-4). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 3 (Felt 2, Butler). Turnovers: 8 (Campbell 3, Thomas 2, Exacte, Green, M.Johnson). Steals: 9 (Campbell 5, M.Johnson 3, Butler). Technical Fouls: None. .
New disability ministers will ‘champion’ inclusion and accessibility – ministerAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas won the Big 12 title in 2023 on its way out the door to the Southeastern Conference. It was still swinging open when Arizona State waltzed in and won the league title in its debut season. And now the old Big 12 champs meet the new Big 12 champs on the path toward a potential national title. The fifth-seeded Longhorns and fourth-seeded Sun Devils play News Years Day in the Peach Bowl in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff . Both had their doubters they could get here. Texas (12-2) still had to prove is was “ready” for the SEC. Arizona State (11-2) was picked to finish last in the Big 12. But the Sun Devils quickly started winning and having fun in some new road environments in college towns smaller than some of their stops in the more cosmopolitan old Pac-12. All-American running back Cam Skattebo led the barnstorming tour. “We were not used to getting tortillas thrown at us at Texas Tech. You're not used to some of these environments," Sun Devils coach Kenny Dillingham said Monday. “When you're in the Pac-12, you're playing in Seattle, you're playing in L.A., you're playing in Salt Lake City. We got to face a lot more small college town football with really, really great environments. ... It was definitely fun to join a new league," Dillingham said. And Dillingham laid down some Texas roots. The Sun Devils are recruiting Texas players out of high school, and the current roster has six transfers who started their college careers in burnt orange in Austin. “The guys we’ve gotten from Texas and coach (Steve Sarkisian's) program have been unbelievable,” Dillingham said. “We know what we’re getting when we’re getting a guy from that program, and that’s a guy who has worked really hard, competed and been pushed. Those are the things that we like to bring in.” Safety Xavion Alford was named All-Big 12 . Defensive end Prince Dorbah is another Sun Devils starter. Defensive lineman Zac Swanson, who has two sacks this season, is another former Longhorn who said he relished a chance to beat his former team. Recruited by Texas out of Phoenix, Swanson was a reserve in 2022 and 2023 behind future NFL draft picks T'Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy. “That's a team who kicked me out and said I'd never I was never going to be good enough to play there,” Swanson said last week. “That's something that has been on my agenda for a while.” Dillingham joked he'd like to get more Texas transfers this week. Sarkisian simply noted that he wished he'd signed Skattebo, a Californian who transferred from Sacramento State after the 2022 season. “I was unaware, so kudos to them. They found him, he's a heckuva player,” said Sarkisian, who also is a California native. Sarkisian said he was impressed by the Sun Devil's first-year success in the Big 12. “We were in that Big 12, what, for 27 years? We won four. This is their first year in and they won a Big 12 Championship. It’s a really hard thing to do,” Sarkisian said. “They’re playing with a ton of confidence right now. The last two months, I think they’re playing as good a football as anybody in the country.” Despite wining that last Big 12 title and a playoff appearance in 2023, Texas still faced skeptics that the Longhorns would take their lumps in the SEC this year. Texas was more than ready for the league and the Longhorns made it to the SEC championship game. Their only two losses have been to Georgia, the No. 2 seed in the playoff. Sarkisian still remembers his 5-7 Texas debut in 2021. The program wasn't ready for the SEC and the playoff back then, but it certainly is now. Texas is the only one of last year's four playoff teams to make the expanded 12-team field this year. “There’s a lot to be proud of, but mostly I’m proud of our veterans, our leaders, our seniors, because those guys went from 5-7 in year one, they went through 8-5 in year two, and they didn’t jump ship. They hung in there with us. They believed in what they were doing,” Sarkisian said. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football