In relief to former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao and former Minister T Harish Rao, the Telangana High Court on Tuesday suspended the order issued by the Principal Sessions Judge of Jayashankar Bhupalapally District and the notices issued against them. Justice K. Lakshman termed the lower court’s order as ‘absurd’ and directed the State Government to file its counter, while issuing notices to the complainant, Nagavelli Rajalingamurthy. The two prominent political figures had approached the High Court challenging a revision petition filed by Rajalingamurthy, who accused them of corruption in connection with the (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); collapse of the Medigadda Barrage. The Magistrate’s Court in Jayashankar Bhupalapally had dismissed the complaint earlier this year, ruling that it did not have jurisdiction over the matter, as it was not a Special Court under the Prevention of Corruption Act. However, Rajalingamurthy filed a revision petition before the Principal Sessions Judge, who, despite initial objections over jurisdiction, allowed the petition to proceed. As a result, in August 2024, notices were issued to KCR, Harish Rao, and six others, directing them to respond. The High Court has now suspended the said order and consequent notices, with the next hearing scheduled for January 7, 2025.Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference and classified documents cases against Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his pride in the progress India has made in the health and fitness sectors, highlighting various government initiatives promoting wellness and sports. Addressing the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat,' PM Modi said, "In this winter season, several activities related to sports and fitness are being organised across the country. I am happy that people are making fitness a part of their daily routine." He noted the growing enthusiasm for sports across India, citing examples like skiing in Kashmir and kite flying in Gujarat . He also praised campaigns such as 'Sunday On Cycle' and 'Cycling Tuesday,' which are encouraging more people to adopt cycling as a fitness activity. Highlighting a unique initiative, PM Modi spoke about the first-ever Bastar Olympics, describing it as a revolution in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, an area once plagued by Maoist violence. "A new revolution is taking shape in Bastar through the Bastar Olympics. It is a matter of great joy for me that this dream has come true. The mascot of the Bastar Olympics, the 'Wild Water Buffalo' and 'Hill Myna,' reflects the rich culture of Bastar. The defining mantra of this sports Mahakumbh is 'Karsay Ta Bastar Barsaye Ta Bastar,' which means 'Bastar will play, Bastar will win,'" he said. The Prime Minister highlighted the participation of 1.65 lakh players from seven districts in the Bastar Olympics, calling it "a proud story of the resolve of our youth." He mentioned the wide range of sports featured, including athletics, archery, badminton, football, hockey, weightlifting, karate, kabaddi, kho-kho, and volleyball, where young players have showcased exceptional talent. PM Modi also shared inspiring stories from the Bastar Olympics of participants, including -- Kari Kashyap, a silver medalist in archery; Payal Kawasi, who won a gold medal in javelin throw; Punem Sanna, a wheelchair racer from Dornapal in Sukma who transitioned from being under Naxal influence to winning medals; Ranju Sori, an archer from Kodagaon and the chosen 'Bastar Youth Icon.' "The Bastar Olympics is not just a sports event. It is a platform where development and sports are merging, where our youth are honing their talent and building a new Bharat. I urge all of you to encourage such sports events in your area, share stories of local sports talent using 'Khelega Bharat, Jeetega Bharat,' and give young players the opportunity to progress," he said. Turning to the health sector, PM Modi highlighted two significant achievements that have drawn global attention. "Both these successes have been achieved in the field of health. The first is in the fight against malaria, a challenge humanity has faced for over 4,000 years. At the time of Independence, malaria was one of our biggest health concerns. It ranks third among infectious diseases killing children between one month and five years of age. Today, I can proudly say that India has collectively and strongly fought this challenge," he said. Quoting a World Health Organization report, he stated, "India has seen an 80 per cent reduction in malaria cases and deaths between 2015 and 2023. This achievement is significant and a result of everyone's participation. From every corner of the country, people contributed to this success." He cited examples of community-driven efforts, such as the tea garden workers in Jorhat, Assam, who successfully used technology and social media to combat malaria, and the public campaigns in Haryana's Kurukshetra, where street plays and radio messages educated people about mosquito breeding prevention. The Prime Minister also highlighted progress in the fight against cancer, referencing a study by the medical journal The Lancet. "The chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India have increased significantly. Timely treatment, which means starting treatment within 30 days, has been greatly supported by the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. This scheme has enabled 90 per cent of cancer patients to start treatment on time," he said. He explained that financial barriers previously discouraged poor patients from seeking timely cancer diagnosis and treatment. "Now, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana has become a pillar of support, reducing financial problems in cancer treatment and encouraging people to come forward for timely care," he added. PM Modi emphasised the role of increased awareness, timely action, and assurance in battling cancer. "This achievement is a collective effort of our healthcare system, doctors, nurses, technical staff, and citizens. With everyone's support, our resolve to defeat cancer has become even stronger," he said. "There is only one mantra to fight cancer – Awareness, Action, and Assurance. Awareness means understanding cancer and its symptoms, action means timely diagnosis and treatment, and assurance means the belief that every possible help is available for patients," he concluded. ( With inputs from IANS) Ayushman Bharat scheme is godsend, says cancer-stricken family from Vadodara PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay tributes to former PM Manmohan Singh PM Modi takes stock of 8 big infra projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore
Optimization technology offers TikTok Shop Live sellers viewer insights to boost sales NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stickler today announced its launch as the first – and only – Live Selling Analytics Platform in the TikTok Shop App Store. With TikTok Shop rapidly expanding its global footprint in live commerce, Stickler's app sets a new standard for data-driven optimization, enabling brands, agencies and sellers to scale their live selling with ease and at very low cost. Stickler's solution also supports every local language where TikTok Shop operates to empower sellers worldwide by providing unparalleled insights into their live stream performance. "We've tracked over 100,000 hours of Live Commerce and understand the best practices of live selling and what makes it work. We're very happy to partner with TikTok Shop to release our technology through the App Store to help merchants in the U.S. when going live on TikTok Shop," said Stickler founder and CEO Fionn Hyndman . TikTok Shop guards its total retail sales closely, but Hyndman said he expects TikTok Shop will be delivering over $3 billion a month in GMV in the U.S. over November and December, and the number of live streams and session length should increase 30-60%, month-on-month. "We think it's safe to say that clients who go live are seeing it generate a return," Hyndman said. "Very few sellers are optimizing their live selling for TikTok's algorithm or the consumer. They need a tool like Stickler to give them the insight they lack. Insights drive effectiveness. Effectiveness drives results. And results drive spend. It has always been that way." TikTok Shop's Product Lead noted Stickler's app is the "best-in-class product that I've seen so far on the market when it comes to serving a global market and the challenges and nuances that come with Eastern and Western markets." Hyndman and team have been offering Stickler's custom app to brands in Southeast Asia since 2023, working with some of the region's leading traditional and direct-to-consumer brands. The Stickler live-selling app is now available now in the U.S. TikTok Shop App Store and across all TikTok Shop markets globally through custom application. For further information about the company and its services, visit http://www.stickler.live/ or please contact; Fionn Hyndman hello@stickler.live STICKLER FACT SHEET Founded in 2022, Stickler is a software-as-a-service platform focused on live commerce optimization. Stickler combines cutting-edge analytics with scalable optimization tools. Its three flagship products –Stickler, LiveScope, and LiveStage – empower brands to maximize their live selling results efficiently and effectively. Key Features of Stickler's TikTok Shop Integration Why Live Commerce Analytics & Optimization Matter As live commerce emerges as a ascendent form of online retail, TikTok Shop continues to lead with its innovative approach to engaging consumers and selling through a marketplace that is more similar to Amazon than Meta. Stickler amplifies this success by equipping sellers with the tools to: Stickler's Unique Selling Points Stickler was built to address the complexities of live commerce at scale. Its integration with TikTok Shop's App Store means brands and sellers can – for the first time – access real-time, actionable insights to optimize their live streams across markets. No more guesswork – just data-driven decisions to drive engagement, sales, and ROI. Many companies, brands and prominent sellers have told Stickler they don't understand this new way of going live via TikTok. Looking at available data, most successful brands go live for many more hours on TikTok Live than on other platforms. Stickler has cracked the best, most-effective way to optimize customer engagements and is making it globally available for sellers in every local language where TikTok Shop operates across 10 countries and markets. About Stickler Pte Ltd Stickler is a Live Commerce (Live Selling) enablement platform. We work with brands, creators, agencies and ecommerce companies to help them scale Live Commerce. We help manage the work flow and optimisation and help sellers do more with less resource. We don't believe in multi-streaming, we believe in being as effective as possible when you do stream. We are a multi-platform tool, designed with sellers at heart, aiming to make their Life, and their Lives easier Press Contact: Fionn Hyndman 16462432994 http://www.stickler.live View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stickler-first-with-live-commerce-analytics-app-in-tiktok-shop-app-store-302315529.html SOURCE Stickler Pte LtdLISBON, Portugal (AP) — Arsenal defender Gabriel kept Viktor Gyokeres quiet — then had the audacity to steal the in-demand Sporting Lisbon striker's trademark goal celebration. After heading in Arsenal's third first-half goal in the Champions League on Tuesday, Gabriel linked the fingers of his hands and placed them over his eyes, before laughing with his teammates. It was most likely a dig at Gyokeres, the Sweden striker who has quickly become one of European soccer's hottest properties . That is how Gyokeres celebrates his goals — and he has scored plenty of those this season. Gyokeres has scored 24 goals for Sporting in all competitions and was coming off netting four for Sweden in a Nations League match against Azerbaijan. Earlier in the first half, Gabriel had enjoyed tackling and dispossessing Gyokeres near the Arsenal area — waving both his arms in a gesture to the crowd. Gabriel's goal made it 3-0 to Arsenal at halftime and the English team went on to win 5-1, with Gyokeres failing to score. He did hit the post with a shot late in the game, however — after Gabriel had gone off with an injury. ___ AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer The Associated Press
Robert Half director Dirk Kempthorne sells $76,729 in stockOz Retail Group Predicts $70 Billion Pre-Christmas BonanzaASML Lead Plaintiff Deadline Approaching – Contact Robbins LLP for Information About the Class Action Against ASML Holding N.V.He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back. With word of these levies against goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump sent auto industry stocks plummeting, raised fears for global supply chains and unnerved the world's major economies. For Washington-watchers with memories of the Republican's first term, the impromptu policy volley on Monday evening foreshadowed a second term of startling announcements of all manner, fired off at all hours of the day from his smartphone. "Donald Trump is never going to change much of anything," said Larry Sabato, a leading US political scientist and director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. "You can expect in the second term pretty much what he showed us about himself and his methods in the first term. Social media announcements of policy, hirings and firings will continue." The first of Trump's tariff announcements -- a 25 percent levy on everything coming in from Mexico and Canada -- came amid an angry rebuke of lax border security at 6:45 pm on Truth Social, Trump's own platform. The United States is bound by agreements on the movement of goods and services brokered by Trump in a free trade treaty with both nations during his first term. But Trump warned that the new levy would "remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country" -- sowing panic from Ottawa to Mexico City. Seconds later, another message from the incoming commander-in-chief turned the focus on Chinese imports, which he said would be hit with "an additional 10% Tariff, above any additional Tariffs." The consequences were immediate. Almost every major US automaker operates plants in Mexico, and shares in General Motors and Stellantis -- which produce pickup trucks in America's southern neighbor -- plummeted. Canada, China and Mexico protested, while Germany called on its European partners to prepare for Trump to impose hefty tariffs on their exports and stick together to combat such measures. The tumult recalls Trump's first term, when journalists, business leaders and politicians at home and abroad would scan their phones for the latest pronouncements, often long after they had left the office or over breakfast. During his first four years in the Oval Office, the tweet -- in those days his newsy posts were almost exclusively limited to Twitter, now known as X -- became the quasi-official gazette for administration policy. The public learned of the president-elect's 2020 Covid-19 diagnosis via an early-hours post, and when Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani was assassinated on Trump's order, the Republican confirmed the kill by tweeting a US flag. The public and media learned of numerous other decisions big and small by the same source, from the introduction of customs duties to the dismissal of cabinet secretaries. It is not a communication method that has been favored by any previous US administration and runs counter to the policies and practices of most governments around the world. Throughout his third White House campaign, and with every twist and turn in his various entanglements with the justice system, Trump has poured his heart out on Truth Social, an app he turned to during his 20-month ban from Twitter. In recent days, the mercurial Republican has even named his attorney general secretaries of justice and health via announcements on the network. "He sees social media as a tool to shape and direct the national conversation and will do so again," said political scientist Julian Zelizer, a Princeton University professor. cjc/ft/dw/bjt
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Nick Singleton will decide whether to return to Penn State for his senior year or make himself available for the NFL draft whenever this season ends. Singleton has many factors to consider, including financial ones. But he believes he can work on much in his game if he does come back. “Everything,” he said Sunday. “There’s no one thing that I’m finished working on. There’s stuff I can work on. Running the ball. Catching the ball out of the backfield. Running different routes. Not just running back routes. Blocking, too. “We always talk about beating safeties one-on-one. I want to work on making safeties miss when I get the opportunity,” he said. Singleton is playing his best football of the season going into the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (TV-ESPN). He ran for 282 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Nittany Lions’ last three games. He leads them with 928 rushing yards and eight TDs and is third in receptions, with 39 for 342 yards and five TDs. He’s also enjoying his best health since early in the season. “We’re starting to see Nick as the running back we envisioned,” Penn State assistant coach Ja’Juan Seider said. “He’s playing the game using different paces. He’s setting up blocks better. He’s starting to show that in the last four or five weeks. “He’s starting to really understand who he is as a running back,” he said. “This kid is starting to be really, really good. He’s always been good, but now he’s being special good.” Since his arrival from Gov. Mifflin as the top high school player in the country, Singleton has made quantum leaps in his receiving and pass blocking. During a stretch against Illinois in September, he made a crushing block on a linebacker to protect quarterback Drew Allar and ran over a defender after catching a pass. The two plays prompted Seider to jump up and down on the sideline. “Those are the ways his game has evolved,” Seider said. “He wasn’t a natural receiver his freshman year. We wouldn’t even throw it to him. Now he’s becoming more adept. I’m really proud of that evolution in his game.” Singleton’s leadership also is valuable, especially as a role model to freshmen Corey Smith and Quinton Martin. Although he doesn’t say much, teammates listen when he speaks. “Early on, Nick wasn’t going to talk a lot,” Seider said. “The new Nick, the junior year Nick, has matured. Now Nick will talk. Nick is having fun. Now he understands how to lead. “Nick’s work ethic is like a walk-on trying to be noticed,” he said. “To this day, he’s going to finish every wind sprint first. He’s probably the strongest kid on our team pound for pound. He doesn’t take short cuts. That’s what makes Nick the player he is.” Singleton has a chance to become the first Penn State back with multiple 1,000-yard rushing seasons since Saquon Barkley in 2016-17. He’s averaging 6.4 yards per carry and thriving under first-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. He and backfield mate Kaytron Allen have rushed for almost 400 yards the last two games against Oregon and SMU. “They’re so complementary to each other in terms of their skill sets and how we use them,” Kotelnicki said. “They’re impact players. Part of my responsibility is making sure the impact players get the ball. They’re both playing football at the highest level they have this year.” Singleton has been projected to be taken anywhere between the second and fourth round if he enters the 2025 NFL draft. His focus has always been to be the best, so being a first-round pick is important to him. “I always strive for that,” he said. “Coach Seider always says, ‘If you come to Penn State to play running back, you don’t want to go in the second or third round.’ That’s not bad, but you always try to accomplish going in the first round.”
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Trump brings back government by social mediaShopping the best toys for the kids in your life can be truly challenging, especially if they're in the toddler age range. It requires dedicated research to discover which toys are most popular, which toys are age appropriate, and which toy they will truly love and enjoy playing with. Remember, their budding interests are waiting to be explored, so a bit of trial and error may be needed to discover the toys that resonate best with them. Luckily, Amazon has a whole section dedicated to the best toys for kids, including the best-selling toys and top-rated ones, too. Ahead, we narrowed down the best toys for little kids to shop on Amazon this holiday season. We found options for all interests, whether they enjoy a hands-on building project, being active, or a unique sensory toy . Many of them are even designed for little ones, thus making it so much easier for us adults to put together. Whether you're shopping for your toddler, your niece or nephew , or your best friend's children, keep scrolling to shop the 12 best toys for little kids on Amazon. 30 of the Best Gifts For 2-Year-Olds Best Crystal Ball Toy Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball ($42, originally $85) If your little one has an interest in magic, this enchanting crystal ball will be a perfect fit for them. They can use the included wand to cast spells, and the crystal ball responds accordingly. Best Activity Book Melissa & Doug Water Wow! On The Farm Activity Book ($8) The beauty of this activity book is that it can be reused over and over again. How it works is that it features four reusable white pages with line drawings, and when children use a water pen on them, they come to life with color. Best Sensory Toy BUNMO Pop Tubes ($7, originally $12) These colorful tubes stretch over two feet and can connect for hours of sensorial entertainment. Whether they create shapes or simply make sounds with them, they'll be a hit (for under $10, no less!). Best Building Set PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set ($18, originally $26) Kids can build any structure they can dream up with these colorful tiles. It's the number one bestseller in "Toy Magnetic Building Sets" on Amazon, with an overwhelming amount of five-star ratings. Ideal for ages three and up, they also make a great gift idea. Best Stuffed Animal TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie ($13, originally $15) For those with little ones who adore their stuffed animals and plushies, this reversible octopus toy is a must-have. With its super-soft texture, it's perfect for cuddling, but what makes it even more special is its dual purpose: it doubles as a communication tool. Your child can express themselves by flipping it inside out, revealing a happy or sad face. Best Modeling Compound Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack ($15, originally $22) Go back to basics with this Play-Doh kit. Little ones will have hours of fun unleashing their creativity with all the different colors. Best Sensory Play Set Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin ($15) There are several versions of this sensory bin toy, each uniquely themed to cater to different interests. For instance, this particular one comes stocked with all the essentials to create pretend ice cream cones or bowls. However, there's also an exciting construction zone version, an adventurous dinosaur dig edition, and more. Shop From These LGBTQ-Owned Businesses For the Coolest Holiday Gifts Best Sports Toy VTech Smart Shots Sports Center ($34, originally $40) If your child likes to be active, they'll likely love this sports center. They can choose between soccer or basketball, and there's even an LED scoreboard that counts baskets and goals up to 10. Best Splash Pad SplashEZ 3-in-1 Splash Pad ($24, originally $40) This splash pad is ideal for playing in the summer heat. The base is decorated with animals from A to Z, creating a perfect environment for kids to stay cool while learning the alphabet at the same time. Best Play Tent Space World Play Tent ($24, originally $35) Your kiddo will love this play tent. They can explore the great cosmos and beyond right in your living room — but it's suitable for outdoor use, too. Best Basketball Set Little Tikes Easy Score Basketball Set ($50) Whether you place this basketball hoop indoors or outdoors, it's bound to keep tykes active. The hoop adjusts height, and it also comes with three junior-size basketballs. Best Bubbles Fubbles Bubbles ($16, originally 18) Bubbles are the ultimate toddler delight, and this bucket full of them is perfect for your "I-can-do-it" little one. With a spill-proof design, it ensures mess-free fun, and the convenient handle makes it easy to carry around. 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Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season , backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title by routing the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday. Barkley has 2,005 yards and needs 101 in next week’s mostly meaningless regular-season finale to top Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. The Eagles (13-3) led 24-7 in the third quarter when Pickett was drilled by defensive end Micah Parsons, ending his first start in place of the concussed Jalen Hurts. Tanner McKee, a career third-stringer, entered the game and the Eagles finished the drive with a field goal. McKee later threw two TD passes, a 20-yarder to A.J. Brown and a 25-yarder to DeVonta Smith, in front of a roaring crowd delighted to watch the Eagles dominate their fiercest rival to wrap up the division title and at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Hurts was injured in last week’s loss at Washington and remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol — he didn’t practice all week — which opened the door for Pickett to start. Pickett, acquired from Pittsburgh in the offseason, played with extra protection under his jersey after he suffered a rib injury when he was pressed into service against the Commanders. Sore ribs or not, Pickett was pumped for this start all week. He was raised a diehard Eagles fan in central New Jersey about 80 miles from Lincoln Financial Field and recalled “great memories” of going to games with his dad and grandfather since he was 5 years old. The 26-year-old Pickett said he had plenty of family at the Linc to cheer him on against Dallas (7-9). More than 60,000 other Eagles rooted him on, too, but Pickett’s dream day ended prematurely. He finished 10 of 15 for 143 yards. The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.” 3 months ago With the Eagles no longer having a division title to play for, it’s likely Hurts will rest another week ahead of the playoffs. Now, Pickett could be sidelined as well — possibly forcing McKee into the starting lineup. Barkley had 31 carries and his last one went for 23 yards to push him over 2,000. He could also sit out rather than risk injury chasing Dickerson’s record. Barkley, who left the Giants and signed a three-year deal with the Eagles for $26 million guaranteed, set the NFL mark for most yards rushing in a player’s first season with a new team. The friends and family that traveled to see Pickett play had to wait a bit after Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned an interception 69 yards for a score on Dallas’ opening drive. Cooper Rush — who threw for 147 yards and had two interceptions — followed on the next drive for Dallas with a 4-yard TD pass to Jalen Tolbert. Pickett connected with Grant Calcaretta for 34 yards and then hit Smith — who had six catches total for 120 yards — for a 22-yard score and a 14-7 lead. The Eagles’ defense broke the game open for Pickett when a recovered fumble led to Jake Elliott’s 31-yard field goal and Gardner-Johnson’s second pick of the day set up Pickett’s rushing score on a tush push. Just like Hurts. Pickett, who completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards, took two tough shots on the same drive on the third: Odighizuwa was flagged for roughing the passer on a late hit and Parsons delivered the knockout blow. The Eagles were thrilled to have a capable backup QB who went 14-10 as a starter with the Steelers. His performance prompted Pittsburgh legend and Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw to say the Steelers never should have gotten rid of him. Injuries Cowboys: S Donovan Wilson suffered a knee injury ... Played without All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb, who was shut down for the final two weeks with a sprained right shoulder. Eagles: DE Bryce Huff briefly left with a shoulder injury sustained in his first game back since he was activated off the injured list. He had wrist surgery. Up next The Cowboys host Washington next week in their final game of the season. The Eagles tune up for the playoffs with a home game against the Giants. Saturdays just got more interesting. Busy week? Our weekend newsletter will catch you up on the best local stories of the week. Sign up for the WHYY News Wrap-Up today. 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.Fast Casual Concepts, Inc. Announces Acquisition of CK Distribution Fast Casual Concepts Inc. (FCCI: OTC) ("Company”) announces acquiring 100% of CK Distribution, a wholesale and retail distributor of nonalcoholic mixers throughout the State of Florida - www.7sinsmixes.com. CK Distribution is a wholesale and retail distributor of nonalcoholic mixers throughout the State of Florida. The acquisition is the first step towards a new business direction of Fast Casual Concepts, Inc. Prior to this acquisition, the Company underwent a 1 for 4 reverse stock split and the total remaining common shares outstanding are 26,112,754. Management intends to provide the shareholders with the best opportunities possible and the board of directors believes that this acquisition will position the Company well for future growth and opportunity. George Athanasiadis, CEO of Fast Casual Concepts, Inc. stated, "This acquisition is an exciting new opportunity, and I believe we have an opportunity for rapid growth in a very lucrative market.” About CK Distribution: CK Distribution sells nonalcoholic mixers through wholesale and retail channels. Some of CK Distributions' products can be found at www.7sinsmixes.com . Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Except for historical matters contained herein, statements made in this press release are forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may”, "will”, "to”, "plan”, "expect”, "believe”, "anticipate”, "intend”, "could”, "would”, "estimate,” or "continue”, or the negative other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risk, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date hereof. Additional information regarding the factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements is available in the Company's filings with OTC Markets. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements publicly or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. 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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising near records Monday and adding to last week’s gains. The S&P 500 was 0.1% higher, as of 12:56 p.m. Eastern time, and sitting a bit below its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 286 points, or 0.7%, to its own record set on Friday, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.1% higher. Treasury yields also eased in the bond market amid what some analysts called a “Bessent bounce” after President-elect Donald Trump said he wants Scott Bessent , a hedge fund manager, to be his Treasury Secretary. Bessent has advocated for reducing the U.S. government’s deficit, which is how much more it spends than it takes in through tax and other revenue. Such an approach could soothe worries on Wall Street that Trump’s policies may lead to a much bigger deficit, which in turn would put upward pressure on Treasury yields. After climbing above 4.44% immediately after Trump’s election, the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell back to 4.30% Monday, down from 4.41% late Friday. That’s a notable move, and lower yields help make it cheaper for all kinds of companies and households to borrow money. They also give a boost to prices for stocks and other investments. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks the market’s expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do with overnight interest rates, also slid. The Fed began cutting its main interest rate just a couple months ago from a two-decade high, hoping to keep the job market humming after bringing high inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. But immediately after Trump’s victory, traders reduced bets for how many cuts the Fed may deliver next year. They were worried Trump's preference for lower tax rates and higher spending on the border would balloon the national debt. On Monday, traders went back to increasing their bets for the number of cuts possible in 2025, according to data from CME Group. A report coming on Wednesday could influence how much the Fed may cut rates. Economists expect it to show that an underlying inflation trend the Fed prefers to use accelerated to 2.8% last month from 2.7% in September. Higher inflation would make the Fed more reluctant to cut rates as deeply or as quickly as it would otherwise. Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle expects that to slow by the end of next year to 2.4%, but he said inflation would be even lower if not for expected tariff increases on imports from China and autos favored by Trump. In the stock market, Bath & Body Works jumped 14.8% after delivering stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The seller of personal care products and home fragrances also raised its financial forecasts for the full year, even though it still sees a “volatile retail environment” and a shorter holiday shopping season this year. Much focus has been on how resilient U.S. shoppers can remain, given high prices across the economy and still-high interest rates. Last week, two major retailers sent mixed messages. Target tumbled after giving a dour forecast for the holiday shopping season. It followed Walmart , which gave a much more encouraging outlook. Another big retailer, Macy’s, said Monday its sales for the latest quarter were in line with its expectations, but it will delay the release of its full financial results. It found a single employee had intentionally hid up to $154 million in delivery expenses, and it needs more time to complete its investigation. Macy’s stock fell 3.3%. Among the market's leaders were several companies related to the housing industry. Monday's drop in Treasury yields could translate into easier mortgage rates, which could spur activity for housing. Builders FirstSource, a supplier or building materials, rose 6.8% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. Among homebuilders, D.R. Horton climbed 6.1%, PulteGroup added 5.9% and Lennar rose 5.5%. In stock markets abroad, indexes moved modestly across much of Europe after finishing mixed in Asia. In the crypto market, bitcoin was trading around $95,300 after threatening to hit $100,000 late last week for the first time. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.By Dan Gelston Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley rushed for 167 yards to top 2,000 on the season, backup quarterback Kenny Pickett ran and threw for scores before departing with injured ribs, and the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the NFC East title by routing the Dallas Cowboys 41-7 on Sunday. Barkley has 2,005 yards and needs 101 in next week’s mostly meaningless regular-season finale to top Eric Dickerson and his 2,105 yards for the Los Angeles Rams in 1984. The Eagles (13-3) led 24-7 in the third quarter when Pickett was drilled by defensive end Micah Parsons, ending his first start in place of the concussed Jalen Hurts. Tanner McKee, a career third-stringer, entered the game and the Eagles finished the drive with a field goal. McKee later threw two TD passes, a 20-yarder to A.J. Brown and a 25-yarder to DeVonta Smith, in front of a roaring crowd delighted to watch the Eagles dominate their fiercest rival to wrap up the division title and at least the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Hurts was injured in last week’s loss at Washington and remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol — he didn’t practice all week — which opened the door for Pickett to start. Pickett, acquired from Pittsburgh in the offseason, played with extra protection under his jersey after he suffered a rib injury when he was pressed into service against the Commanders. Sore ribs or not, Pickett was pumped for this start all week. He was raised a diehard Eagles fan in central New Jersey about 80 miles from Lincoln Financial Field and recalled “great memories” of going to games with his dad and grandfather since he was 5 years old. The 26-year-old Pickett said he had plenty of family at the Linc to cheer him on against Dallas (7-9). More than 60,000 other Eagles rooted him on, too, but Pickett’s dream day ended prematurely. He finished 10 of 15 for 143 yards. With the Eagles no longer having a division title to play for, it’s likely Hurts will rest another week ahead of the playoffs. Now, Pickett could be sidelined as well — possibly forcing McKee into the starting lineup. Barkley had 31 carries and his last one went for 23 yards to push him over 2,000. He could also sit out rather than risk injury chasing Dickerson’s record. Barkley, who left the Giants and signed a three-year deal with the Eagles for $26 million guaranteed, set the NFL mark for most yards rushing in a player’s first season with a new team. The friends and family that traveled to see Pickett play had to wait a bit after Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned an interception 69 yards for a score on Dallas’ opening drive. Cooper Rush — who threw for 147 yards and had two interceptions — followed on the next drive for Dallas with a 4-yard TD pass to Jalen Tolbert. Pickett connected with Grant Calcaretta for 34 yards and then hit Smith — who had six catches total for 120 yards — for a 22-yard score and a 14-7 lead. The Eagles’ defense broke the game open for Pickett when a recovered fumble led to Jake Elliott’s 31-yard field goal and Gardner-Johnson’s second pick of the day set up Pickett’s rushing score on a tush push. Just like Hurts. Pickett, who completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards, took two tough shots on the same drive on the third: Odighizuwa was flagged for roughing the passer on a late hit and Parsons delivered the knockout blow. The Eagles were thrilled to have a capable backup QB who went 14-10 as a starter with the Steelers. His performance prompted Pittsburgh legend and Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw to say the Steelers never should have gotten rid of him. S Donovan Wilson suffered a knee injury. ... Played without All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb, who was shut down for the final two weeks with a sprained right shoulder. DE Bryce Huff briefly left with a shoulder injury sustained in his first game back since he was activated off the injured list. He had wrist surgery. The Cowboys host Washington next week in their final game of the season. The Eagles tune up for the playoffs with a home game against the Giants.
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