Motoring News Don't miss out on the headlines from Motoring News. Followed categories will be added to My News. Two of the world’s biggest car manufacturers – well known to Aussie motorists – have said they are exploring merger talks which could drastically change the vehicle market. It’s a further example of the radical restructuring of the automotive industry in the wake of electric vehicles and competition from Chinese brands. Honda and Nissan, both of Japan, have confirmed they are exploring a deal to bring the firms together. Japanese newspaper Nikkei said a memorandum of understanding between the two was expected to be signed as early as next week. “Honda and Nissan are exploring various possibilities for future collaboration, leveraging each other’s strengths,” the companies said in a statement on Tuesday. “If there are any updates, we will inform our stakeholders at the appropriate time.” It’s been reported that rival Japanese car firm Mitsubishi could also be part of any future merger. Nissan owns 24 per cent of Mitsubishi. A three-way tie up could create the world’s third largest car maker with only Japanese rival Toyota and German behemoth Volkswagen bigger. Nissan has 4 per cent of the Australian car market and Honda 6 per cent. (FILES) The emblem of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor is seen at a showroom in Yokohama on May 9, 2024. (Photo by Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP) Nissan and Honda have storied histories but have been t by challenges in recent years. In its most recent financial results, Nissan stated its profit margin had plummeted from 5.6 per cent to just 0.5 per cent over the year while it cut its annual profit margin by 70 per cent. The maker of the Qashqai, Navara and Leaf models was rocked last month when French car giant Renault said it would sell its controlling stake after 25 year of partnership. That led Nissan, founded in 1911, scrambling to find a new backer. “We have 12 or 14 months to survive,” a senior official close to Nissan said. CR-V, Civic and Accord maker Honda is going through a turbulent time too, albeit slightly less rocky. Last month it announced it expected full year profits it be around 14 per cent lower than last year. With a market capitalisation of $68 billion, Honda would be the major partner in any merger with Nissan which is worth $15bn. A Honda logo outside a dealership in Tokyo. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) China and US woes Like most western vehicle makers, Nissan and Honda have been heavily invested in the Chinese market. However, the rise of electric vehicles has stymied growth. While booth brands produce EVs, in China home grown manufacturers have grabbed more of the market from foreign brands. In China, brands like BYD and Great Wall are seen as more economical and technologically advanced. Where once Chinese motorists may have shunned Chinese brands now they are being embraced. In the US, and many other overseas markets, Tesla has been outperforming more established vehicle makers EVs. The 2023 Nissan X-Trail ST-L e-power. ‘Left it a bit late’ Talking to US network MSNBC , Peter Wells from the UK’s Cardiff University Centre for Automotive Industry Research said the joining of Honda and Nissan would create economies of scale. “Nissan has been struggling in the market, it’s been struggling at home, it doesn’t have the right product line-up. “There are so many warning signs, so many red flags around Nissan at the moment that something had to happen,” he said. “Whether this is the answer is another question.” But Prof Wells warned “they may have left it a bit late,” and that neither firm has the most current industry tech or products to compete effectively. Chinese car manufacturer BYD is on display at the Essen Motor Show in Essen, western Germany on December 4, 2024. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) The merger talks conformation sent Nissan shares surging by 24 per cent ion Wednesday, US time. Nissan was already close to finalising terms on an electric vehicle partnership with rival Honda. So a more formal merger would not be unexpected. Nissan has been criticised for falling behind on hybrid technology , with rivals such as Toyota, Hyundai and Kia having capitalised on the boom in petrol-electric models. Nissan does offer its own take on the hybrid theme with its e-Power models, which use a petrol engine only as a generator for an electric motor and battery pack. That tech is available in high-grade versions of the Qashqai small SUV and X-Trail family SUV in Australia. – with Matt Campbell and David Campbell. 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Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Salesforce unveiled a major upgrade to its artificial intelligence platform on Tuesday, introducing technology that enables AI agents to perform deeper reasoning and take more autonomous actions across enterprise workflows — part of what the company’s CEO frames as an ambitious push into “digital labor.” The San Francisco software giant’s Agentforce 2.0 represents a significant evolution in how AI assistants operate within businesses, moving beyond simple chatbots to AI agents that can understand complex requests, access relevant company data, and independently complete multi-step tasks. “We’re creating a new industry,” said Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s chief executive, at a press conference announcing the release. “This isn’t just about managing and sharing information and data anymore. We’re a digital labor provider.” How Atlas Reasoning Engine powers next-generation enterprise AI The upgraded platform introduces what Salesforce calls the Atlas Reasoning Engine , which enables AI agents to engage in more sophisticated analysis and decision-making. Unlike traditional AI assistants that provide quick responses based on pattern matching, Atlas employs “ System 2 ” reasoning — a more deliberative approach inspired by psychologist Daniel Kahneman’s research on human thought processes. “The reasoning engine should be one of the first factors enterprise organizations consider when comparing digital labor options,” said Claire Cheng, Ph.D., VP of Machine Learning and Engineering at Salesforce. Early results appear promising. In testing, Agentforce 2.0 achieved a 33% improvement in answer accuracy compared to DIY AI solutions, while doubling response relevance, according to Salesforce. The company has already deployed the technology internally. At help.salesforce.com , AI agents now handle 83% of customer support queries independently, with human escalations dropping by 50% since implementation two weeks ago. “Suddenly, as a CEO, I’m not just managing human beings, but I’m also managing agents,” said Benioff. “There is an authentic agentic layer around the platform today. It’s not some vision fantasy in the future idea, it’s what is happening right now.” Digital labor: The key to solving global workforce challenges Salesforce’s push into “digital labor” comes amid growing labor shortages across industries. With birth rates declining and companies struggling to fill positions, Benioff sees AI agents as a crucial solution for business growth. “To unlock GDP growth, we need breakthrough technology. We have to become a digital labor provider,” he said. “This is the new horizon for business — this idea that a door has opened and business will never be the same.” The technology is already finding real-world applications. The Adecco Group , a global staffing firm, is using Agentforce to process millions of resumes and match candidates to opportunities. Digital tablet maker reMarkable deployed it for customer service, while accounting firm 1-800 Accountant expects to deflect 65% of incoming service requests using AI agents. Behind the tech: The innovation powering Salesforce’s AI revolution Under the hood, Agentforce 2.0 introduces several technical advances. The Atlas Reasoning Engine creates detailed semantic understanding of company data and processes, enabling more contextual responses. “We’re able to associate each data component with contextual metadata information, which allows us to find the mapping between data and the corresponding semantic meaning,” explained Silvio Savarese, who leads Salesforce’s AI research. “This enables much more relevant, much more aligned responses to user queries.” The platform also introduces enhanced integration with Slack, Salesforce’s workplace messaging platform, allowing employees to work alongside AI agents directly in their communication flows. “If you want these agents to be used, to be engaged with, and you want them to get better over time, having them where people are already working is critical,” said Rob Seaman, who oversees Slack integration. Looking ahead, Salesforce envisions expanding into physical robotics, with Benioff announcing plans for a “robot force partner program” to connect physical robots with the company’s AI agent platform. Trust, security, and the ruture: Navigating AI’s enterprise integration For Salesforce, the stakes of this initiative are significant. While the company expects $38 billion in revenue this year from its traditional software business, Benioff believes the digital labor market represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity. However, challenges remain, particularly around trust and security. Salesforce emphasizes its “ trust layer ” that prevents toxic content and maintains data privacy, while giving customers control over how agents operate within their organizations. “These things act as a user — they don’t have God permissions or admin permissions,” noted Seaman. “We don’t create any holes for the AI to see things that it should not be able to.” As businesses grapple with persistent labor shortages and productivity challenges, Salesforce is betting that AI agents will become an essential part of the modern workforce. The company’s vision suggests a future where human employees work alongside AI agents that can handle increasingly complex tasks — fundamentally changing how businesses operate and scale. “This is the beginning of the beginning,” said Benioff. “When you’re at the beginning of the beginning, you see these little things, and then you try to extrapolate what this is going to be. 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The long sports-filled Thanksgiving weekend is a time when many Americans enjoy gathering with friends and family for good food, good company and hopefully not too much political conversation. Also on the menu — all the NFL and college sports you can handle. Here's a roadmap to one of the biggest sports weekends of the year, with a look at marquee games over the holiday and how to watch. All times are in EST. All odds are by BetMGM Sportsbook. • NFL: There is a triple-header lined up for pro football fans. Chicago at Detroit, 12:30 p.m., CBS: Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears go against the Lions, who are one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl in February. Lions favored by 10. New York at Dallas, 4:30 p.m., Fox: The Giants and Cowboys are both suffering through miserable seasons and are now using backup quarterbacks for different reasons. But if Dallas can figure out a way to win, it will still be on the fringe of the playoff race. Cowboys favored by 3 1/2. Miami at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m., NBC/Peacock: The Packers stumbled slightly out of the gate but have won six of their past seven games. They'll need a win against Miami to try to keep pace in the NFC North. Packers favored by 3. • College Football: Memphis at No. 18 Tulane, 7:30 p.m., ESPN. If college football is your jam, this is a good warmup for a big weekend. The Tigers try to ruin the Green Wave’s perfect record in the American Athletic Conference. Tulane is favored by 14. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes works in the pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of Sunday's game in Charlotte, N.C. • NFL: A rare Friday showdown features the league-leading Chiefs. Las Vegas at Kansas City, 3 p.m. Prime Video: The Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are 12-point favorites over the Raiders. • College Basketball: Some of the top programs meet in holiday tournaments around the country. Battle 4 Atlantis championship, 5:30 p.m., ESPN: One of the premier early season tournaments, the eight-team field includes No. 3 Gonzaga, No. 14 Indiana and No. 24 Arizona. Rady Children's Invitational, 6 p.m., Fox: It's the championship game for a four-team field that includes No. 13 Purdue and No. 23 Mississippi. • College Football: There is a full slate of college games to dig into. Oregon State at No. 11 Boise State, noon, Fox: The Broncos try to stay in the College Football Playoff hunt when they host the Beavers. Boise State favored by 19 1/2. Oklahoma State at No. 23 Colorado, noon, ABC: The Buffaloes and Coach Prime are still in the hunt for the Big 12 championship game when they host the Cowboys. Colorado favored by 16 1/2. Georgia Tech at No. 6 Georgia, 7:30 p.m., ABC: The Bulldogs are on pace for a spot in the CFP but host what could be a tricky game against rival Georgia Tech. Georgia favored by 19 1/2. • NBA. After taking Thanksgiving off, pro basketball returns. Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Lakers, 10 p.m., ESPN: The Thunder look like one of the best teams in the NBA's Western Conference. They'll host Anthony Davis, LeBron James and the Lakers. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the first half of a Nov. 23 game against the Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles. • College Football. There are more matchups with playoff implications. Michigan at No. 2 Ohio State, noon, Fox: The Wolverines are struggling one season after winning the national title. They could make their fan base a whole lot happier with an upset of the Buckeyes. Ohio State favored by 21. No. 7 Tennessee at Vanderbilt, noon, ABC: The Volunteers are a fairly big favorite and have dominated this series, but the Commodores have been a tough team this season and already have achieved a monumental upset over Alabama. Tennessee favored by 11. No. 16 South Carolina at No. 12 Clemson, noon, ESPN: The Palmetto State rivals are both hanging on the edge of the CFP playoff race. A win — particularly for Clemson — would go a long way toward clinching its spot in the field. Clemson favored by 2 1/2. No. 3 Texas at No. 20 Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. ABC: The Aggies host their in-state rival for the first time since 2011 after the Longhorns joined the SEC. Texas favored by 5 1/2. Washington at No. 1 Oregon, 7:30 p.m., NBC: The top-ranked Ducks have been one of the nation’s best teams all season. They’ll face the Huskies, who would love a marquee win in coach Jedd Fisch’s first season. Oregon favored by 19 1/2. • NBA: A star-studded clash is part of the league's lineup. Golden State at Phoenix, 9 p.m., NBA TV: Steph Curry and the Warriors are set to face the Suns' Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. • NFL: It's Sunday, that says it all. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 1 p.m., CBS: Joe Burrow is having a great season for the Bengals, who are struggling in other areas. They need a win to stay in the playoff race, hosting a Steelers team that's 8-3 and won five of their past six. Bengals favored by 3. Arizona at Minnesota, 1 p.m., Fox: The Cardinals are tied for the top of the NFC West while the Vikings are 9-2 and have been one of the biggest surprises of the season with journeyman Sam Darnold under center. Vikings favored by 3 1/2. Philadelphia at Baltimore, 4:25 p.m., CBS: Two of the league's most electric players will be on the field when Saquon Barkley and the Eagles travel to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Ravens favored by 3. San Francisco at Buffalo, 8:20 p.m. NBC/Peacock: The 49ers try to get back to .500 against the Bills, who have won six straight. Bills favored by 7. • NBA. The best teams in the Eastern Conference meet in a statement game. Boston at Cleveland, 6 p.m., NBA TV: The defending champion Celtics travel to face the Cavs, who won their first 15 games to start the season. • Premier League: English soccer fans have a marquee matchup. Manchester City at Liverpool, 11 a.m., USA Network/Telemundo. The two top teams meet with Manchester City trying to shake off recent struggles. • Auto Racing: The F1 season nears its conclusion. F1 Qatar Grand Prix, 11 a.m., ESPN2 – It's the penultimate race of the season. Max Verstappen already has clinched his fourth consecutive season championship. - Seasons coached: 23 - Years active: 1981-2003 - Record: 190-165-2 - Winning percentage: .535 - Championships: 0 Dan Reeves reached the Super Bowl four times—thrice with the Denver Broncos and once with the Atlanta Falcons—but never won the NFL's crown jewel. Still, he racked up nearly 200 wins across his 23-year career, including a stint in charge of the New York Giants, with whom he won Coach of the Year in 1993. In all his tenures, he quickly built contenders—the three clubs he coached were a combined 17-31 the year before Reeves joined and 28-20 in his first year. However, his career ended on a sour note as he was fired from a 3-10 Falcons team after Week 14 in 2003. - Seasons coached: 23 - Years active: 1969-91 - Record: 193-148-1 - Winning percentage: .566 - Championships: 4 Chuck Noll's Pittsburgh Steelers were synonymous with success in the 1970s. Behind his defense, known as the Steel Curtain, and offensive stars, including Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, and Lynn Swann, Noll led the squad to four Super Bowl victories from 1974 to 1979. Noll's Steelers remain the lone team to win four Super Bowls in six years, though Andy Reid and Kansas City could equal that mark if they win the Lombardi Trophy this season. Noll was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993, two years after retiring. His legacy of coaching success has carried on in Pittsburgh—the club has had only two coaches (Bill Cowher and Mike Tomlin) since Noll retired. - Seasons coached: 21 - Years active: 1984-98, 2001-06 - Record: 200-126-1 - Winning percentage: .613 - Championships: 0 As head coach of Cleveland, Kansas City, Washington, and San Diego, Marty Schottenheimer proved a successful leader during the regular season. Notably, he was named Coach of the Year after turning around his 4-12 Chargers team to a 12-4 record in 2004. His teams, however, struggled during the playoffs. Schottheimer went 5-13 in the postseason, and he never made it past the conference championship round. As such, the Pennsylvania-born skipper is the winningest NFL coach never to win a league championship. - Seasons coached: 25 - Years active: 1946-62, '68-75 - Record: 213-104-9 - Winning percentage: .672 - Championships: 7 The only coach on this list to pilot a college team, Paul Brown, reached the pro ranks after a three-year stint at Ohio State and two years with the Navy during World War II. He guided the Cleveland Browns—named after Brown, their first coach—to four straight titles in the fledgling All-America Football Conference. After the league folded, the ballclub moved to the NFL in 1950, and Cleveland continued its winning ways, with Brown leading the team to championships in '50, '54, and '55. He was fired in 1963 but returned in 1968 as the co-founder and coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. His other notable accomplishments include helping to invent the face mask and breaking pro football's color barrier . - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1921-53 - Record: 226-132-22 - Winning percentage: .631 - Championships: 6 An early stalwart of the NFL, Curly Lambeau spent 29 years helming the Green Bay Packers before wrapping up his coaching career with two-year stints with the Chicago Cardinals and Washington. His Packers won titles across three decades, including the league's first three-peat from 1929-31. Notably, he experienced only one losing season during his first 27 years with Green Bay, cementing his legacy of consistent success. Born in Green Bay, Lambeau co-founded the Packers and played halfback on the team from 1919-29. He was elected to the Hall of Fame as a coach and owner in 1963, two years before his death. You may also like: Countries with the most active NFL players - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1960-88 - Record: 250-162-6 - Winning percentage: .607 - Championships: 2 The first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry held the position for his entire 29-year tenure as an NFL coach. The Cowboys were especially dominant in the 1970s when they made five Super Bowls and won the big game twice. Landry was known for coaching strong all-around squads and a unit that earned the nickname the "Doomsday Defense." Between 1966 and 1985, Landry and his Cowboys enjoyed 20 straight seasons with a winning record. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1990. - Seasons coached: 29 - Years active: 1991-95, 2000-23 - Record: 302-165 - Winning percentage: .647 - Championships: 6 The most successful head coach of the 21st century, Bill Belichick first coached the Cleveland Browns before taking over the New England Patriots in 2000. With the Pats, Belichick combined with quarterback Tom Brady to win six Super Bowls in 18 years. Belichick and New England split after last season when the Patriots went 4-13—the worst record of Belichick's career. His name has swirled around potential coaching openings , but nothing has come of it. Belichick has remained in the media spotlight with his regular slot on the "Monday Night Football" ManningCast. - Seasons coached: 40 - Years active: 1920-29, '33-42, '46-55, '58-67 - Record: 318-148-31 - Winning percentage: .682 - Championships: 6 George Halas was the founder and longtime owner of the Chicago Bears and coached the team across four separate stints. Nicknamed "Papa Bear," he built the ballclub into one of the NFL's premier franchises behind players such as Bronko Nagurski and Sid Luckman. Halas also played for the team, competing as a player-coach in the 1920s. The first coach to study opponents via game film, he was once a baseball player and even made 12 appearances as a member of the New York Yankees in 1919. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963 as both a coach and owner. - Seasons coached: 33 - Years active: 1963-95 - Record: 328-156-6 - Winning percentage: .677 - Championships: 2 The winningest head coach in NFL history is Don Shula, who first coached the Baltimore Colts (losing Super Bowl III to Joe Namath and the New York Jets) for seven years before leading the Miami Dolphins for 26 seasons. With the Fins, Shula won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1972 and 1973, a run that included a 17-0 season—the only perfect campaign in NFL history. He also coached quarterback great Dan Marino in the 1980s and '90s, but the pair made it to a Super Bowl just once. Shula was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. Story editing by Mike Taylor. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Lacy Kerrick. 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Federal government seeks injunctions against two Tulsa-area DAsAmid interparty friction over immigration, particularly H-1B visas for specialized foreign workers, President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for the visas, aligning with Project 2025, a conservative policy agenda. Why It Matters Prior to winning the 2024 election, Trump pledged he had "nothing to do with Project 2025," a nearly 900-page policy agenda spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, and called parts of it "ridiculous and abysmal." On Saturday, however, after nearly a week of interparty contention over H-1B visas, with many supporters criticizing top Trump advisers Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk for their support of the program, Trump told the New York Post , "I've always liked the visas. I have always been in favor of the visas. That's why we have them." In June 2020, Trump temporarily suspended the program, freezing access to new H-1B visas, via executive order. It did not affect individuals already holding H-1B visas. Newsweek has reached out to Trump's press team for comment via email on Sunday. His support, which contradicts the beliefs of many Trump loyalists, largely reflects the sentiment of Project 2025—a policy agenda applauded by many of Trump's supporters. What To Know The H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to employ foreign workers with specialized knowledge or expertise. Tech companies, financial institutions, and universities are often the most frequent sponsors. In 2024, Amazon , Google , Meta and other major companies dominated the market, each receiving several thousand visas. Tesla , the electric car company owned by Musk, reportedly brought hundreds of employees to the U.S. through the program last year. There is a federal annual cap of 65,000 new H-1B visas that can be issued and an "additional 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution of higher education are exempt from the cap," according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The visas provide workers with temporary stay in the U.S. Earlier this week, Indian American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan's appointment as Trump's artificial intelligence (AI) policy adviser caused a stir among supporters . In addition, Ramaswamy called out American work culture in a social media post, and Musk said there aren't enough "super talented" engineers in the U.S. Ramaswamy's lengthy post on X, formerly Twitter , argued that tech companies need foreign workers because Americans don't have a good enough work ethic and that American culture "venerated mediocrity over excellence." On Friday, Musk's rhetoric on the topic became heated when he vowed to "go to war " to defend the visa program. Many Trump supporters have spoken out against the comments and advocated for the removal of the H-1B visas, emphasizing their support for Trump's pledge to crack down on immigration. However, Project 2025's immigration policy supports the visa program with reforms. It describes the program as "oft-abused" and aims to "transform the program into an elite mechanism exclusively to bring in the 'best and brightest' at the highest wages while simultaneously ensuring that U.S. workers are not being disadvantaged by the program." The policy agenda notes that "H-1B is a means only to supplement the U.S. economy and to keep companies competitive, not to depress U.S. labor markets artificially in certain industries." It is unclear how much of the agenda Trump may incorporate into his policy focus. While he has often distanced himself from the agenda, he told Time last month, "I don't disagree with everything in Project 2025, but I disagree with some things." He added, "They have some things that are very conservative and very good. They have other things that I don't like." What People Are Saying Musk said on Friday via X : "The reason I'm in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX , Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B. Take a big step back and F*** YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend." Laura Loomer, a conservative commentator said in a Thursday X post : "I have always been America First and a die hard supporter of President Trump and I believe that promises made should be promises kept. Donald Trump promised to remove the H1B visa program and I support his policy. Now, as one of Trump's biggest supporters, I'm having my free speech silenced by a tech billionaire for simply questioning the tech oligarchy." Gabe Guidarini, an Ohio field representative for Turning Point Action, wrote in a Tuesday X post : "The H1B issue is going to be the defining issue of 2025. College students who have paid tens of thousands of dollars for job credentials should not have to compete with foreign labor when they enter the workforce. We will remember who didn't stand up against this." Political satire account, Jesus Freakin Congress, who has over 14,600 followers on X, formerly Twitter, posted on the platform yesterday : "I hate to break it to everyone, but...H1B visas were always a part of Project 2025. It clearly stated so in the immigration section. When you voted for Trump, you voted for H1B visas." What Happens Next The debate over H-1B visa reforms continues, and the new administration, set to take office on January 20, 2025, is expected to weigh various immigration reform policies. While Trump's plans to crack down on illegal immigration have broad support across his base, the president-elect will have to walk a tightrope on legal immigration following his inauguration if he is to avoid alienating a powerful section of his supporters. In June, Trump suggested international students graduating from American universities should be given green cards during an interview on the All-In podcast. "If you graduate or you get a doctorate degree from a college, you should be able to stay in this country," he said.
Americans under 40 have never known economic good-times under the Democrats. By the time the next US election rolls around, this will expand to Americans under 45, the majority of voters. Liberals can account for this a hundred different ways, but the reality is, you play the cards you’re dealt. This narrative, of the Democrats being associated with a middling or stressful economic climate, is in danger of settling into place. The only real way to break out of this is to be broadly relatable enough during elections when the economy is performing OK – which involves learning how to be populist and appealing to voters on their own terms, without the flaky excesses that turn so many people off. Here are the top four reasons American liberalism is failing. Liberal reliance on demographic change Liberal hosts and commentators on cable news have opined for years that conservative voters cannot accept demographic change, are struggling to reckon with their dwindling political and cultural dominance and that the Republican election victory in 2016 was a “primal scream” and an “aberration” rather than a considered choice. Liberalism has, for years, counted on the idea that demographic change would ultimately lead to a liberal cultural and political ascendancy - after all, minorities have always leant heavily toward the Democratic party, and in the long view, the right's base of “white reactionary grievance” would become untenably small and give way. Liberalism needs to abandon this conceited idea of demographically running down the clock, because the loyalty of diverse groups they've always taken for granted no longer exists. New York Times estimates, based on demographic data and election results, show changes in voting preference since 2012. The black vote has declined from +91 per cent Democratic, to +72 per cent, showing a growth for the Republicans of +19 per cent. The Hispanic vote has declined from Democratic +39 per cent to +10 per cent, with growth for the Republicans of +29 per cent. Among Asian voters, the decline is Democratic +35 per cent to +18 per cent, for a Republican gain of +17 per cent. Liberal commentators also underestimated conservative white voters, the demographic they had taken to framing as being on the wrong side of history. White voters with no college degree have expanded from Republican + 24 per cent, to Republican +36 per cent, for a net improvement, in voting preference, of Republican +13 per cent. Lastly, minority voting preferences along the same lines, non-white voters with no degree, has seen a shift to the Republicans of +37 per cent. Liberals have failed to account for cultural assimilation, the extent to which many migrants come to think of themselves primarily as integrated, that they are willing to vote according to their values and aspirations on their own terms, separate from their community’s affiliations or historic loyalties - that economic and culture-war dynamics play a larger role than liberals and Democratic operatives have been willing to concede, and that increasing numbers of young black men are drawn to notions of aspiration and personal freedom to an extent that ultimately supersedes other issues that once aligned them with the Democrats. Liberals won't police the flakier excesses of liberalism Prominent voices in the political establishment, and in entertainment, have been negligent in failing to call out the prissier and strident elements of liberalism - the academic contrivances, the preoccupation with DEI and the gender-identity minutiae. Instead, liberalism tends to indulge these flakier excesses, because they might represent the vanguard of progressivism and what might eventually become tolerant prevailing attitudes. Voices in entertainment media have their share of the blame. A figure such as Stephen Colbert, host of ‘The Late Show’, is a multiple Peabody award winner and an astute comedian, but he fails to make the connection that these flakier excesses on the left might also be ripe for satire, and that doing so would send a cultural message that such excesses will not go unchallenged or be indulged. The issue is, he and others like him, are also driven by a humanist impulse, that culture war flare-ups often involve socio-cultural underdogs who might be vulnerable due to perceived prejudice and that satire would therefore be, in some sense, meanspirited. The disconnect, and failure, here, is that without having these flakier excesses subjected to scrutiny - some defended, some let-slide, others disparaged, liberalism cannot become more honed and sharpened – and certainly not more relatable. Liberalism needs to lose the attitude toward men When it comes to white men, liberalism has an attitude. And if it doesn't acknowledge this attitude, it will fail to make progress. For many liberals, “straight white men” is more or less a mordant epithet. That is no longer going to work. The term 'toxic masculinity,' is stale. It is also played out for celebrity actresses to post maundering, circuitous monologues about how their show or movie had the knees knocked out from under it by reactionary "hyper-conservative bigotry" poisoning the narrative online. Entertainment is a market, where consumers can spend their discretionary income however they please, and when a show or film bombs, or the viewing figures no longer justify the production costs, then it is no longer good enough to ascribe such sway to a faction of a fanbase, especially if, in the weeks prior to release, advocates of the show dismissed such misgivings or gripes by saying: “If you don't like it, don't watch it: it wasn't made for you.” The attitude toward white men in liberalism isn't necessarily overt, rather a muted approach to engagement, a vague sense of irresolution in campaign materials and themes involving men, in particular white men and most especially, straight white men. The 2024 Democratic National Convention was suffused with a spirit of “joy”, an ebullience that the DNC failed to comprehend is actually extremely unappealing and uncool to mainstream men. Liberalism has too much of a social-constructivist bent - i.e., seeing gender differences as constructed by society and therefore seeing the idea of gender differences, in temperament and proclivities, as a dubious old way of stalling gender parity, and should be phased out. This has led to a disconnect, liberalism neglecting or failing to acknowledge the proclivities men actually have - less emotional demonstrativeness (without that being a bad thing) risk-taking entrepreneurial competitiveness, and a sharp ear for pretence. Assuming that subduing gender differences, and more emotional intelligence are the ideal path, liberalism has barrelled on, irrespective of the widening disconnect. You can't succeed in outreach to men, if they feel you have an attitude toward masculine identity. If liberalism doesn't temper its social constructivism, it won't make progress. Liberalism is starting to lose more culture war battles than it is winning If you thought the reactionaries were callous and unhinged in attacking ‘Bud Light’ for its commercial tie-in with TikTok personality Dylan Mulvaney - sorry, you lost. If you rolled your eyes at the Philistine uptightness of reactionaries when they mocked the new Jaguar commercial - sorry, you're in the wrong, and you lost. If you supported the attempted boycott of the video game Hogwarts Legacy because of JK Rowling's financial windfall as the property's owner, then sorry, but the boycott was utterly overlooked and buried under a stampede of appreciate mainstream gamers who revelled in the game. Cancel culture has lost its force and momentum, as there is no-longer consensus about controversial figures, and any supposed transgressor can simply redistribute and realign their persona and career to a receptive audience elsewhere in the culture. 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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — There aren’t too many wrists out there without one. Smart watches are as part of our technology and fashion landscape as cell phones and athletic shoes these days. The devices do everything from track your daily fitness to tracking your sleep at night. A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters shows that smart watch bands may expose the skin to ‘forever chemicals.’ The study shows that more expensive bands made from fluorinated synthetic rubber contain high amounts of a forever chemical called perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA). The chemical is good at repelling water, sweat and oil, but also seem to last forever in the environment. Manufacturers use these kind of chemicals in things like stain-resistant bedding, menstrual products and fitness gear. That includes smart watches and fitness tracker wristbands. “This discovery stands out because of the very high concentrations of one type of forever chemical found in items that are in prolonged contact with our skin,” said Graham Peaslee, the author of the study. The team behind the study investigated several watchbands for the presence of several different forever chemicals. They screened 22 wristbands from a wide range of brands and prices and found that the bands that cost more than $30 contained more of the forever chemical than those that cost under $15. According to the study, scientists do not currently know how PFHxA transfers into the skin or the health effects it poses. However, Peaslee said studies suggest a significant amount could pass through the skin. The study recommends that consumers purchase lower-cost wristbands made from silicone. “This discovery stands out because of the very high concentrations of one type of forever chemical found in items that are in prolonged contact with our skin,” says Graham Peaslee, the corresponding author of the study” said Alyssa Wicks, the lead author of the study.McKean County commissioners say tax increase necessary
WINNIPEG - Mike O’Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WINNIPEG - Mike O’Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WINNIPEG – Mike O’Shea stood in front of reporters Friday and kept his cool while answering questions about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ 41-24 Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts last weekend. The head coach was asked if he made a mistake keeping injured quarterback Zach Collaros in the game, why star running back Brady Oliveira didn’t get the ball more and whether a flawed game plan led to Winnipeg’s third consecutive championship loss. “As an entire team, we didn’t have our best game,” O’Shea said in his end-of-the-season press conference. “We didn’t lack effort. We didn’t lack desire. “We didn’t have our best game as an entire team. Three phases. Coaches — everybody. Me especially.” O’Shea admitted he missed calling a timeout in the fourth quarter when there were only 11 Blue Bombers on the field instead of 12. “I don’t get the count over the headset as quickly as I probably need to, we can’t count. As I’m seeing a guy come off, that’s the right time for that timeout that I should have used,” O’Shea said. He also said he should have used a challenge flag earlier on a play he didn’t identify, and checked on his players more during the game. But hindsight wouldn’t change his decision to put Collaros back in the game after the index finger on his throwing hand was cut deep when it hit a defender’s helmet. “He absolutely deserves every opportunity to lead this team,” O’Shea said. “From what I saw and from chatting with him very briefly, I felt really comfortable with that. I didn’t think it was going to be easy, but I thought it’s Zach, so...” The injury to Collaros’s finger happened late in the third quarter when the Blue Bombers were trailing the Argonauts 17-10. The veteran left the game and returned with a bandaged finger that needed five stitches and a numbing agent. He wore a glove on the hand and told reporters earlier this week it was difficult to grip the ball. Collaros said he warned receivers in the huddle his throws might not have the usual zip and they should be prepared to come back for the ball. “(I) saw him delivering the ball on the sidelines. Then you see him deliver a couple balls out there and some of them are pretty damn good, right?” O’Shea said. “The awareness of Zach to say to the receivers, ‘hey, work a little harder for me,’ I think it’s natural and what should be said. I think they already know that.” When Collaros re-entered the game, he threw interceptions in back-to-back series. “On one of them he got rid of the ball and I thought it was a good ball and the defensive player made a good play,” O’Shea said of the picks. “One slipped right out of his hand or I don’t know if it got tipped or not. You’ve got to give him that opportunity.” Oliveira was questioning his lack of opportunities in the game when he spoke to reporters earlier in the week. The CFL’s newly minted most outstanding player and top Canadian only had 11 carries for 84 yards and one late touchdown. About 17 or 18 run plays were called, O’Shea said. “One starts off with a procedure penalty in the first and then six of those get pulled because there’s X number of guys in the box or the read says this is not a run play anymore, this is now a pass play,” he said. “You call that many runs and then a pile of them get pulled because of the structure of the defence. That’s OK with me at that point.” O’Shea said Bombers offensive co-ordinator Buck Pierce has been granted permission to talk to CFL teams with head-coaching job openings. The B.C. Lions are reportedly interested in Pierce. The Edmonton Elks also have a vacant head coach spot. If Pierce doesn’t become a head coach, O’Shea said he wants him to stay in Winnipeg. He believes Pierce had the offence “extremely well-prepared” for the Grey Cup. “I’m never going to question the play-calling, and I think what’s going on here is we’re questioning,” O’Shea said. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. “We’re trying to find blame and fault when that’s nowhere in our DNA of how we built this eight, nine, 10 years ago. We’re starting to try and find all these answers and question all these people that were 0-4 and 2-6 and then 10-1, and we just didn’t play our best game.” The Bombers finished 11-7 and claimed the West Division title that earned them a fifth consecutive trip to the Grey Cup. They won the championship in 2019 and ’21, but lost 28-24 to the Montreal Alouettes last year and 24-23 to Toronto in 2023. “We’re the same group that got there, that went on a phenomenal run after a bad start, and a bad start for a lot of reasons that we overcame,” O’Shea said. “I just, I don’t question any of it. I look for answers, too. I watch the film over and over and over again. And look to already make notes on how we’re going to be better, how we’re going to get back there again.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 22, 2024. Advertisement AdvertisementThe U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Friday it filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase JPM.N, Bank of America BAC.N and Wells Fargo WFC.N for failing to protect consumers from alleged "widespread fraud" on payments platform Zelle. The lawsuit was initiated as the watchdog moves ahead with a bold agenda in the final weeks of Joe Biden's Democratic administration in a bid to advance consumer protections before President-elect Donald Trump overhauls the agency, Reuters reported last month. The moves defy congressional Republicans, who have called for agencies to cease rulemaking. The CFPB seeks to stop the alleged unlawful practices via Zelle, secure redress and penalties, and obtain other relief for consumers, it said in a statement. "What they built became a goldmine for criminals," making it easy for fraudsters to drain accounts, while providing insufficient protections for consumers or making them whole for losses, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra told journalists in a briefing. "These banks broke the law by running a payments system that made fraud easy, while refusing to help the victims." The CFPB said the banks violated federal law through critical failures, alleging they left the door open to scammers, allowed repeat offenders to hop between banks, ignored red flags that could have prevented fraud and abandoned consumers after fraud occurred. Capitalize on high interest rates: Best current CD rates Is it safe? Tap to pay, Zelle and Venmo may not be as secure as you think, Consumer Reports warns The proliferation of fraud and scams on Zelle has attracted attention from U.S. lawmakers, including Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren and regulators concerned about consumer protection. "The CFPB’s attacks on Zelle are legally and factually flawed, and the timing of this lawsuit appears to be driven by political factors," said Early Warning Services, the company that operates Zelle and is jointly owned by banks. Customers of the three banks named in Friday's lawsuit have lost more than $870 million over the seven years since Zelle was introduced, the CFPB said. Federal rules require banks to reimburse customers for unauthorized payments, for instance if their accounts were hacked. But in some cases, banks have resisted paying back customers who were tricked into making the payments themselves. The consumer watchdog describes how hundreds of thousands of consumers filed fraud complaints and were largely denied assistance, with some being told to contact the fraudsters directly to recover their money. CFPB officials said it would press on with the Zelle enforcement action regardless of the new presidential administration and likely leadership changes at the agency, including the probable departure of director Rohit Chopra. Billionaire Elon Musk, a close Trump adviser who is leading an effort to curb bureaucracy, has called for abolishing the agency. "This is an issue that the CFPB has been looking into for a number of years, and we make decisions on when to bring an enforcement action based on case-specific assessments of the facts and legal violations," the CFPB's enforcement director, Eric Halperin, told journalists in response to a question about leadership changes in the incoming administration. Zelle is a payments network owned by seven banks, including JPMorgan and BofA. It has over 143 million American consumers and small businesses as customers. In 2023, despite a 27% increase in transaction volume, reports of scams and fraud decreased by nearly 50%, Early Warning said in a statement, citing its own data. In November 2023, banks on the payment app began refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns. The percentage of combined consumers who were reimbursed for transactions that were disputed as fraud fell to 38% in 2023 across JPMorgan, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, according to a U.S. Senate committee report. That fell from 62% in 2019. "As a last ditch effort in pursuit of their political agenda, the CFPB is now overreaching its authority by making banks accountable for criminals," a JPMorgan spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters. "It’s a stunning demonstration of regulation by enforcement, skirting the required rulemaking process." JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been an outspoken critic of several major U.S. financial regulatory initiatives, including those from the CFPB, and he has vowed to oppose measures he said would not make banks safer. "We strongly disagree with the CFPB's effort to impose huge new costs on the 2,200 banks and credit unions that offer the free Zelle service to clients," a spokesperson for BofA said. Wells Fargo declined to comment. JPMorgan and BofA both signaled in filings earlier this year that they could sue the CFPB over the agency's investigations into Zelle. Wells Fargo disclosed that regulators have been probing its handling of customer disputes on Zelle. Reporting by Ismail Shakil in Ottawa and Manya Saini, Niket Nishant in Bengaluru and Pete Schroeder and Hannah Lang in New York; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Lananh Nguyen and Aurora Ellis
It has taken new Michigan coach Dusty May just nine games to guide the Wolverines into the Top 25. May and the Wolverines enter the poll at No. 14 and strive to continue their strong start when they face Arkansas in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night in New York. Michigan (8-1) has reeled off seven straight wins to crack the rankings for the first time in nearly 25 months. "All this stuff doesn't matter to me," May said of the rankings. "It does change the complexion of what we think about and things like that. Overall, I like where we are. We have guys who work well together and they put in the time." The Wolverines look to remain hot against the Razorbacks (7-2). John Calipari's first Arkansas squad has won its past two games. Calipari spent the previous 15 seasons as coach of Kentucky and claims he's excited to be in Arkansas. "I'm not bitter about anything. I'm not," Calipari said. "This is the first page of the first chapter of a new book. The timing for me and my career and my life, this is perfect. And I appreciate the fans and everybody giving me the opportunity to do that." The Razorbacks will be searching for their initial milestone victory under Calipari during their first visit to Madison Square Garden since 1997. Their losses this season are to then-No. 8 Baylor and Illinois on neutral courts. Calipari grabbed several players out of the transfer portal in the offseason, including guard Johnell Davis, one of the stars of the Florida Atlantic team that reached the 2023 Final Four. That squad was coached by May. One of the other Florida Atlantic starters was center Vladislav Goldin, who followed May to Michigan after the coach was hired in the offseason. Goldin has strung together three straight solid games, including a season-best 24 points in a 67-64 road win over then-No. 11 Wisconsin on Dec. 3. He followed that up with 20 points and a season-high 11 rebounds in Saturday's 85-83 home win over Iowa. "He's just been a guy that you can see when he's really locked in and focused there's a different level of play," said May, "and I think now he's finding that level of play." Goldin is part of a balanced attack. Roddy Gayle Jr. averages a team-best 12.2 points per game, followed by Tre Donaldson and Danny Wolf at 12.1 and Goldin at 12.0. Wolf averages a team-best 10 rebounds per game. Arkansas is coming off a 75-60 home victory over UTSA on Saturday. Adou Thiero excelled by matching his career high of 26 points to go with 10 rebounds. Thiero scored 17 points in the second half when the Razorbacks overcame a five-point halftime deficit to outscore the Roadrunners by 20. "We've been seeing that the whole summer," Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile said of Thiero's strong play. "Him dominating. Dominating in practice and (Calipari) pushing him. This is just a reflection of the work he's done this summer and him trusting the coaches." Thiero leads the Razorbacks with averages of 18.6 points and 6.1 rebounds. Boogie Fland is averaging 15 points and Zvonimir Ivisic is scoring 12 per game. Davis (9.3) started slow with just two double-digit outings in the first seven games before averaging 12.5 over the last two games. Michigan holds a 4-3 edge in the all-time series. The Wolverines recorded an 80-67 home victory on Dec. 8, 2012 in the most recent meeting. --Field Level MediaHailing the 77th Anniversary of Independence Day 2025: People in generations have dutifully servedGiants’ second-year cornerback who flashed promise suffers serious back injuryThe Inner Circle acknowledges, James Carlyle West as a Pinnacle Professional Member
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The General Directorate of Internal Revenue (DGII) represented the Dominican Republic at the Global Trade and Infrastructure Summit (GTIS), held on December 10-11, 2024, during Logimotion in Dubai, UAE. The summit convened leaders from over 70 countries to discuss digital trade, logistics, and mobility. Juan Matos, Head of DGII’s Information Security and Monitoring Department, was the sole Dominican speaker, sharing insights on cybersecurity’s role in global commerce and infrastructure. Matos participated in two strategic panels: “Strengthening the Digital Frontier” and “The Role of Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions.” These sessions explored key strategies, including comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks, advanced threat detection, multi-layer defense systems, and global collaboration to establish unified standards. Matos emphasized DGII’s proactive efforts in aligning with international cybersecurity standards, adopting advanced technologies, and ensuring robust protection of taxpayer data. Acknowledging the importance of global collaboration, Matos praised the summit’s organizers, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, for fostering knowledge exchange. He underscored cybersecurity as a shared responsibility essential to future digital ecosystems. DGII’s participation at GTIS underscores the Dominican Republic’s growing prominence in global cybersecurity efforts, showcasing its dedication to building a resilient and secure digital infrastructure.LOS ANGELES — The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box. "Are you kidding me?" Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. trimmed its holdings in shares of Altria Group, Inc. ( NYSE:MO – Free Report ) by 7.1% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,504,479 shares of the company’s stock after selling 722,130 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. owned about 0.56% of Altria Group worth $485,109,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp raised its position in shares of Altria Group by 5.6% in the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 73,481,686 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,821,831,000 after acquiring an additional 3,910,738 shares in the last quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Altria Group by 729.8% in the third quarter. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC now owns 1,969,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $100,511,000 after purchasing an additional 1,731,932 shares in the last quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lifted its position in shares of Altria Group by 3,786.6% during the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 1,743,443 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,985,000 after buying an additional 1,698,585 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Altria Group by 25.0% in the 2nd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 6,490,441 shares of the company’s stock valued at $295,055,000 after buying an additional 1,299,703 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Altria Group by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 40,803,759 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,079,919,000 after buying an additional 1,003,605 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.41% of the company’s stock. Altria Group Stock Down 0.4 % Altria Group stock opened at $52.38 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $54.32 and a 200 day moving average price of $51.34. The company has a market capitalization of $88.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.03 and a beta of 0.63. Altria Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $39.25 and a 52 week high of $58.03. Altria Group Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 10th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, December 26th will be issued a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 26th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.79%. Altria Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 68.92%. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth A number of equities research analysts recently commented on MO shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on shares of Altria Group from $52.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. Barclays raised their price objective on Altria Group from $45.00 to $46.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 6th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Altria Group from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, November 1st. UBS Group raised their price target on Altria Group from $39.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, September 9th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded shares of Altria Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $53.33. View Our Latest Report on MO Altria Group Profile ( Free Report ) Altria Group, Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells smokeable and oral tobacco products in the United States. The company offers cigarettes primarily under the Marlboro brand; large cigars and pipe tobacco under the Black & Mild brand; moist smokeless tobacco and snus products under the Copenhagen, Skoal, Red Seal, and Husky brands; oral nicotine pouches under the on! brand; and e-vapor products under the NJOY ACE brand. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Altria Group Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Altria Group and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Engineers present inverse crack-tip element for health assessment of pre-cracked structures
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