Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. He left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Jimmy Carter: A brief bio Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care. He was 100 years old. Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy. Officials said all but two of the 181 people on board were killed Sunday in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Footage of the crash aired by South Korean television channels showed the plane skidding across the airstrip at high speed, evidently with its landing gear still closed. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections BERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag, published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.Recover, a leading global producer of recycled cotton fiber, has announced the opening of its latest manufacturing facility in Vietnam, set to begin operations in early 2025. This facility, located in Dong Nai province, represents a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy and aims to enhance sustainability in the Vietnamese textile industry. Key Takeaways Strategic Location and Capacity The new factory spans nearly 14,000 square meters and is strategically located in Dong Nai province, which is pivotal to Vietnam’s textile industry as the third-largest textile exporter globally. This proximity to textile waste sorting and manufacturing operations will help reduce shipping costs and environmental impact. The facility will initially operate with two advanced recycling lines, allowing for a production capacity of 10,000 metric tonnes annually. Additionally, a dedicated laboratory will ensure consistent product quality and ongoing innovation in both product and process. Innovative Recycling Solutions One of the standout features of this facility is its focus on RMix, Recover’s innovative recycling solution for cotton-polyester blends. This process eliminates the need to separate fibers, addressing a long-standing challenge in the industry and providing a sustainable advantage in energy efficiency. Commitment to Sustainability Anders Sjöblom, CEO of Recover, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, "Circularity is currently an underutilized tool in the Vietnamese textiles industry. By bringing our advanced technology to a key textile hub, we are not only enhancing how we serve our customers but also creating a positive shift towards circularity in Vietnam." Opportunities in the Textile Sector The opening of Recover’s facility comes at a time when the global textile and apparel sector is experiencing significant opportunities due to increasing demand and shifting economic factors. The political instability in Bangladesh may further accelerate the diversification of textile production, with Vietnam poised to benefit from this shift. Future Prospects Recover’s expansion into Vietnam is part of a broader strategy to meet the growing demand for recycled materials among brands and retailers worldwide. With a commitment to sustainability and technological excellence, Recover is setting new industry standards and paving the way for a more circular economy in textiles. As the company continues to grow, it aims to establish itself as a trusted partner in the global textile market, contributing to a more sustainable future for the industry. Sources
The gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains at large, but more clues are turning up, including the contents of a backpack believed to have belonged to the shooter. on Saturday that the backpack, which was found in Central Park, contained a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money. But it didn't contain a gun. The report was later backed by . The New York Police Department didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Police divers searched for a gun in a Central Park lake Saturday, and the NYPD has said the weapon that the shooter used to kill Thompson . Images of the gunman showed him wearing a , drawing immediate attention as a potential clue to his identity. that it was in fact made by Peak Design, and the police examined it at a forensic lab in Queens. The presence of Monopoly money raised questions that it could be another cryptic message, after bullet casings found at the scene of the crime had the words "deny," "defend," and "depose" written on them, an apparent reference to practices in the insurance industry. Former Washington, D.C., homicide detective Ted Williams that the Monopoly money is the "killer playing games with the authorities. All part of a cat and mouse game." He added, "This killer knew they would more likely than not find the backpack, and he is leaving breadcrumbs to let [the] authorities know that he is in control, not them." On social media, that the Monopoly money could have been more of a political message, pointing out that the . The backpack adds to the growing list of evidence that's been collected so far, including images of the suspect from security cameras, a cellphone found along the escape route as well as a water bottle and a wrapper for a protein bar, both of which have been tested for DNA. A previous version of this article misstated one of the words written on the bullet casings. This story was originally featured onSaquon Barkley reacts to potentially breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season NFL rushing yardage record
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MetalNRG plc ( LON:MNRG – Get Free Report )’s stock price was down 8.6% on Friday . The company traded as low as GBX 26.12 ($0.33) and last traded at GBX 26.50 ($0.33). Approximately 436,549 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 70% from the average daily volume of 256,518 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 29 ($0.36). MetalNRG Price Performance The stock has a market capitalization of £135.30 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -0.38 and a beta of 0.60. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 11.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of GBX 4.30. About MetalNRG ( Get Free Report ) MetalNRG plc operates as a natural resource and energy investing company. The company explores for gold, iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt, silver, and diamonds deposits. It holds interests in the Gold Ridge project covering an area of 932 hectares located in Arizona, the United States; the Lake Victoria Gold project located in Tanzania; and the Uranium project located in Kyrgyzstan. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for MetalNRG Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for MetalNRG and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Farmers’ protest: SC to hear plea seeking lifting of NH blockade
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NoneJustin Thomas had a brutal day around the greens to end the Hero World Challenge, but Golf Central thinks he's trending in the right direction after a solid tournament as a whole. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee analyze Scottie Scheffler's game at the Hero World Challenge and how he flexed his incredible overall game to cap a successful 2024 with a win. Tom Kim took a big leap on moving day at the Hero World Challenge, knocking in a dozen birdies and putting himself in contention for a win in the Bahamas. Todd Lewis and Brandel Chamblee look at the birdie-filled scorecard of Tom Kim's third round at the Hero World Challenge and how he was able to put himself in position to win on the final day. Scottie Scheffler is firmly in the mix at the Hero World Challenge, just one shot off the lead, but Golf Central says he'll have to capitalize more on scoring opportunities in the final round. Golf Central breaks down what went right for Justin Thomas in Round 3 of the PGA Tour's Hero World Challenge, in which putting -- typically a weakness for him -- carried him atop the leaderboard. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Scottie Scheffler's impressive showing during Round 2 of the Hero World Challenge, breaking down what has worked for the world No. 1 in The Bahamas. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis discuss Tiger Woods' historic year in 2000, explaining how a run like that has yet to be replicated 24 years later. Grass League co-founder Jake Hoselton breaks down how the league works, including the notable pro players involved, how the league was created and what to look forward to with the Troon Access Grass League Championship. The Golf Central crew breaks down Max Homa's struggles during Round 2 of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, where the 34-year-old couldn't find his way at Gary Player Country Club. Brandel Chamblee and Todd Lewis break down Justin Thomas' Round 1 showing at the Hero World Challenge, discussing what the 15-time PGA Tour winner did well to start things off in The Bahamas.
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division. According to a press release issued Tuesday and subsequent conference call that included GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra, the Detroit automaker will instead focus on development of partially automated driver-assist systems like its Super Cruise, which allows drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel. GM said it would get out of robotaxis "given the considerable time and resources that would be needed to scale the business, along with an increasingly competitive robotaxi market." The company said it will combine Cruise's technical team with its own to work on advanced systems to assist drivers. "The Cruise Board of Directors and the Cruise leadership team are collaborating closely with GM on next steps," Cruise CEO Marc Whitten told CBS News. GM bought then San Francisco-based start-up Cruise Automation in 2016 for at least $1 billion with high hopes of developing a profitable fleet of robotaxis. At the time, Cruise Automation, along with Google, was among the few companies with permits from the state of California to test the cars . Over the years GM invested billions in the subsidiary and eventually bought 90% of the company from investors. GM even announced plans for Cruise to generate $1 billion in annual revenue by 2025, but it scaled back spending on the company after one of its autonomous Chevrolet Bolts dragged a pedestrian on a San Francisco street who was hit by another vehicle in 2023 . The California Public Utilities Commission alleged the company covered up details of the crash and suspended Cruise's driverless testing permit . Soon afterwards, Cruise pulled all its driverless cars off the road nationwide. The incident sparked widespread criticism of the company and its autonomous vehicles. Cruise had already been under fire for a number of collisions that led the company to cut its operating robotaxi fleet in during the summer of 2023. The problems triggered a purge of its leadership — in addition to layoffs that jettisoned about a quarter of its workforce . In January of this year, the company offered to pay $75,000 to settle the investigation by California state regulators into Cruise's failure to disclose details regarding the collision. Despite its troubles, Cruise was still attempting to return to viability. In June, General Motors named Marc Whitten -- one of the key engineers behind the Xbox video game console -- as the division's new chief executive . In August, Cruise announced its robotaxis would join Uber's ride-hailing service in 2025 as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers. However, more recent Cruise developments have been costly for GM. In September, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials announced the division would pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order. Last month, Cruise agreed to an additional $500,000 fine after admitting to filing a false report following the San Francisco pedestrian crash. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's office of the Northern District of California, the San Francisco-based company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement in which Cruise admits and accepts responsibility. "Companies with self-driving cars that seek to share our roads and crosswalks must be fully truthful in their reports to their regulators," said Martha Boersch, Chief of the Office of the U.S. Attorney's Criminal Division, said in a statement. Autonomous Vehicles Technology Detroit Robotaxi Cruise San Francisco Auto Industry
20th Convocation: Mbah Hails ESUT’s Speedy Transformation Into Centre Of ExcellenceI nflation refers to the declining purchasing power of a currency, meaning that over time, the same amount of money buys fewer goods and services. In much the same way, the overuse of words, opinions, and statements has led to their diminished power. When there is an excess supply of speech and commentary, the value of each word or statement shrinks just as in economics. We are now living in a time where voices, even those once considered powerful, seem to echo in a void. There was a time when every speech mattered — when words carried the weight of change. Protests, rallies, and public outcries were powerful enough to shake the foundations of governments and institutions. A single voice, used effectively, could create ripples that forced policymakers to rethink their decisions. Movements were born from these voices, shaping the course of history. But now, no matter how desperate or impassioned the plea, no matter who stages a hunger strike, renounces their titles, or puts themselves in harm’s way, it seems increasingly difficult to make oneself heard. The sheer volume of voices in the modern world has created a kind of verbal inflation — words are abundant, but their value is diluted. The world is flooded with noise, and amidst this constant hum of opinions, the individual voice struggles to stand out. Politicians, who once delivered speeches that inspired nations, now repeat the same tired lines. They take oaths, make promises, and introduce policies with carefully chosen words that are crafted to sound inclusive and progressive. Yet these words are often devoid of real substance. “We are public servants, and we make inclusive policies,” they declare, but the reality is often different. The words sound right, but they are hollow, offering little more than lip service to the ideals they claim to uphold. Organised workers sign contracts filled with complex and favourable language, only to find that these agreements often work against them in practice. Unorganised labourers, who should be the most protected, are given titles such as “partners” instead of “workers” or “labourers” in an attempt to mask their exploitation. These words, while seemingly progressive, do little to change the underlying conditions. It’s all a façade — a manipulation of language to present an illusion of fairness and equality where none truly exists. The truth is, we are drowning in words — on social media, in the news, in speeches, and in policies. Everywhere we turn, someone has something to say. But the sheer abundance of communication has numbed us to its effects. Words no longer move us the way they once did. The inflation of words has left us desensitised, immune to the impact that speech once had. In a world where words are overused and undervalued, perhaps what we need is not more talking, but more listening. Maybe the key to restoring the power of words lies not in the quantity of what is said, but in the quality of attention we give to those who speak. In doing so, we might rediscover the true value of words — their ability to inspire, to move, and to create real change. akshanshvimal2000@gmail.com Published - December 08, 2024 02:38 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit