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( MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Lafayette, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lafayette, Colorado - Encore Data Products has announced its participation in the Future of Education and technology conference (FETC) 2025. This event is a key gathering for educational tech, drawing together leaders, innovators, and educators to explore the latest tools and resources. This marks another year that Encore Data Products will be present, highlighting their ongoing support for educational institutions with their Audio and tech solutions. At FETC 2025, Encore Data Products will display a wide range of products tailored for the needs of schools, libraries, and businesses. They offer everything from school headphones built to last in classroom settings with high-quality sound, to AV technology and various accessories. This participation echoes their commitment to improving learning experiences through advanced tech. A spokesperson from Encore Data Products shared the company's excitement about the upcoming conference. 'FETC is an important event for us, providing a unique opportunity to engage with educators and decision-makers. It allows us to share our latest advancements and gather feedback directly from the users of our products," he said. He also acknowledged the conference's influence in pushing forward innovation in educational technology. Over the past years, Encore Data Products has used FETC as a stage to highlight its school headphones collection, known for durability, high sound quality, and compatibility with various educational tech. For more details about their range of headphones and listening equipment, visit their website at . As demand for interactive and digital learning tools grows, the company continues to upgrade its product lines to meet today's educational needs. The conference will spotlight not only the company's trusted products but also give insight into future innovations that could shape tomorrow's classrooms. Attendees can expect product demos featuring headphones with microphones for interactive learning, affordable headphones for budget-aware institutions, and sturdy AV tech. The spokesperson stressed the importance of these technological advancements. "We understand that the learning environment is continually evolving, and our goal is to provide products that facilitate better educational outcomes. FETC is a platform where we both learn and share, ensuring that we are always aligned with the needs of educators," the spokesperson explained. Encore Data Products offers more than just audio solutions. Their selection includes AV tech like document cameras and PA systems that enhance teaching and presentations. They also provide products such as charge & sync devices, laptops and touchscreens, and more, which readers can explore further on their website. As digital tools become more common in schools, Encore Data Products positions itself as a partner ready to meet these tech needs. The company also focuses on safe and clean supplies. Their electronic sanitizers and protective covers for headphones and microphones show their commitment to hygiene and safety in shared spaces, which is especially important today in public and educational settings. As FETC 2025 approaches, Encore Data Products encourages attendees to stop by their booth and check out their full range of educational products. More details about the company and its offerings are available at the Encore Data Products website. The company is dedicated to the future of education and to fostering the integration of technology in learning. With their involvement in FETC 2025, Encore Data Products aims to strengthen its position as a leader in educational technology. They look forward to connecting with partners, customers, and educators to ensure their solutions continue to exceed industry needs. Recent News: Encore Data Products Launches Revolutionary Edison Educational Robot Kit to Spark Student Innovation ### For more information about Encore Data Products, contact the company here: Encore Data Products Media Relations 866-926-1669 ... 1729 Majestic Drive, Suite 5 Lafayette, Colorado 80026 MENAFN19122024004107003653ID1109014591 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
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Musk’s huge Tesla payday is blocked again, but at least he’s got TrumpWomen artists at the forefront in 2025 OTTAWA, ON , Dec. 19, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) looks ahead to its 2025 lineup of exhibitions. Of note, next year, all major solo exhibitions presented at the NGC will highlight the work of women artists such as Nadia Myre , Skawennati and Erica Rutherford . Announcements on additional exhibitions will be made once details have been confirmed. Nadia Myre : Waves of Want May 30 – September 1, 2025 Nadia Myre , an Algonquin member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinaabeg First Nation, is a contemporary visual artist who lives and works in Montreal . Myre is a recipient of numerous awards, notably the Compagne des arts et des lettres du Québec (2019), Banff Centre for Arts Walter Phillips Gallery Indigenous Commission Award (2016) and Sobey Art Award (2014). For over two decades, her multi-disciplinary practice has been inspired by community-engaged participation and relations, exploring such themes as resilience, language, memory and longing. This exhibition considers how the artist maps exchange, distortion, oppression and adaptation between Indigenous and settler peoples over time and place. Skawennati: Welcome to the Dreamhouse May 30 – September 1, 2025 This solo exhibition tells the story of Skawennati's dynamic artistic trajectory as she envisioned Indigenous people in the future. Beginning with Imagining Indians in the 25 th Century (2001), a catalytic web-based work, this survey continues through her exploration of technology until her most recent works, such as the 3-channel music video and fashion collection, They Sustain Us (2024). Rooted in Haudenosaunee storytelling, her avatars, costumes, machinimas (movies made in a virtual environment such as a game) and prints playfully imagine and create a place where Indigenous people thrive. Erica Rutherford . Her Lives and Work June 13 – October 13, 2025 Organized by the Confederation Centre for the Arts (CCAG) in collaboration with the NGC This exhibition traces the fascinating and multifaceted career of Erica Rutherford (b. Edinburgh , 1923 – d. Charlottetown , 2008), whose work explores themes of persona and gender, home and landscape, and whose life was shaped by the search for identity and community. The show, curated by the CCAG's Pan Wendt, includes over 100 works, accompanied by memorabilia and photographs that support the stories told by the work itself. Erica Rutherford was the first Prince Edward Island artist to have works featured at the prestigious La Biennale di Venezia (2024). 2025 Sobey Art Award October 2025 Following the announcement of Nico Williams ᐅᑌᒥᐣ as the winner of the 2024 Sobey Art Award in November, Canada's richest prize for contemporary visual arts returns next year with an exhibition featuring the works of the six regional finalists. Call for nominations will be announced in January 2025 . The 2024 exhibition is on view until April 6, 2025 . Winter Count [working title] November 21, 2025 – March 8, 2026 This exhibition explores the season in Canada from the perspective of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian settlers, including paintings by Northern and Central European artists who inspired their Canadian counterparts. Winter Count delves into material culture, customs and rites, and highlights artists' fascination with its related motifs, through objects, paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Spanning from the early 19th to the mid-20th century, the exhibition also features prominent Indigenous contemporary voices who address their respective communities' relationship with winter since time immemorial. CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA The end of the year is the ideal time to rest and reenergize, which is a great occasion to visit the Gallery. In addition to our current exhibitions, from December 21 to January 5 , the NGC will offer daily activities for all ages, including: Open Studio – Create with oil pastels and glow-in-the-dark paint, and then watch your artwork transform under black light. Inspiration Space – Looking for a comfortable space to relax and express your creativity? The Inspiration Space features fun activities for you to take part in all season long. Cozy mornings and afternoons – Slow down and settle into some cozy furniture with puzzles and books in the Scotiabank Great Hall. Winter installation – Experience your voice transformed into music and light through an interactive installation in the Scotiabank Great Hall. Glow Party – For one night only, a Free Thursday Night, presented by BMO, will again be transformed into a black-light experience, where visitors of all ages can glow, craft and immerse themselves in a world of vibrant colour ( January 2, 2025 ). Explore new exhibitions Gathered Leaves: Discoveries from the Drawings Vault and Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction and express your creativity with sketching and weaving activities in-gallery. For more information, visit gallery.ca . LAST-MINUTE GIFTS Are you still looking for a Holiday gift? Give the gift of inspiration, creativity and art with a membership to the National Gallery of Canada . Starting at only $35 , memberships include unlimited admission to the collection and special exhibitions, as well as various discounts on food and drink. The NGC's Boutique and new online store also offer a wide array of gifts for all ages including books and exhibition catalogues, art supplies and small items perfect to fill Holiday stockings. Shop now at boutique.gallery.ca and enjoy free shipping on orders over $100 within Canada (before tax). About the National Gallery of Canada Founded in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the world's most respected art institutions. As a national museum, we exist to serve all Canadians, no matter where they live. We do this by sharing our collection, exhibitions and public programming widely. We create dynamic experiences that allow for new ways of seeing ourselves and each other through the visual arts, while centering Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Our mandate is to develop, preserve and present a collection for the learning and enjoyment of all – now and for generations to come. We are home to more than 90,000 works , including one of the finest collections of Indigenous and Canadian art, major works from the 14 th to the 21 st century and extensive library and archival holdings. Ankosé – Everything is connected – Tout est relié SOURCE National Gallery of Canada View original content to download multimedia: http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/December2024/19/c1051.html © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Quanterix Corporation Announcement: If You Have Suffered Losses In Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), You Are Encouraged To Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
City are now six games without a victory but appeared to be cruising towards three points before being stunned by the Eredivisie side, who hit them with goals from Anis Hadj Moussa, Santiago Gimenez and David Hancko to fight back from 3-0 down. Two goals from Erling Haaland, one of them a penalty, and one from Ilkay Gundogan had the 2023 European champions three up after 53 minutes as they sought the win that would help to get their ailing season back on track. FULL-TIME | A point apiece. 🩵 3-3 ⚫️ #ManCity | #UCL pic.twitter.com/6oj1nEOIwm — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 26, 2024 After the team collapsed in the closing stages, Ake called on his team-mates to show their mettle if their campaign is not to wither away. Speaking to Amazon Prime, he was asked whether he believed the the team’s problem is a mental one. “Maybe it is,” he said. “It is difficult to say. Obviously we have not been in this situation many times but this is where we have to show our character. “When everything seems to go against us and everyone is writing us off, we have to stay strong mentally, believe in ourselves and stick together. 🔢 pic.twitter.com/diyhxQXsdF — Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) November 26, 2024 “Every season there is a period when they write us off. We have to make sure we stay strong as a team and staff and make sure we get out of it.” The draw leaves City with work to do if they are to secure one of the eight automatic spots in the last 16 of this season’s Champions League. They are currently 15th in the table, two points outside of the top eight, and will need positive results in their next two games against Juventus and Paris St Germain to keep their hopes alive. They then face Club Brugge in their final league match on January 29. The result at least ended a run of five straight defeats in all competitions ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with leaders Liverpool at Anfield. “When you are three goals up it feels like a defeat when you give up three goals at home,” said Ake. “It is tough now, a tough night, but the only thing we can do is look forward to the next one. Liverpool is a big game and it is another challenge to overcome. “(We were) 3-0 up and we played quite well and were under control, but then it all changed. “You just have to stay strong mentally. At 3-1 they then push on but I think we need to go for it a bit earlier so we could keep the pressure on them, but we stayed playing at the back and maybe invited more pressure on us. “Then when you concede the second one there is even more pressure and then we have to stay stronger mentally.”
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Oslo, November 24: A former village doctor in Norway, Arne Bye, 55, is standing trial for what is being called the country's largest sex scandal. Bye is accused of raping 87 women and abusing his position to obtain sexual contact with 94 victims, including two minors, over a span of 20 years. His alleged crimes were recorded on over 6,000 hours of video footage seized during the investigation. Dailymail reported that the victims, aged between 14 and 67 at the time, were reportedly assaulted during gynecological examinations at his clinic in Frosta, a small town of 2,600 residents where Bye had long been a trusted public figure. According to the indictment, he allegedly used non-medical objects such as deodorant-like and cylindrical items during invasive procedures, actions described as unnecessary and painful. One victim, referred to as "Woman 18," recounted being subjected to an invasive examination after visiting Bye for a sore throat. Despite her discomfort, she complied because he was her doctor. She testified that the pain was so severe she thought she might die. France Shocker: Man Rapes Daughter For Years, Offers Her to Strangers For Sex; Sentenced to 20 Years in Jail . The prosecution has presented video evidence, some of which shows Bye positioning cameras around patients before beginning his examinations. Prosecutor Richard Haugen Lyng described the evidentiary situation as unique due to the abundance of recorded material, much of it graphic. Bye has admitted to filming the appointments, claiming it was to protect himself from potential lawsuits, though he denies watching the videos outside the context of the case. France Mass Rape Trial: Man Accused of Drugging His Wife So 72 Men Could Sexually Assault Her Is Testifying in French Court . In court, Bye pleaded guilty to three counts of rape and 35 charges of abuse of position but denies most other allegations. The trial has heard from multiple victims, including one who said Bye conducted repeated and lengthy examinations despite her having no abdominal complaints. Another victim testified that her sister and daughter were also among the alleged victims. The investigation began in 2022 after health authorities alerted police about Bye's suspicious behaviour. Concerns about him had been raised as early as 2006 by a gynecologist at a nearby hospital, but no formal action was taken until charges were filed in 2023. Despite the severity of the accusations, Bye has not been remanded in custody, though police continue to monitor him. The trial, which has deeply shaken the Frosta community, remains ongoing. Bye faces a potential 21-year prison sentence if convicted. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 24, 2024 11:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).
Robert Griffin III Names the No. 1 College Football 'Team on the Rise'The New Orleans Saints look like bandits in a way after some recent injury news came to the surface in the NFC. Marshon Lattimore 's injury Since being traded to the Washington Commanders , Lattimore has not played a single down for the NFC East foe. Washington has continued to see some success, but their defense would undoubtedly improve with him on the field. The Commanders just ruled out Lattimore for Week 12 as well. Dan Quinn says Marshon Lattimore won't play Sunday. Quinn says he's optimistic Lattimore could play against the #Titans in a week. He says the bye in 2 weeks won't determine when Lattimore plays. If he's ready before the bye, he'll play. Here's Lattimore at practice today @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/HDsRESOOui Lattimore has been dealing with a hamstring injury for a bulk of this season. It caused him to miss time in New Orleans, and now, it is affecting his availability for Dan Quinn's defense. The Saints got some backlash at the deadline for not garnering a second round pick for the top-flight CB. In reality, garnering a third round pick and day three draft stock was a win for the Saints in the long run. Lattimore had a great career in New Orleans, but injuries have mounted for him in recent seasons, including 2024. Without him, their secondary has still played fairly well since he was dealt away. Lattimore played in just seventeen games combined between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 season. Before 2022, the CB was had played in at least thirteen games in every season of his NFL career. For the Saints, we will see how they choose to address the CB position during this offseason. They have a lot of faith in young CB Alontae Taylor, but his time playing outside has not been consistent. He was playing in the slot until Lattimore was traded away. Rookie Kool-Aid McKinstry also has plenty of fans in the organization. Drafting a cornerback early in the 2025 NFL Draft could make sense, too, though. Regardless, the value that the Saints got in return for Lattimore looks pretty impressive, considering his lack of availability that continues to grow in Washington. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.None
Trump team signs deal to end transition 'standoff' with the Biden White House... with a few catches By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Published: 22:56 GMT, 26 November 2024 | Updated: 23:08 GMT, 26 November 2024 e-mail View comments Incoming White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles announced Tuesday that the Trump team had signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding' with President Joe Biden 's White House to get the presidential transition rolling after a three-week delay. The announcement ends the stand-off between the outgoing and incoming administrations, but Trump's team indicated they will not be handling the transition in the traditional fashion. They will not sign a separate MOU with the General Services Administration, which has office space and secure IT support at the ready. They vowed to abide by their own pre-existing 'Ethics Pledge' and will continue to use private funding for the transition efforts - but said they would disclose the names of donors to the American public - claiming 'we will not require additional government and bureaucratic oversight.' 'The Transition will not utilize taxpayer funding for costs related to the transition, which is consistent with President Trump's commitment to save taxpayers' hard-earned money,' the announcement said. The White House confirmed to DailyMail.com that the MOU had been signed, but expressed reservations. 'While we do not agree with the Trump transition team's decision to forgo signing the GSA MOU, we will follow the purpose of the Presidential Transition Act which clearly states that "any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and wellbeing of the United States and its people,"' said White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma. She added that the Biden White House felt they had little choice but to go along with the wishes of the incoming president's team. President-elect Donald Trump (left) shakes hands with President Joe Biden (right) during their Oval Office meeting on November 13. The transition had been held up because Trump's team refused to sign three MOUs with the federal government 'The fact is that on January 20 at 12 p.m., President Trump and his team will be in seat,' she said in a statement. 'We have 2 options. Option one is no transition, potentially risking the security of the American people and our country.' 'Option two is conduct a smooth transition with safeguards in the White House MOU to protect non-public information and prevent conflicts of interest,' she continued. 'Option two is the responsible course and in the best interest of the American people,' she added. Trump's team was supposed to sign three agreements to kick off the traditional transition process - one with the White House, one with the GSA and a third with the Department of Justice so that the president-elect's Cabinet picks could get vetted by the FBI, which has historically been needed for Senate confirmation. White House officials said Tuesday that the DOJ MOU 'is not signed but progress has been made towards an agreement.' The DOJ is 'ready to process requests for security clearances for those who will need access briefing materials and national security information once the MOU is signed,' officials said. Trump has long been skeptical of the so-called 'deep state,' and has suggested that his many indictments were proof that Biden's DOJ was after him - so it's not surprising that there was reluctance to sign an agreement with the Justice Department. But one of the crucial findings of the September 11 attack's report was that the drawn-out 2000 election - and delayed transition - contributed to President George W. Bush's team not being prepared for the Islamic terror threat. Incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, pictured on the campaign trail in July, was quoted in the announcement put out by the Trump transition on Tuesday One of the biggest reasons to get the transition moving is to allow Trump's people access to vital national security information so they're prepared on day No. 1. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren called attention to this issue in a stern letter to the GSA last week, asking the agency to articulate the serious problems that could crop up from team Trump's refusal to sign the agreements. 'President-elect Trump is undermining his administration’s ability to manage urgent national security threats, health and safety threats, and serious conflicts of interest starting on day one of his presidency,' she said. In a follow-up statement provided to DailyMail.com, Warren said Tuesday's announcement 'fails to answer key questions about national security threats and FBI vetting of nominees, and increases concerns about corruption.' 'There appear[s] to be serious gaps between the Trump transition's ethics agreement and the letter of the law,' the Massachusetts Democrat said. 'The reliance on private donors to fund the transition is nothing more than a ploy for well-connected Trump insiders to line their pockets while pretending to save taxpayers money.' White House officials said Tuesday that the MOU would allow incoming Trump officials to access non-public information, but it also provided guardrails. 'In the event it is necessary to share classified information with a transition team member, the relevant government agency must establish that the transition team member has the security clearance necessary to have access to that information, the requisite need to know, and has signed the requisite non-disclosure agreements,' officials said. Joe Biden Politics Share or comment on this article: Trump team signs deal to end transition 'standoff' with the Biden White House... with a few catches e-mail Add commentAfter 10 straight wins, Lions face Packers with much to accomplish
Herbert tosses 3 TD passes and Chargers secure a playoff spot with a 40-7 rout of Patriots FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Chargers clinched their second playoff appearance in three seasons with a 40-7 victory over the New England Patriots. The win also secured the fourth postseason appearance in Jim Harbaugh’s five seasons as an NFL coach, adding to the three he made during his stint with tAshe San Francisco 49ers. Herbert finished 26 of 38 for 281 yards to become the third player in NFL history with at least 3,000 passing yards and 20 touchdown passes in each of his first five seasons. The Patriots have lost six straight games, their second such losing streak of the season. They are now 2-14 the last two seasons at home. Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight during Friday night’s game. Dallas forward P.J. Washington was suspended for one game. All of the suspensions are without pay. Nurkic was called for an offensive foul while being guarded by Daniel Gafford with 9:02 left in the third quarter before the altercation quickly escalated. Nurkic confronted Marshall before taking an open-handed swing at his head and then Marshall responded with a punch. Washington quickly shoved Nurkic to the ground before the teams were separated. The NBA said Marshall “attempted to further engage Nurkic in a hostile manner in the corridor outside the locker rooms.” Shohei Ohtani to become a father for the 1st time in 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has posted on his Instagram account that he and wife Mamiko Tanaka are expecting a baby in 2025. The photo shows the couple's beloved dog, Decoy, as well as a pink ruffled onesie along with baby shoes and a sonogram that is covered by a baby emoji. Ohtani announced in February that he had married Tanaka, a former professional basketball player from his native Japan. The news from the intensely private player stunned Ohtani's teammates and his fans. Eli Manning and Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and prolific tight end Antonio Gates are among the finalists for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. The Hall on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting. The selection committee will vote next month to pick the class of between three and five modern-era players that will be announced the week of the Super Bowl. Georgia QB Carson Beck announces plan to enter NFL draft after season-ending elbow injury Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has announced his plans to enter the NFL draft, five days after having season-ending elbow surgery. The fifth-year senior made his NFL plans official on social media. Beck suffered a right elbow injury in the first half of the Bulldogs’ 22-19 overtime win over Texas in the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 7. Beck had surgery on Monday to repair his ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow. He is expected to begin throwing next spring. Backup Gunner Stockton will make his first start in the Sugar Bowl against Notre Dame on Wednesday. Colts QB Anthony Richardson ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts’ big game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Richardson missed practice on Thursday and Friday because of back and foot injuries. He was listed as questionable before he was downgraded to out. Indianapolis has a slim chance of making the playoffs. The Colts need to win out and get some help. Richardson’s absence likely means Joe Flacco will start against New York. Victor Wembanyama plays 1-on-1 chess with fans in New York Victor Wembanyama went to a park in New York City and played 1-on-1 with fans on Saturday. He even lost a couple of games. Not in basketball, though. Wemby was playing chess. Before the San Antonio Spurs left New York for a flight to Minnesota, Wembanyama put out the call on social media: “Who wants to meet me at the SW corner of Washington Square park to play chess? Im there,” Wembanyama wrote. It was 9:36 a.m. And people began showing up almost immediately. Mavs star Luka Doncic is latest pro athlete whose home was burglarized, business manager says DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is the latest professional athlete whose home has been burglarized. The star guard’s business manager tells multiple media outlets there was a break-in at Doncic’s home Friday night. Lara Beth Seager says nobody was home, and Doncic filed a police report. The Dallas Morning News reports that jewelry valued at about $30,000 was stolen. Doncic is the sixth known pro athlete in the U.S. whose home was burglarized since October. Star NFL quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes of Kansas City and Joe Burrow of Cincinnati are among them. The NFL and NBA have issued security alerts to players over the break-ins. Panthers place 1,000-yard rusher Chuba Hubbard on IR for final 2 games with strained calf CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have shut down leading rusher Chuba Hubbard for the final two games of the season because of a strained calf. He was placed on injured reserve Saturday. Hubbard was limited in practice Friday with a knee injury and was listed as questionable to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After practice, Hubbard complained of pain and had an MRI, which revealed a grade two calf strain, according to the team. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. He becomes the third Panthers running back to be placed on injured reserve this season, joining Miles Sanders and rookie Jonathan Brooks. Corbin Burnes and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $210 million, 6-year deal, AP source says PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $210 million, six-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a successful physical. The 30-year-old Burnes was perhaps the top free agent pitcher on the market after going 15-9 with a 2.92 ERA for Baltimore last season. The Orioles acquired the right-hander in a February trade after he spent his first six major league seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.Millions Demand Major Cuts in Plastics Production Ahead of Treaty TalksLiz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco (PRNewsfoto/Workday) Liz Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Cisco (PRNewsfoto/Workday) Centoni, EVP and Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, Brings Proven Expertise in Elevating Customer Success PLEASANTON, Calif. , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Workday, Inc . (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organizations manage their people and money , today announced the election of Liz Centoni, executive vice president and chief customer experience officer at Cisco, to its board of directors. Centoni is a seasoned leader who has a passion for leveraging technology to drive customer success and deliver unparalleled experiences. Throughout her career, Centoni has been spearheading initiatives that have significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty. "Liz's passion for championing customer success aligns perfectly with our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, making her an ideal addition to our Board," said Carl Eschenbach , CEO, Workday. "Her expertise will be instrumental in ensuring that we continue to exceed customer expectations as we innovate and grow." Centoni has held a range of senior engineering and strategy roles during her 24 years at Cisco. In 2024, she led the company's $28 billion acquisition of Splunk, positioning Cisco at the forefront of the AI revolution. Centoni was also instrumental in developing Cisco's responsible AI framework, and has advocated for equity in tech at events including World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting. She is an active mentor and sponsor of underrepresented groups, including serving as Cisco's global executive sponsor for the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program. "Joining Workday's board is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a company that shares my passion for empowering people and organizations through innovative technology and AI," said Liz Centoni , executive vice president and chief customer experience officer, Cisco. "I'm eager to leverage my experience to further strengthen Workday's customer-centric approach and contribute to its continued growth." Centoni's appointment is effective as of today. About Workday Workday is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most important assets – their people and money . The Workday platform is built with AI at the core to help customers elevate people, supercharge work, and move their business forever forward. Workday is used by more than 10,500 organizations around the world and across industries – from medium-sized businesses to more than 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com . © 2024 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved. Workday and the Workday logo are registered trademarks of Workday, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding Workday's plans, beliefs, and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based only on currently available information and our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. 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Cabinet approval has been granted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India to facilitate cooperation in sharing successful digital solutions for digital transformation, Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced. Addressing the media during the weekly Cabinet briefing at the Government Information Department, Minister Jayatissa stated that the partnership would enable Sri Lanka to benefit from India’s expertise in e-governance, financial technology strategies, Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure. As a global leader in information technology and digital innovation, India’s specialist knowledge is expected to significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s digital transformation efforts. A preliminary agreement has already been reached to sign the MoU between Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This collaboration aims to foster institutional cooperation between the two countries, particularly in building the capacity of officers and implementing digital transformation solutions. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Digital Economy Minister to proceed with signing the proposed MoU.
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Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley upgraded its view on consumer finance stocks to "attractive" given positive fundamentals and a friendlier regulatory environment. Key drivers include easing inflation, lower unemployment, and stable lending standards. Delinquencies, which slowed significantly in 2024, are expected to decline further in 2025. EPS growth for the sector is projected at 15%, marking the fastest pace in four years. The brokerage highlighted lighter regulatory pressure under a GOP-controlled government. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) predicts the CFPB’s proposed late fee rule may not pass, boosting earnings for companies like Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) and Bread Financial. Morgan Stanley upgraded to Synchrony to “overweight” from “underweight,” raising target price on the stock to $82 from $40. While Bread Financial was upgraded to “overweight” from “underweight,” taking target up to $76 from $35, adding that late fees are about 20-25% of BFH revenues. A $8 late fee cap implementation would have represented a material forward earnings hit without offsets. However, the lower likelihood of rule survival at this point rebalances the bull-bear skew for 2025 and beyond. MS analyst said they now expect late fee rule to either roll back or fail to make it past the courts. The rule has been stuck in the courts for 9 months now, and faces a high bar to make it past the conservative-dominated courts, including the Fifth Circuit and Supreme Court. Loan growth, however, remains a concern. Consumer lending is slowing, with card loan growth expected to stabilize at 3%-4% by mid-2025. The note flagged potential risks, including higher valuations and uncertainty over credit quality improvements. Yet, analysts remain optimistic about deregulation beneficiaries and firms with EPS catalysts in the next year. Related Articles Morgan Stanley boosts consumer finance outlook for 2025 UK's Starmer asks regulators to prioritise economic growth, Sky reports Investing.com's stocks of the weekThe New York Giants benched quarterback Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito hoping for a “spark” to jumpstart the offense and end the five-game losing streak. Instead, New York face-planted against the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wasting everyone’s Sunday with a 30-7 loss . The losing streak has now hit six, and the Week 12 loss might have been the worst of the bunch. Coming off an embarrassing overtime defeat, the Giants had an extra week to prepare for a flawed Buccaneers team. © Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The time off didn’t help. Neither did the quarterback change. DeVito completed 21 of 31 attempts for 189 yards and no touchdowns. He was sacked four times behind a declining offensive line, and at no point did the Giants look like an imposing offense. Without a spark to complement it, the defense looked just as disheveled. Four different players rushed for a touchdown and 11 different players caught a pass. Six players had an explosive play to their name. Tampa Bay posted 450 yards and was able to control the game from the start, jumping out to a 23-0 halftime lead. Related: Giants' Tommy DeVito Must Improve One Skill New York was outplayed in every facet. The DeVito era has begun and, just as quickly, showcased how little the quarterback change mattered. This offense is rudderless regardless of who’s under center, and while head coach Brian Daboll gave DeVito the green light for Week 13, it might just be a matter of time before Drew Lock gets the start. For now, DeVito’s reign will continue. That means him and Dallas Cowboys backup Cooper Rush will get the privilege of starting the middle game of Thanksgiving’s three-game slate. Even as both teams look to the 2025 NFL Draft, their Week 12 showings have sent them in opposite directions. America’s Team just shocked the Washington Commanders, pulling off the upset with 60 minutes of chaotic football. New York, meanwhile, laid down and died on the MetLife turf. For the fans eager to get ahead on the class’ quarterbacks, keep watching college football. The Giants aren’t getting better anytime soon. Related: WATCH: Daniel Jones Says GoodbyeWorkday Appoints Liz Centoni to its Board of Directors
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media , leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law. The major parties backed the bill that would make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts. The legislation was passed with 102 votes in favor to 13 against. If the bill becomes law this week, the platforms would have one year to work out how to implement the age restrictions before the penalties are enforced. Opposition lawmaker Dan Tehan told Parliament the government had agreed to accept amendments in the Senate that would bolster privacy protections. Platforms would not be allowed to compel users to provide government-issued identity documents including passports or driver’s licenses. The platforms also could not demand digital identification through a government system. “Will it be perfect? No. But is any law perfect? No, it’s not. But if it helps, even if it helps in just the smallest of ways, it will make a huge difference to people’s lives,” Tehan told Parliament. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said the Senate would debate the bill later Wednesday. The major parties’ support all but guarantees the legislation will be passed by the Senate where no party holds a majority of seats. Lawmakers who were not aligned with either the government or the opposition were most critical of the legislation during debate on Tuesday and Wednesday. Criticisms include that the legislation had been rushed through Parliament without adequate scrutiny, would not work, would create privacy risks for users of all ages and would take away parents’ authority to decide what’s best for their children. Critics also argue the ban would isolate children, deprive them of positive aspects of social media, drive children to the dark web, make children too young for social media reluctant to report harms they encountered and take away incentives for platforms to make online spaces safer. Independent lawmaker Zoe Daniel said the legislation would “make zero difference to the harms that are inherent to social media.” “The true object of this legislation is not to make social media safe by design, but to make parents and voters feel like the government is doing something about it,” Daniel told Parliament. “There is a reason why the government parades this legislation as world-leading, that’s because no other country wants to do it,” she added. T he platforms had asked for the vote on legislation to be delayed until at least June next year when a government-commissioned evaluation of age assurance technologies made its report on how the ban could been enforced. Rod Mcguirk, The Associated PressSuddenly defensive Alabama looks to keep rolling against South Dakota StateWeekly Horoscope Virgo, December 29 to Jan 4, 2025 predicts a romantic week