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234 swertres result And single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). Some 2,480 were deemed to have “unmet need” and 1,375 were using mobility aids. During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. But were 21% less likely to go on to use mobility aids when they needed them. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”Police have put out alerts to the public to help find a missing 27-year-old man named Royden. or signup to continue reading Royden was last seen in Port Macquarie around 2pm Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was wearing dark clothing. Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare as this behaviour is considered out of character. Roydon is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 185cm, thin build with short brown hair. He is known to frequent the Port Macquarie, Kundabung and Kempsey areas Anyone with information into his whereabouts is urged to call Port Macquarie Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

Global reaction to Assad’s sudden ouster from Syria ranges from jubilation to alarmThe Sausalito City Council has approved a series of energy conservation measures for some city-owned buildings in a move expected to save millions of dollars. The initial investment will cost the city $1.9 million, which includes design and construction. Sausalito is looking to modernize utilities such as heating, water and lighting to increase efficiency and reduce costs while also lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It hired energy consultant Climatec to assess its facilities. Climatec representatives recommended upgrading streetlights, park lights and interior and exterior building lights to LED; adding solar energy panels at the MLK campus and police building; installing electric vehicle chargers at the police station; automating buildings; and adding a new heating a cooling system at the old city hall building at 729 Bridgeway. Upgrades to the MLK campus, a property of six buildings leased by the city, are expected to cost $986,000. Police station improvements are estimated at $429,000. Tyler Girtman, a regional manager at Climatec, said the objective was to get back to basics while protecting against fluctuating utility costs. He said if the city keeps the status quo, with an average cost increase of 10.2% per year, it could spend $80.5 million in energy costs over the next 30 years. “For the base phase, what it really boiled down to is looking at the fundamental elements of energy efficiency-type projects,” Girtman said. In June, the company recommended a list of actions estimated to cost $5.7 million. After discussions with staff, the list was narrowed based on funding and need, Girtman said. The effort is expected to save Sausalito between $3.1 million and $6.9 million over the project lifecycle, which is 15 years for energy efficiency systems and 30 years for renewable energy systems, Girtman said. In the first five years alone, the city could save $770,000. The council’s approval makes the city eligible to receive $304,000 in federal and local funding to install solar technology and electric vehicle chargers. Some upgrades are reimbursable through the Inflation Reduction Act and utility providers. Vice Mayor Joan Cox pointed out that most solar panels have to be replaced every 20 years, and asked if the 30-year life cycle estimate accounts for the replacement cost. Girtman said the technology has advanced greatly in the past decade. The solar panels the firm would use have a warranty of 30 years. Councilmember Janelle Kellman asked if the city had any electric police vehicles. Staff confirmed it did not, and Kellman asked the reason for placing electric vehicle chargers at the police station instead of the MLK campus. She said it seemed like a waste of resources. “I just want to be cautious about solving a problem we don’t have yet,” Kellman said. Girtman said the council previously directed the consultant to focus on the police building. Other upgrades include a new Wi-Fi system relating to two city-owned parking lots. Mark Palmer, chair of the city’s sustainability commission, spoke in favor of the project. He said it is a major step forward on the city’s climate plan, low-emissions plan, general plan and strategic plan. “So Sausalito receives important and overdue upgrades to our municipal facilities, which then act as a hedge on future utility costs volatility,” Palmer said. “As utility costs rise, so does the city’s return on investment.” The firm hopes to begin implementing the upgrades in January.NEW YORK — U.S. stock indexes fell Dec. 12 following some potentially discouraging data on the economy. The S&P 500 slipped 0.5 percent Thursday for its fourth loss in the last six days. It's a pause for the index, which has been rallying toward one of its best years of the millennium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5 percent, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7 percent from its record set the day before. A report early in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they dilute one of the hopes that's driven the S&P 500 to 57 record highs this year: Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. WASHINGTON — Wholesale costs in the U.S. picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The Labor Department reported Dec. 12 that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4 percent last month from October, up from 0.3 percent the month before. Measured from 12 months earlier, wholesale prices climbed 3 percent in November, the sharpest year-over-year rise since February 2023. Excluding volatile food and energy prices, so-called core producer prices rose 0.2 percent from October and 3.4 percent from November 2023. Higher food prices pushed up the November wholesale inflation reading, which came in hotter than expected. Surging prices of fruits, vegetables and eggs drove wholesale food costs up 3.1 percent from October. They had been unchanged the month before. The report comes a day after the government said consumer prices rose 2.7 percent in November from a year earlier, up from an annual gain of 2.6 percent in October, showing inflation has yet to be fully tamed. DALLAS — The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a jetliner in January, said he'll step down next month, clearing the way for President-elect Donald Trump to name his choice to lead the agency. Mike Whitaker announced his pending resignation Dec. 12 in a message to employees of the FAA, which regulates airlines and aircraft manufacturers and manages the nation's airspace. He became the agency's administrator in October 2023. Since then, the challenges confronting Whitaker have included a surge in close calls between planes, a need for stricter oversight of Boeing. antiquated equipment and a shortage of air traffic controllers at a time of high consumer demand for air travel. Whitaker took the helm of the FAA after the Senate, which is frequently divided along partisan lines, voted 98-0 last year to confirm his selection by President Joe Biden. The agency had been without a Senate-confirmed chief for nearly 19 months, and a previous Biden nominee withdrew in the face of Republican opposition. FAA administrators — who hold a job that has long been seen as nonpartisan — generally serve for five years, but that has not happened recently. NEW YORK — An appeals court in New Orleans has ruled that Nasdaq can't require diversity on the boards of companies that list on the exchange. The decision comes more than three years after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq's proposal to boost the number of women, racial minorities and LGBTQ people on U.S. corporate boards. The proposed policy — which was to be the first of its kind for a U.S. securities exchange — would have required most of the nearly 3,000 companies listed on Nasdaq to have at least one woman on their board of directors, along with one person from a racial minority or who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer. It also would have required companies to publicly disclose statistics on the demographic composition of their boards. Some conservative groups and Republican lawmakers have strenuously opposed the proposal, arguing the requirements were arbitrary and burdensome. And on Dec. 11, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided that the proposal was not legal. Nasdaq said it stands by its policy but will not seek further legal reviews. NEW YORK — DoorDash will require its drivers to verify their identity more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharing. DoorDash has been under pressure to ensure its drivers are operating legally. Over the summer, it pledged to do a better job identifying and removing dangerous drivers after a flood of complaints of dangerous driving from cities. Officials in Boston, New York and other cities have said that in many cases, people with multiple traffic violations continue making deliveries using accounts registered to others. The San Francisco delivery company said Dec. 12 it has begun requiring some drivers to complete real-time identity checks immediately after they complete a delivery. Previously, drivers were occasionally asked to re-verify their identity before or after a shift. The new system has been introduced in Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle and other cities and will roll out more widely next year. NEW YORK — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Dec. 12 that it's capping overdraft fees at $5. The rule is set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn't overturned by Congress or altered under the incoming Trump administration. President Joe Biden had called the charges, which can be as high as $35, “exploitative.” The banking industry has lobbied extensively to keep the existing fee structures in place. WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards. Jobless claim applications climbed by 17,000 to 242,000 for the week of Dec. 7, the Labor Department reported Dec. 12. That's significantly more than the 220,000 analysts were forecasting and yet another data point that reflects a cooling labor market. This week's report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 15,000 to 1.89 million for the week of Nov. 30. The four-week average of weekly claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by nearly 6,000 to 224,250. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a proxy for U.S. layoffs. While the job markets has shown some cracks recently, it remains broadly healthy NEW ORLEANS — Facebook's parent company Meta says it will build a $10 billion data center in northeast Louisiana to meet demand from artificial intelligence technologies, bringing hopes that the 50-worker project will transform an economically neglected corner of the state. .Gov. Jeff Landry called it "game-changing," while some environmental groups have raised concerns over the center's reliance on fossil fuels and whether it could lead to higher energy bills for residents. Meta announced plans this year for a South Carolina data center near Aiken. The company said it anticipates the Louisiana site will create 5,000 temporary construction jobs.Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office

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Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles make their second-to-last road trip of the regular season Sunday to face Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens. The NFC East-leading Eagles (9-2) have won seven in a row and play four of their final six games in Philadelphia, traveling only about 125 miles to visit the Ravens (8-4) this weekend and the Washington Commanders in Week 16. Sunday's game features the NFL's two leading rushers. Barkley (1,392 yards) and Henry (1,325) are far ahead of Green Bay's Josh Jacobs (944) in third place. Henry leads the league with 13 rushing touchdowns. Barkley (10) is tied for fourth and Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts (11) tied for second. The matchup also features two of the top candidates for Most Valuable Player honors entering Week 13 in Barkley and Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won his second MVP award last season. Their competition includes quarterbacks Josh Allen of Buffalo and Jared Goff of Detroit, with Allen widely considered the favorite. "Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are phenomenal football players that help their team win football games, and Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley are phenomenal football players that help their team win football games," Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. "Excited about the opportunity this week because it's our next one. It will be a really good opponent, really well coached, good players, good atmosphere that will be there. Excited about the opportunity this week. And we're going to have to be on it against a really good team." The showdown at M&T Bank Stadium also pits Baltimore's No. 1 offense (426.7 yards per game) and No. 2 scoring offense (30.3 points per game) against Philadelphia's No. 1 defense (274.6) and No. 6 scoring defense (18.1). The Eagles have held seven consecutive opponents to under 300 total yards, while the Ravens have gained at least 329 yards of offense in all 11 games. Philadelphia is coming off a 37-20 road win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in which Barkley smashed the franchise record with 255 rushing yards. Baltimore also earned a prime-time win in Los Angeles, defeating the Chargers 30-23 in the "Harbaugh Bowl" on Monday night behind Jackson's three touchdowns (two passing, one rushing). Jackson said he's looking forward to the Barkley and Henry show. "I've known Saquon from high school. We were in the all-star game together and he jumped over somebody's head," Jackson recalled Wednesday. "So I've pretty much seen him before I even got to the league, college, anything. I've been knowing about Saquon, but Derrick Henry -- King Henry -- I'm with him every day and I'm seeing what he's capable of, so it's going to be a great matchup." Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith practiced Wednesday after sitting out Monday with a hamstring issue. Nose tackle Michael Pierce (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve. Tight end Charlie Kolar (broken arm) is out for several weeks and cornerback Arthur Maulet (calf) did not practice. The Eagles lost veteran defensive end Brandon Graham to a season-ending triceps injury Sunday. Wideout DeVonta Smith (hamstring) missed the win over the Rams and did not practice Wednesday. Neither did cornerbacks Darius Slay (concussion) or Kelee Ringo (calf). Philadelphia is 5-1 away from home this season -- 6-1 if you count their season-opening "home" victory against the Packers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Baltimore is 4-1 at home. The Ravens hold a 3-2-1 lead in the series with the Eagles. They haven't met since Baltimore's 30-28 win in Week 6 at Philadelphia in 2020. --Field Level Media

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Governments around the world have reacted to the abrupt fall of the Assad family's five-decade rule over Syria with a mixture of hope and trepidation, as the balance of power in the Middle East shifts. or signup to continue reading Several Arab countries expressed support for Syria's unity and territorial integrity after Islamist rebels declared President Bashar al-Assad's ouster and seized control of Damascus early on Sunday. Turkey, Iran, Russia and the United States all deployed forces in Syria after protests against al-Assad's regime erupted into a multi-sided civil war in 2011. Various non-state factions continue to control different parts of the fragmented country. Egypt, the Arab world's most populous country, said it stands with Syria and supports its sovereignty. Egypt "calls on all Syrian sides of all leanings to preserve the state resources and national institutions and give precedence to the country's supreme interests," the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said. In Jordan, Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Syria must be protected from sliding towards chaos." "Jordan will offer all possible support for the brotherly Syrian people in their efforts for rebuilding their country, institutions and political system," he said. The Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a country that has long been an outspoken critic of al-Assad, also said it is necessary to preserve Syria's national institutions and unity of the state to prevent it from "descending into chaos". "The state of Palestine and its people stand by the side of the brotherly Syrian people," Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said. But all eyes were firmly on the governments of Iran and Russia, which were staunch backers of al-Assad. With his downfall, their influence in Syria and the wider Middle East could be weakened. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said it hopes to maintain good relations with Syria despite the change in power. "Bilateral relations with Syria have a long history and we hope that this will continue with wisdom and foresight," the Foreign Ministry in Tehran said in a statement. Tehran hopes for a quick end to the military tensions and an early dialogue between all political factions in the country, the Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying by the ISNA news agency. According to unconfirmed reports, Tehran is already in contact with the Islamist alliance Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in order to facilitate a peaceful withdrawal of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards from Syria. For Tehran, al-Assad was a strategically important ally within a self-declared front of resistance against arch-enemy Israel. Syria also served as a corridor for the supply of Iranian weapons to Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, who in turn would attack Israel. "The change of power in Syria could affect the further course of the resistance front against the Zionist regime in the short term, but definitely not stop it," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi. The resistance against Israel is "an ideological mission and not a classic war" and will therefore continue, said the top diplomat in an interview with the state broadcaster IRIB late Sunday. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued an appeal for all parties to refrain from the use of force. Al-Assad had abandoned his post and left Syria, the ministry said, without providing any information on the location of its former ally. Russia was in contact with groups in Syria, it said. Moscow had provided critical military support to al-Assad's regime since 2015. Russia maintains an airbase in Syria and a strategic naval base at Tartus, which provides access to the Mediterranean Sea. The ministry said the Russian military bases were not under threat but were in a state of heightened alert. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the seismic change in Syria presented an "opportunity". Israel has frequently hit Iranian-linked military targets in Syria in order to prevent arch-enemy Iran from expanding its influence. Netanyahu said Israel is interested in "neighbourly relations" with Syria, but also in making sure "that no hostile force embeds itself right next to the border of Israel". In Europe, the French and German governments welcomed al-Assad's overthrow. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it "good news" - but that order needed to be restored and the rights of minorities respected. UN Secretary General António Guterres said he believed there was now a "historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future" for Syria. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. 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DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementTrump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban so he can weigh in after he takes office President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. Trump's request Friday came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court. Oral arguments are scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. The brief said Trump opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.” Stock market today: Wall Street slips as the 'Magnificent 7' weighs down the market NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower as Wall Street ends a holiday-shortened week on a down note. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 333 points, or 0.8%. The Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%. The “Magnificent 7” stocks weighed on the market, led by declines in Nvidia, Tesla and Microsoft. Even with the loss, the S&P 500 had a modest gain for the week and is still headed for its second consecutive annual gain of more than 20%, the first time that has happened since 1997-1998. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.62%. 10 tips from experts to help you change your relationship with money in 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — As the calendar changes to 2025, you might be thinking about how to approach your relationship with money in the new year. Whether you’re saving to move out of your parents’ house or pay off student loan debt, financial resolutions can help you stay motivated. If you’re planning to make financial resolutions for the new year, experts recommend that you start by evaluating the state of your finances in 2024. Then, set specific goals and make sure they’re attainable for your lifestyle. Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as January 14th, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. The department has taken such action in the past. But once those measures run out the government risks defaulting on its debt unless lawmakers and the president agree to lift the limit on the U.S. government’s ability to borrow. An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display. The argument previews fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — that is, wealthy members of the tech world who want more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says WASHINGTON (AP) — A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans. Administration officials said this month that at least eight telecommunications companies, as well as dozens of nations, had been affected by the Chinese hacking blitz known as Salt Typhoon. But Anne Neuberger, a deputy national security adviser, said Friday that a ninth victim had been identified after the administration released guidance to companies about how to hunt for Chinese culprits in their networks. Most Americans blame insurance profits and denials alongside the killer in UHC CEO death, poll finds WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans believe health insurance profits and coverage denials share responsibility for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO — although not as much as the person who pulled the trigger. So says a new poll from NORC at the University of Chicago. It finds that about 8 in 10 Americans say that the person who committed the killing has “a great deal” or “a moderate amount” of responsibility for the Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson. Still, some see suspect Luigi Mangione as a heroic figure. About 7 in 10 adults say coverage denials or health insurance profits also bear at least “a moderate amount” of responsibility for Thompson’s death. Another jackpot surpasses $1 billion. Is this the new normal? Remember this moment because it probably won’t last: A U.S. lottery jackpot is projected to soar above $1 billion, and that's still a big deal. Friday’s Mega Millions drawing is worth an estimated $1.15 billion. The prize has evoked headlines across the country, despite the nation's top 10 jackpots already having boasted billion-dollar payouts. Jonathan Cohen is the author of the book “For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America.” He says he expects jackpots to continue to grow in size. Larger payouts attract more media attention, increase ticket sales and bring in new players. How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers NEW YORK (AP) — What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors. U.S. stocks ripped higher and carried the S&P 500 to records as the economy kept growing and the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates. The benchmark index posted its first back-to-back annual gains of more than 20% since 1998. The year featured many familiar winners, such as Big Tech, which got even bigger as their stock prices kept growing. But it wasn’t just Apple, Nvidia and the like. Bitcoin and gold surged and “Roaring Kitty” reappeared to briefly reignite the meme stock craze. Richard Parsons, prominent executive who led Time Warner and Citigroup, dies at 76 NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Parsons, one of corporate America’s most prominent Black executives who held top posts at Time Warner and Citigroup, has died. He was 76. Parsons died Thursday at his Manhattan home. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015 and cited “unanticipated complications” from the disease for cutting back on work a few years later. Financial services company Lazard confirmed his death. Parsons was a longtime member of the company's board. His friend Ronald Lauder told The New York Times that the cause of death was cancer. Parsons stepped down Dec. 3 from the boards of Lazard and Lauder’s company, Estée Lauder, citing health reasons. He had been on Estée Lauder’s board for 25 years.

( MENAFN - EIN Presswire) Combat Sports Products Global market Report 2024 - Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2024-2033 The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-for a limited time only! LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 13, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- The Business Research Company's Early Year-End Sale! Get up to 30% off detailed market research reports-limited time only! The combat sports products market has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. It is projected to grow from $8.33 billion in 2023 to $8.89 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 6.8%. This historic period growth can be attributed to factors like the rising popularity of MMA and UFC events, global growth in combat sports participation, enhanced media coverage and live broadcasting of major combat sports events, the emergence of regional combat sports leagues, the evolution of combat sports training academies, and collaboration between brands and athletes for sponsorship agreements. What Is the Anticipated Growth Rate and Market Size of the Combat Sports Products Market? The combat sports products market is anticipated to see significant growth in the ensuing years. It is projected to reach $11.67 billion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate CAGR of 7.0%. This predicted growth during the forecast period can be attributed to factors like the integration of smart technology in combat sports equipment, growing demand for high-performance combat sports gear, an increased focus on athlete safety and injury prevention, rising adoption of combat sports in youth fitness programs, expansion of combat sports merchandise and apparel lines, and growth in online retail channels for combat sports merchandise. Explore Comprehensive Insights Into The Global Combat Sports Products Market With A Detailed Sample Report: What Is The Primary Growth Driver of the Combat Sports Products Market? The increasing global participation in high-performance sports is predicted to significantly contribute to the growth of the combat sports products market. High-performance sports refer to competitive athletic activities wherein athletes strive to achieve the highest levels of excellence and performance through advanced training, strategy, and technology. The growing participation in these sports is influenced by factors such as increasing interest in achieving elite athletic goals, advancements in training technology, and greater opportunities for competitive success. Combat sports products are instrumental in bolstering participation in high-performance sports by providing specialized equipment and training tools that optimize performance, safety, and competitive edge for athletes. Pre-book the report at: Which Key Industry Players Are Behind the Growth of the Combat Sports Products Market? Major market players in the combat sports products market include Nike Inc., Adidas AG, Under Armour Inc., Reebok International Limited, RDX Sports Ltd., Koral Activewear Inc., Century LLC, Venum Group, Everlast Worldwide Inc., Meister International LLC, Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., Anthem Athletics LLC, Ringside Inc., Tatami Fightwear Ltd., Fuji Sports Inc., Title Boxing LLC, Revgear Sports Co., Rival Boxing Gear Inc., Gameness Sports, Combat Corner Professional LLC, Twins Special Co. Ltd., Industrias Reyes S.A. de C.V., Scramble Brand Limited, Toyam Sports Limited. What Key Trends Are Impacting the Size of the Combat Sport Products Market? Significant trends in the combat sports products domain such as surging demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products and growing popularity of personalized combat sports gear are impacting market size. The rising interest in hybrid combat sports events, development of customizable nutrition plans tailored for combat athletes, and the increased use of AI-powered performance tracking devices are also a part of the trends shaping the market. How Is the Global Combat Sports Products Market Segmented? 1 By Product Type: Protection, Apparel, Footwear, Accessories 2 By Sports Type: Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Judo, Wrestling, Other Sports 3 By Price: Low, Medium, High 4 By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline 5 By Consumer Group: Professional, Non-professional Regional Insights: North America Dominates the Combat Sports Products Market North America was the largest region in the combat sports products market in 2023. The regions covered in this market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. 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Joe Biden led US presidents and other world leaders in paying tribute Sunday to Jimmy Carter who died aged 100. “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian,” President Biden said in a statement released by the White House. “He saved, lifted and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” To President-elect Donald Trump, Americans owe Carter “a debt of gratitude.” “The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans,” he said on social media. Former president Bill Clinton, a Southern Democrat like Carter, said his predecessor had “worked tirelessly for a better, fairer world.” He added, in a joint statement with his wife and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, that Carter “lived to serve others — until the very end.” To former president George W. Bush, Carter “dignified the office. And his efforts to leave behind a better world didn’t end with the presidency.” And for former president Barack Obama, Carter “taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service.” Among other US politicians sharing their condolences, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Carter “taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others.” – ‘Lover of democracy’ – Carter “was early to recognize that protecting our shared planet and promoting global public health were vital to national security interests,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. In one of the first reactions from abroad, French President Emmanuel Macron said Carter had “been a steadfast advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable and has tirelessly fought for peace. “France sends its heartfelt thoughts to his family and to the American people,” he said. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted Carter’s post-presidency work with the nonprofit Carter Center “saved countless lives and helped bring many neglected tropical diseases close to elimination.” Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hailed Carter as “a lover of democracy and defender of peace,” noting his pressuring of Brazil’s dictatorship to release political prisoners. “He criticized unilateral military action by superpowers and the use of killer drones,” Lula said. “He worked with Brazil to mediate conflicts in Venezuela and to help Haiti.” “He will be remembered forever as a name that defends the idea that peace is the most important condition for development.” With 2,400 staff representing 100 different nationalities, AFP covers the world as a leading global news agency. AFP provides fast, comprehensive and verified coverage of the issues affecting our daily lives.