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The findings of the survey will play a crucial role in informing the European Union's antitrust investigation into Nvidia's business practices and may lead to regulatory actions aimed at ensuring fair competition and protecting the interests of consumers. While Nvidia has maintained that its acquisitions are in line with regulatory requirements and have the potential to drive innovation and technological advancement, critics argue that the company's growing market dominance could have negative implications for competition and diversity in the tech industry.
NoneIn a tragic turn of events, a man's momentary distraction while driving led to a harrowing accident that left three people injured. The accident scene, once concealed from public eye, has now been revealed, shedding light on the dangers of distracted driving and the devastating consequences it can have.
In conclusion, Zhang Ruoyun's public apology for littering cigarette butts in public places highlights the need for greater awareness and accountability when it comes to environmental issues. While his actions may have been disappointing, his willingness to take responsibility and learn from his mistake is a step in the right direction. Let this incident serve as a reminder for all of us to be more mindful of our actions and their impact on the world around us.President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and about what the peak should be called. Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. ___ Rush reported from Portland, Oregon. Claire Rush, The Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. Cincinnati is playing its best football, but it might be too late to sneak into the playoffs, with five teams battling for the two remaining AFC postseason spots. At 7-8, the Bengals are on the bubble along with two other teams that have the same record, the Colts and Dolphins. To have a chance, the Bengals will need to beat the visiting Denver Broncos (9-6) on Saturday, then try to take down the Steelers (10-5) at Pittsburgh in the regular-season finale. They’ll need some help from other teams, too. The rub for the Bengals is that they have yet to beat a team with a winning record this season. Now with some momentum for the first time, the Bengals will have to clear that hurdle. “It’s just what it’s supposed to feel like for us. This is our expectation,” coach Zac Taylor said after the Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 on Sunday. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games. ... We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” What’s working Joe Burrow became the first player in NFL history to throw for at least 250 yards and three or more touchdowns in seven consecutive games. One of his TD passes, to Tee Higgins, came as he was falling down. He finished 23 for 30 for 252 yards. ... Ja’Marr Chase continues to build his resume as he strives to win the receiving “triple crown.” He had six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Browns and leads the league in receptions, yards and TDs. ... K Cade York tied a franchise record with a 59-yard field goal. “The guys have responded this way all season,” Taylor said. “We lost some heartbreakers to be quite frank, and games that just came down to the end. It doesn’t mean that we’ve had a bad football team and we weren’t in it. We’ve been in this, and now — I don’t want to say getting our confidence back, because we’ve had confidence — but we’re just making the plays necessary at the critical points of the game to take control of these games. That’s really what’s happened the last three weeks, and we’ve got to continue that.” What needs help Burrow has fumbled 10 times this season. Against the Browns, he lost a fumble on a strip-sack with the Bengals on the Cleveland 2-yard-line. Stock up Last week, S Jordan Battle scooped a fumble and ran it all the way back, only to fumble as he crossed the goal line, leading to a touchback. Against the Browns, he intercepted a second-half pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson in the end zone. The Bengals’ defense has nine takeaways in the past two games. Stock down Cincinnati’s depleted offensive line allowed four sacks. Injuries The offensive line took a hit when tackle Amarius Mims went out with an ankle injury and didn’t return. Key number 5.1 — Yards per carry by RB Chase Brown, who seems to get better every week. He had 18 carries for 91 yards. Next steps The Bengals continue their improbable effort to slip into the playoffs when they host the Broncos in their home finale on Saturday. They finish the season the following week at Pittsburgh. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL
Romanians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the runoff. Thirteen candidates are vying for the presidency in the European Union and NATO member country, and the vote is expected to go to a second round on Dec. 8. Polls opened at 7.00 a.m. local time (0500GMT) and will close at 9.00 p.m. (1900GMT). Romanians abroad have been able to vote since Friday. By 8 p.m. local time (1800GMT), 9.2 million people — about 51% of eligible voters — had cast ballots, according to the Central Election Bureau. The final vote could see George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, or AUR, face off against incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, backed by Romania’s largest party, the Social Democratic Party or PSD. The presidential role carries a five-year term and has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security, foreign policy, and judicial appointments. Romania will also hold parliamentary elections on Dec. 1 that will determine the country’s next government and prime minister. Simion, 38, is a vocal supporter of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and has long been a controversial figure. He campaigned for reunification with Moldova, which this year renewed a five-year ban on him from entering the country over security concerns, and he is banned for the same reason from entering neighbouring Ukraine. “I would like that in the next five to ten years, for Romanians to be really proud to be Romanians, to promote Romanian culture, Romanian products,” he told reporters on Wednesday in the capital, Bucharest. “As a Romanian president, I will promote Romanian interests. In most cases, Romanian interests coincide with partner interests.” Ecaterina Nawadia, a 20-year-old architecture student, said she voted for the first time in a national election on Sunday and hopes young people turn out in high numbers. “Since the (1989) revolution, we didn’t have a really good president,” she said. “I hope most of the people my age went to vote ... because the leading candidate is not the best option.” Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, says Sunday’s vote will be “a tight race” in which the diaspora will likely play a key role in which candidates make it to the runoff. “We are at a point where Romania can easily divert or slip toward a populist regime because (voter) dissatisfaction is pretty large among a lot of people from all social strata,” he told The Associated Press. “And the temptation for any regime, any leader — will be to go on a populist road.” He added that Romania’s large budget deficit, high inflation, and an economic slowdown could push more mainstream candidates to shift toward populist stances amid widespread dissatisfaction. Ciolacu told the AP that if he is elected, one of his biggest goals is “to convince Romanians that it is worth staying at home or returning” to Romania, which has a massive diaspora spread throughout EU countries. “Romania has a huge chance to become a developed economy in the next 10 years, where honest work is fairly rewarded and people have the security of a better life,” he said. “But for this, we need balance and responsibility ... I am running for the Presidency of Romania because we need a change.” Other key candidates include Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party, or USR former NATO deputy general secretary Mircea Geoana, who is running independently and Nicolae Ciuca, a former army general and head of the center-right National Liberal Party, which is currently in a tense coalition with the PSD. Geoana, a former foreign minister and ambassador to the United States, told the AP that he believes his international experience qualifies him above the other candidates. “I think I bring a lot of competence and experience and connections in this complicated world,” he said. Lasconi, a former journalist and the leader of the USR said she sees corruption as one of the biggest problems Romania faces and that she supports increased defence spending and continued aid to Ukraine. Romania has been a staunch ally of war-torn Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. But Simion of the AUR party said he opposes Romania — which has sent a Patriot missile system to Ukraine — contributing further military aid and that he hopes Trump can “stop the war.” In 2020, the AUR party went from relative obscurity to gaining 9% in a parliamentary vote, allowing it to enter parliament. Opponents have long accused Simion and AUR of being extremists, charges he denies. “We are sort of a Trumpist party in this new wave of patriotic political parties in Europe,” Simion said.
Currently, there are several indicators suggesting that oil prices may be on the brink of a significant change. The global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased demand for oil as many countries resume economic activities. However, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and concerns about inflation have also put pressure on oil prices. As a result, experts predict that oil prices could experience notable fluctuations in the near future.Title: "Narrowly Squeezed: Car Driver Blames Truck for Collision, Asks Why Didn't You Brake"
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ga. and FORT WAYNE, Ind. , Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calhoun County E911 has achieved a significant milestone in November as the first in the United States to implement Ryzyliant's revolutionary EDGETM platform, seamlessly integrated with INdigital's Next Generation Core Services (NGCS). This partnership marks a leap forward in delivering agile, reliable, and community-focused emergency response capabilities. This deployment is a groundbreaking achievement for Calhoun County , one of Georgia's smaller Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) with two positions. It is also INdigital's third live NGCS customer in Georgia , underscoring the company's growing presence and commitment to advancing public safety infrastructure across the state. As the NGCS provider for Calhoun County , INdigital ensured the seamless delivery of 911 calls and integrated Ryzyliant's EDGETM platform into the Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet). This integration, combined with Ryzyliant's hybrid cloud-hosted solution with local survivability, provides unmatched resilience, efficiency, and security. Ryzyliant's EDGETM platform simplifies emergency call handling with integrated features such as NG9-1-1 call taking, mapping, and computer-aided dispatch (CAD). Powered by INdigital's reliable NGCS circuits, the system ensures rapid response times and full compliance with evolving NG9-1-1 standards. "This partnership represents the future of public safety technology," said Eric Hartman , Vice President of INdigital. "By combining INdigital's robust NGCS infrastructure with Ryzyliant's cutting-edge EDGE platform, we're ensuring that every 911 call is delivered and answered with precision, no matter the circumstances." INdigital's local backup capabilities and proven expertise in NGCS projects were instrumental in this deployment. The company also provided database services and implemented Texty, enabling text-to-911 functionality for the county. These services ensure that Calhoun County E911 is prepared to respond to the community's needs with the most reliable tools available. "Delivering 9-1-1 calls is INdigital's mission, and with Ryzyliant's innovative platform, Calhoun County now has the tools to handle and respond to calls seamlessly," said Caleb Branch , Vice President of Market Management at INdigital. "This collaboration exemplifies our shared commitment to enhancing public safety operations nationwide." The successful implementation in Calhoun County highlights the synergy between INdigital and Ryzyliant, setting a new standard for NG9-1-1 solutions. As public safety agencies across the country transition to next-generation systems, this collaboration demonstrates how advanced technology and reliable infrastructure can work hand in hand to serve communities effectively. About INdigital INdigital specializes in delivering Next Generation 9-1-1 services, focusing on agile, reliable, and resilient core services tailored to individual PSAP needs. With a mission to ensure every 9-1-1 call is delivered, INdigital partners with agencies nationwide to support their unique public safety requirements. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/calhoun-county-e911-becomes-first-to-launch-ryzyliants-solution-with-indigital-ngcs-support-302325294.html SOURCE INdigital
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In conclusion, the Hangzhou Awards Ceremony was a night to remember for the Liang Wang Duo, as they basked in the glory of being named the Best Men's Doubles Team of the Year. Their journey to the top serves as a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and teamwork, proving that with the right blend of talent and passion, anything is possible. The Liang Wang Duo's triumph is not just a personal victory, but a collective celebration of the spirit of badminton and the enduring power of sports to unite and inspire us all.
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OFG Bancorp ( NYSE:OFG – Get Free Report ) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 28th, RTT News reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share by the bank on Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.31%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. OFG Bancorp has increased its dividend by an average of 46.5% per year over the last three years. OFG Bancorp has a payout ratio of 25.3% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect OFG Bancorp to earn $4.07 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.00 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 24.6%. OFG Bancorp Stock Down 0.3 % OFG Bancorp stock opened at $43.20 on Friday. OFG Bancorp has a 52 week low of $33.19 and a 52 week high of $47.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $43.26 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $42.49. The stock has a market cap of $1.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.51 and a beta of 1.02. Insider Buying and Selling at OFG Bancorp In related news, CEO Jose Rafael Fernandez sold 50,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.24, for a total transaction of $2,262,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 284,775 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,883,221. The trade was a 14.94 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink . Company insiders own 2.16% of the company’s stock. OFG Bancorp announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Monday, October 28th that allows the company to buyback $50.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the bank to repurchase up to 2.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued. Analyst Ratings Changes OFG has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their target price on shares of OFG Bancorp from $49.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of OFG Bancorp from $48.00 to $49.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 3rd. Finally, Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on OFG Bancorp from $49.00 to $47.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on OFG Bancorp About OFG Bancorp ( Get Free Report ) OFG Bancorp, a financial holding company, provides a range of banking and financial services. It operates through three segments: Banking, Wealth Management, and Treasury. The company offers checking and savings accounts, and individual retirement accounts; certificate of deposits, as well as time deposit products; commercial, consumer, auto leasing, and mortgage lending services; credit cards; cash management; financial planning and insurance services; and corporate and individual trust, and retirement services. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for OFG Bancorp Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for OFG Bancorp and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
However, injuries and a lack of consistent playing time in recent years have taken their toll on Rafael, prompting him to make the difficult decision to call time on his playing career. In a heartfelt statement, the Brazilian thanked his family, friends, teammates, and fans for their support throughout his career, expressing his gratitude for the memories and experiences he had on the pitch.Croatia’s incumbent president wins most votes at polls but still faces runoffAfter beating the Chiefs , The 9-2 Buffalo Bills are in their bye week, so it's a great time to take a look at the team and think about what the stretch run, and the playoffs, could look like. Coming out of the bye, the Bills will host a desperate San Francisco 49ers team that's in a slugfest of mediocrity for the NFC West crown. Currently, the Cardinals are 6-4, and the Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers are all 5-5. It's anybody's division, but none of the teams look like they're knocking on the door to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. Still, the 49ers will be a very challenging opponent, especially now with a healthy Christian McCaffrey in the backfield. After that matchup, the Bills will travel to Los Angeles to play the rams, followed by a trip to Detroit on December 15th in what will be their toughest test remaining on the schedule. For everyone's sake, I hope the Lions game is a Super Bowl preview. The world deserves a Lake Erie Super Bowl between two passionate and diehard fanbases that are both looking for their first Lombardi Trophy. But I digress. With the playoffs squarely in sight, it's a great opportunity to look at some numbers to see where the Bills stack up against the best teams in the NFL using DVOA, a metric showing how a team compares to the league average. There's a big, glaring issue, and it's one that the Bills are all too familiar with. Since the Bills knocked off the undefeated Chiefs, I’ve seen a lot of talk about them being the ‘best team in football.’ Power Rankings? Overrated, IMO. Let’s use better tools, like @FTNFantasy DVOA. I made this to show who’s truly the best right now. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/CoEPS4jRVb Special teams. Again. And not just special teams. That largely falls on the shoulders of kicker Tyler Bass , who just can't seem to get it going. I was having a conversation with one of my Chiefs fans colleagues before our matchup about how wonderful it must be to not have to sweat every single time his kicker lines up. Especially with a healthy Harrison Butker, Chiefs fans can use their extra point attempts as a great opportunity to use the restroom, grab a snack, maybe refresh their beverage. Bills fans, on the other hand, have to strain over something as simple as the point after. On the season, Bass ranks 21st in field goal percentage at 86.4%, missing three kicks in the 40-49 range. Bass has also missed four extra point attempts, more than any other kicker in the league . When games are tight, every point matters. The Bills jumped out to a perfect start against Kansas City, intercepting Patrick Mahomes and then driving down the field for a touchdown. It couldn't have been better — and then Bass missed the extra point. It simply can't happen. In missing the extra point, it dramatically changes the mentality of an opponent. A couple drives later, when the Chiefs scored their first touchdown, their extra point put them ahead, instead of pulling even. Their second score of the game put them ahead eight, now putting Buffalo at a severe disadvantage. Fortunately for Bass, the Bills were able to come back and win the game. But a kicker that's a wild card and has a history of missing pressure kicks is the biggest weak link in the chain of the 2024 Buffalo Bills. This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.
