skygaming777
skygaming777
skygaming777
Omnicom Stock Down After $13 billion Acquisition Announcement To Buy Interpublic: Retail’s Extremely Bullish
Biogen Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsO'Reilly Automotive Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors18-year-old dies when ATV goes through ice, Minnesota cops say. ‘Bright young man’
Messi's son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch
Jimmy Carter, the earnest peanut farmer who as US president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt has died at his home in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Centre said. He was 100. Login or signup to continue reading "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," said Chip Carter, the former president's son. "My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs". A Democrat, Carter served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 US election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter's one-term presidency was marked by the highs of the 1978 Camp David accords between Israel and Egypt, bringing some stability to the Middle East. But it was dogged by an economy in recession, persistent unpopularity and the embarrassment of the Iran hostage crisis that consumed his final 444 days in office. In recent years, Carter experienced several health issues including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain. Carter decided to receive hospice care in February 2023 instead of undergoing additional medical intervention. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died in November, 2023, at age 96. He looked frail when he attended her memorial service and funeral in a wheelchair. Carter left office profoundly unpopular but worked energetically for decades on humanitarian causes. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 in recognition of his "untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development." A Southern Baptist Sunday school teacher since his teens, Carter brought a strong sense of morality to the presidency, speaking openly about his religious faith. Despite his difficulties in office, Carter had few rivals for accomplishments as a former president. He gained global acclaim as a tireless human rights advocate, a voice for the disenfranchised and a leader in the fight against hunger and poverty, winning the respect that eluded him in the White House. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights and resolve conflicts around the world, from Ethiopia and Eritrea to Bosnia and Haiti. His Carter Centre in Atlanta sent international election-monitoring delegations to polls around the world. The Middle East was the focus of Carter's foreign policy. The 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, based on the 1978 Camp David accords, ended a state of war between the two neighbours. Carter brought Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland for talks. Later, as the accords seemed to be unravelling, Carter saved the day by flying to Cairo and Jerusalem for personal shuttle diplomacy. The treaty provided for Israeli withdrawal from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and establishment of diplomatic relations. Begin and Sadat each won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1978. By the 1980 election, the overriding issues were double-digit inflation, interest rates that exceeded 20 per cent and soaring gas prices, as well as the Iran hostage crisis that brought humiliation to America. These issues marred Carter's presidency and undermined his chances of winning a second term. In November 1979, revolutionaries devoted to Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, seized the Americans present and demanded the return of the ousted shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was backed by the United States and was being treated in a US hospital. The American public initially rallied behind Carter. But his support faded in April 1980 when a commando raid failed to rescue the hostages, with eight US soldiers killed in an aircraft accident in the Iranian desert. Carter's final ignominy was that Iran held the 52 hostages until minutes after Reagan took his oath of office on January 20, 1981, to replace Carter, then released the planes carrying them to freedom. Not all of Carter's post-presidential work was appreciated. In 2004, Carter called the Iraq war launched in 2003 by President George W Bush one of the most "gross and damaging mistakes our nation ever made." He called the younger Bush's administration "the worst in history" and said Vice President Dick Cheney was "a disaster for our country." In 2019, Carter questioned Republican Donald Trump's legitimacy as president, saying "he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf." Trump responded by calling Carter "a terrible president." Australian Associated Press DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Get the latest property and development news here. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. WEEKLY Follow the Newcastle Knights in the NRL? Don't miss your weekly Knights update. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily!The Miami Hurricanes, who once appeared to be a near-lock for the College Football Playoff, are not playing for a national title. Instead, they will play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando. That bowl berth against Iowa State is a let-down for fans with dreams of a sixth national title in their minds, as well as players hoping to compete for a championship. However, Miami’s trip to Orlando and the lead-up to it are still crucial periods for the Hurricanes for multiple reasons. First, it’s a chance for the program to achieve something it has not done in more than two decades: win 11 games. Although the 11th win won’t get them closer to a championship, it is a good sign of the program’s progress over Mario Cristobal’s tenure. It would also end UM’s five-game losing streak in bowls. “We’re not satisfied,” Cristobal said. “We want to win every single game. We won 10. We were close on the other two, but close isn’t good enough. We want progress. We’re hungry and driven to get better, and so that’s what our focus is on: to improving as a football program, to getting better, to moving into the postseason with an opportunity against a great football team like this and putting our best on the field.” There are signs the Hurricanes will show up at close to full strength for the bowl game. Running back Damien Martinez announced he was going to play, and star quarterback Cam Ward said in a video call posted on social media that he intends to play, as well. “We’re trying to win our first bowl game in 20 years,” Ward said in the video, mistaking the length of UM’s long bowl losing streak. “We’re going hard.” Playing in the bowl game also provides the opportunity for the Hurricanes to get in several practices between now and the game. That means Miami can develop its young players and prepare them for next season during both the practices and the bowl game itself. “It’s extremely valuable,” Cristobal said. “You really don’t have many opportunities throughout the course of the year — time is limited more and more each season with your student-athletes. I want to state this and be very clear: it’s very important, it’s ultra-important for the University of Miami to continue to develop and grow and progress by stressing the importance of offseason opportunities ... You learn a lot about your team and learn a lot about your people and your program when you head to the postseason.” Of course, there are potential negatives. Players can get hurt; Mark Fletcher Jr. suffered a foot injury in the Pinstripe Bowl last year that cost him all of spring practice. A poor performance can also potentially set the tone for next season, like how Florida State, fresh off a playoff snub last year, suffered a devastating loss against Georgia in the Orange Bowl and went on to a dismal 2-10 season this year. “This is the ending of ’24 and the beginning of ’25,” Cristobal said. “This is the last opportunity to be on the field and carry some momentum into the offseason. So it is, in essence, it is the most important game because it’s the next game. “There’s a lot of excitement in the form of opportunity for our guys. Our guys love to play football. The chance to play one more time with this special group — this is a special group of guys now. They’ve worked hard to really change the trajectory of the University of Miami, and they want to continue to elevate the status and the culture at the University of Miami. So certainly a ton to play for.” ____
Skier/snowboarder Ester Ledecka has 2 Olympic races on same day in 2026, hoping for schedule change
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) Exceeds Q3 Expectations, Stock Jumps 17.9%Chicago Bears coaches are prioritizing improved game management. 3 things we learned Thursday at Halas Hall.Nikola Corp NKLA shares are trading lower Thursday following a report indicating the company confirmed another round of layoffs . What Happened: Nikola has confirmed a fresh round of layoffs just months after the company slashed approximately 15% of its workforce as it attempts to avoid bankruptcy, according to Electrek . The report indicates that it’s not clear how many employees will be affected by the new round of layoffs this month. However, a drone flyover of Nikola’s Arizona factory reportedly showed “less activity than usual” and many trucks parked “without battery packs.” Elektrek also reported that Nikola is running out of cash and launched a $100 million offering, but noted that the company has not announced the closing of that offering. Check This Out: Stocks Slip On Hot Inflation Data, Adobe Tumbles, Natural Gas Hits 1-Year High: What’s Driving Markets Thursday? Nikola said in a regulatory filing on Monday that it needs to raise additional capital to avoid negatively impacting operations. “We currently estimate that our existing financial resources are only adequate to fund our forecasted operating costs and meet our obligations into, but not through, the first quarter of 2025,” the company said in the filing. The report indicates that Nikola is losing approximately $200 million per quarter. Nikola had approximately $198 million in cash as of Sept. 30. NKLA Price Action: Nikola shares were down 0.31% at $1.57 at the time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro . Photo: courtesy of Nikola. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Biden proposes Medicare and Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese AmericansThe Edmonton Oilers’s next three games will determine where the team is at this season. You can bet general manager Stan Bowman will be paying close attention when his team visits the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, then hosts the Vegas Golden Knights on Dec. 14 and the Florida Panthers on Dec. 16 to see if they can compete with elite NHL teams. The Wild are the top team in the Western Conference and showing no signs of slowing down, while the Golden Knights are the best team in the Pacific Division. If the Oilers can win both games, they could start competing for top spot in the West. Of course, the Oilers have had the Florida contest circled on their calendars since losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 24. The Panthers have played well this season, while the Oilers have just started to look like the same team as last season, and they will be looking for revenge. Expect the atmosphere at Rogers Place to be fully charged. If the Oilers sweep the next three games, they’ll be making a statement that they are Stanley Cup contenders. If they lose the next three, Bowman will be taking notes on his squad’s deficiencies to get ready for the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline on March 7. I’m expecting the Oilers to win two of three based on their recent solid defensive play. Oilers Rank Third in the Pacific Division The Oilers are in third place behind the Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings with 34 points but are only one point ahead of the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames. They are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and have played well at home with a four-game unbeaten streak at Rogers Place. If the Oilers can somehow win the next three games, they could gain ground on the Golden Knights and possibly put some space between themselves and the Canucks and Flames. Their schedule is favourable after the next three games, when they host the Boston Bruins on Dec. 19, the San Jose Sharks on Dec. 21 and the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 22...but you can’t count your chickens before they hatch. Oilers’ Recent Improvement Linked to Strong Play of Two Key Players Two of the biggest contributors to the Oilers’ recent success have been defenceman Darnell Nurse and goaltender Stuart Skinner. Nurse looks like he’s finally healthy and he’s been the player Oilers fans imagined he could be . When Nurse is paired with Brett Kulak, the Oilers have a legitimate second pairing behind Mattias Ekholm and Evan Bouchard. Edmonton has been solid in their own end lately, and that’s benefited goaltenders Skinner and Calvin Pickard. In his last two games, Skinner outduelled 4 Nations Face-Off Team Canada goalie Jordan Binnington in a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 7. Then Skinner beat one of the best goalies in the NHL, Andrei Vasilevskiy, three nights later when the Oilers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Dec. 10. Skinner’s recent play has helped him move up to a .895 save percentage (SV%) , and if the trend continues, he’ll be over the .900 SV% mark before the end of the calendar year. Oil Country Live and Die with Each Win and Loss As of Dec. 12, the Oilers have 54 games remaining in their season. They’ve played one-third of their schedule so far and after another slow start, they’re finally starting to show signs of being the Stanley Cup contenders everyone expected them to be at the beginning of the season. If the Oilers sweep the next three games, we might start hearing plans for a Stanley Cup parade down Jasper Avenue. If they lose two or all three games, and Oil Country will need a serious boost of positivity before the holiday season because it could get nasty on social media. Where do you think the Oilers are right now? Post your predictions on how you think the team will do against three of the best teams in the NHL in the comments below. This article first appeared on The Hockey Writers and was syndicated with permission.
Flag football uses talent camps to uncover new starsYoung holds 3-shot lead over Scheffler in Bahamas
Waters Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsWestern Digital Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsA Venezuelan migrant is accused of killing 7-year-old Ivory Smith and severely injuring her mother, Christina Quainoo, in a drunk driving crash in Harris County, Texas, last weekend. Joel Enrique Gonzalez Chacin, a 41-year-old Venezuelan national, was arrested on Dec. 1 by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and charged with felony intoxicated vehicular manslaughter after allegedly causing a crash that killed Ivory Smith and left her mother critically injured. Ivory’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for her family. “Ivory brought so much light into our lives in her short time with us, and we will forever cherish the joy and love she gave so freely,” the GoFundMe reads. “As we navigate this profound loss, we are also facing the difficult reality of seeking justice for Ivory.” Ivory Smith (Photo via Facebook) According to police, Chacin allegedly ran a red light and hit Quainoo’s vehicle. Ivory was killed in the crash and Quainoo was critically injured. Investigators said that instead of helping Quainoo or providing potentially life-saving aid to Ivory, Chacin got out of his vehicle and started taking photos of the crash. “It’s behavior we’ve never encountered before,” a Harris County official said . Chacin remains in Harris County Jail on a $150,000 bond. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has placed a detainer on Chacin so that if he is released from jail at any time, he will be turned over to agents for deportation. John Binder is a reporter for Breitbart News. Email him at jbinder@breitbart.com. Follow him on Twitter here .
What both sides are saying about ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
49ers' visit gives Packers a chance to damage the playoff hopes of their postseason nemesis
Messi's son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch
( MENAFN - Daily News Egypt) Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Alaa Farouk, stated that Egypt has taken significant steps to achieve food security and reduce the food gap in several strategic crops. Speaking at the World Food Summit in the United Arab Emirates, Minister Farouk addressed a ministerial dialogue session chaired by the UAE Minister of Climate Change. The session, attended by ministers and representatives of participating organizations, was moderated by Dr. Abdul Hakim El Waer, Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for the Near East and North Africa at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Minister Farouk highlighted Egypt's commitment to ensuring food security for its people amidst challenges such as limited land and water resources, and a rapidly growing population. He detailed several key initiatives: vertical agricultural expansion through increased land and water productivity; the development of high-yield crop varieties resilient to adverse climate change; horizontal agricultural expansion through the reclamation of new lands, including the 1.5 million-feddan project and the 2.2 million-feddan New Delta project; the expansion of national aquaculture projects, water desalination projects, and irrigation water management; the development of livestock and poultry resources and the improvement of breeds; and encouraging private sector investment in agricultural projects, particularly agro-processing and agricultural waste recycling. Minister Farouk added that the government is adopting a contractual farming system and focusing on the cultivation of strategic crops, especially grains, oils, and fodder. He also noted President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's launch of the“Decent Life” initiative, aimed at improving the living standards of over 60% of Egyptians in rural areas. This major development project involves international organizations such as the FAO and the World Food Programme. He further cited the Takaful and Karama (Solidarity and Dignity) program, benefiting millions of Egyptian citizens, and the establishment of the Egyptian Food Bank, among other initiatives supporting the Egyptian people. Minister Farouk concluded by emphasizing that despite regional difficulties, Egypt is effectively addressing food security challenges and supporting its regional neighbors facing political and geopolitical conflicts. Earlier today, Minister Farouk delivered Egypt's address at the opening session of the World Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi. MENAFN26112024000153011029ID1108930142 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.
Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlockBiogen Inc. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors
