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Strategic hire underscores Assembly's commitment to bolstering its leadership team to deliver best-in-class services and results for its clients. NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Assembly, a leading global marketing agency within the Stagwell (STGW) network, today announced the appointment of Josh Berman as Executive Vice President, Assembly Lead. Earlier this year, Assembly unveiled a new operating structure with teams organized into 'Assemblies' based on geography and industry sector. Based in New York , Berman will co-lead Assembly East, focusing on deepening brand relationships, driving innovation, and providing more rigor, expertise, and growth for clients. Berman brings 15 years of media industry experience to Assembly. Most recently, as Managing Partner and Client Lead at Wavemaker, he led media planning and buying for a major Church & Dwight brand and contributed to global product development initiatives, leveraging data and technology to craft effective marketing solutions. Over his career, Josh has partnered with marquee brands across various industries, including Citi, Campbell's , IKEA, Tiffany & Co., Amgen, Marriott, and AT&T. Berman's appointment is part of Assembly's ongoing growth efforts, ensuring that the agency remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to meet clients' evolving needs. "Our clients get the best of both worlds—an agency big enough to lead yet small enough to care—which means each client receives the attention, dedicated leadership, and prioritization the industry and clients are demanding," said Rick Acampora , Global CEO of Assembly. "Josh's extensive experience in media strategy, analytics, client leadership, and innovation, coupled with his ability to fuse media and creative to unlock and accelerate brand performance, will be instrumental as we continue to elevate and find the change that fuels growth for our clients. We are thrilled to have him join our team." Berman's role is effective immediately. ABOUT ASSEMBLY Assembly is a leading global omnichannel media agency that merges data, talent, and technology to catalyze growth for the world's most esteemed brands. Our holistic approach weaves together compelling brand narratives with a comprehensive suite of global media capabilities, driving performance and fostering significant business expansion. Our initiatives are powered by STAGE, our proprietary operating system, and executed by a dedicated global team of over 2,300 professionals across 35 offices worldwide. Committed to purposeful action, Assembly leads the way in social and environmental impact within the agency realm. As a proud member of Stagwell, the challenger network designed to revolutionize marketing, Assembly continues to set new standards of excellence. For more information, please visit assemblyglobal.com . Contact Mariana Delacqua mariana.delacqua@assemblyglobal.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/josh-berman-joins-assembly-as-evp-assembly-lead-in-north-america-302337752.html SOURCE AssemblySir Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a “better, brighter future for every person” in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the UK. The Prime Minister said the season was a time to remember the importance of “being there for one another”, including in “the more difficult times”. He also expressed hope for “peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story” amid spiralling conflict across the region. The message comes after a challenging first five months in office for the Labour Government and against the backdrop of a flatlining economy and rising inflation. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, people will be travelling up and down the country. Heading home, visiting relatives and loved ones to celebrate together the hope and joy of this special season. “It’s a time to remind ourselves what’s really important. Family. Friendship. And fellowship between all people. “Being there for one another – in these celebrations, as well as the more difficult times.” To our military and veterans, the whole nation thanks you for the sacrifices you make to keep us safe. My government will serve you as you have served your country. I wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. pic.twitter.com/LphMZog6np — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) December 22, 2024 The Prime Minister sought to strike an optimistic note following another year of political upheaval for Britain, which saw Labour win a landslide victory after a surprise election called by Rishi Sunak in the summer. After taking office in July, the new Government made a series of unpopular decisions as ministers confronted the realities of creaking public services and strained national finances. As well as dealing with the economic inheritance, Sir Keir said he needed to fix a “broken society” which manifested itself in summer riots across the country after the Southport knife attack. Sir Keir said: “This Christmas, I will be hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East as the birthplace of the Christmas story. “I’ll be looking towards a better, brighter future for every person and celebrating the joy and wonder that Christmas brings. “So, from my family to yours, I hope you have a very merry Christmas.” The message comes after revised official figures released on Monday indicated that UK gross domestic product (GDP) showed no growth between July and September. Downing Street defended the Government’s record so far when asked about the data, telling reporters: “We had to take those tough decisions to lay the foundations of growth such that we can then deliver the higher living standards over this Parliament that people want to see.” The Prime Minister also used his message to thank those spending Christmas serving others, including in the NHS and emergency services, the armed forces, churches and charities. “I know that this is not an easy time for everyone, and my thoughts are with all those who are lonely this Christmas. “Having a tough time, missing a loved one. You are not alone,” he said. Meanwhile, Kemi Badenoch said Christmas was a time to reflect on “all that’s happened in the year” and “support all of those people who need our assistance”. “I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone, not just in the Conservative Party or in my constituency, but across the country,” the Tory leader said. “For all that you have been doing in your communities, supporting each other and helping to keep all our towns, villages and places going. “I think that Christmas is a time for us to reflect on all that’s happened in the year. “Sometimes we have amazing years. “Sometimes, like when I lost my dad, we have difficult years and we’re commiserating, but we do it together. “But it’s a time for us to support all of those people who need our assistance, who need our help, who need our support.” She added: “And I’m looking forward to 2025. “I wish you all the very best for the New Year and all of the exciting things to come.” Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “This year, I’ve had the chance to spend time with some amazing young carers. “Incredible young people who will spend this Christmas doing what they do all year round; looking after loved ones who are ill or disabled. “Carers embody the Christmas spirit of love, selflessness and generosity. “So I hope we can all take some time to think of them, and keep them in our hearts. “And wish them – and everyone – a Christmas full of peace, joy and love.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.( ) gained Food and Drug Administration approval late Friday for its weight-loss drug, Zepbound, as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea, also called sleep suffocation, occurs when the upper airway repeatedly narrows or closes during sleep. This stops or reduces airflow. Patients typically wear a continuous positive airway pressure device, or CPAP. In testing, Zepbound proved five times more effective than a placebo in reducing breathing disruptions in adults who didn't wear a CPAP. In adults using the sleep device, Zepbound recipients had 29 fewer breathing disruptions per hour, compared to a reduction of six for the placebo group. Eli Lilly stock was unmoved on the news. But the announcement could pressure shares of ( ), a maker of CPAP devices. But Chief Executive Mick Farrell says most patients will benefit from the combination of a CPAP and a weight-loss drug like Zepbound. Further, the approval will likely stoke obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis rates, he told Investor's Business Daily in an April interview with Investor's Business Daily. "I think the GLP-1s will bring patients into the funnel," he said. In after-hours trades Friday, rose almost 1% while ResMed stock remained flat.

PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com . The company will host a webcast conference call on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , at 5:00 p.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone. At this time, management will provide commentary on the results from the fourth quarter and full year 2024, guidance for the first quarter and full year 2025, as well as an update on the three-year outlook and the company's strategy. The call time has been extended to 90 minutes from the usual 60 minutes to accommodate the number of topics and Q&A adequately. Conference Call Details: Internet broadcast: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States ( Toll-Free ): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-in Number Access Code: 338624 Pre-Registration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2f7e0221&confId=75596 A replay of the call will be available via the internet and telephone from 6:30 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025 , until February 24, 2025 . Internet replay: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): 1 929 458 6194 United States ( Toll-Free ): 1 866 813 9403 Access Code: 793208 About FMC FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 5,800 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn ® . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fmc-corporation-announces-date-for-fourth-quarter-2024-earnings-release-and-webcast-conference-call-302336288.html SOURCE FMC Corporation

NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter ResultsMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes are not in their hands, but they did their part with a gritty win over San Francisco on Sunday. Coach Mike McDaniel knows that’s not enough, and his team will need to do it two more times to even have a shot at making the postseason for the third straight year. “I was just proud of this effort and proud of the guys’ effort in general,” McDaniel said. “And that gives you a chance to win December football. Regardless, unless you’re playing in February, you also have to get adept at experiencing that, going through that, having some momentum and then going back and applying it to the next opponent, because no one cares about one win in December or January realistically. It’s about accumulating those.” Miami (7-8) is on the bubble for a wild-card spot along with Indianapolis (7-8) and Cincinnati (7-8). Even if the Dolphins win their remaining two games, they’ll need help from other teams to get in. In one scenario, Miami would make the playoffs with two wins and two losses each by Denver (9-6) and the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6). “This team, we know when we do it well, we can do it very well,” defensive tackle Calais Campbell said. “We know that our chances are slim, but there’s a lot of fight left. And if we have a chance, we’re going to fight for it.” Miami closed out Sunday’s game with a strong fourth quarter in all three phases. The offense converted on all three of its third-down attempts. Running back De’Von Achane had 93 of his 190 scrimmage yards in the quarter, including a 50-yard rushing score that put the game out of reach. Jason Sanders nailed a 48-yard field goal just before the two-minute warning. And the defense intercepted Brock Purdy on one of the Niners’ last-ditch efforts. “I think that was something that we needed to see as a team together,” quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said. “You could see in all three phases that we were able to play the complementary football that we said we wanted to play. The defense giving the offense opportunities to go put points on the board. Then when there were times where we didn’t do what we wanted to do offensively, the defense held.” With both of the Dolphins’ final games on the road, they’ll need to play better than they have in away games for much of the season. Miami is 5-3 at home, its fifth straight home winning record, but the Dolphins are 2-5 on the road. McDaniel expressed confidence that those home efforts can travel in this final stretch. “When you’re trying to play football so that in the inevitable situation that you face every season,” McDaniel said, “an elimination game, whether it’s to get in the playoffs or it’s in the playoffs, you want to be tooled with a team that can succeed or execute in those types of situations.” What’s working Miami’s run game finally got going with 166 yards. It was the Dolphins’ first time topping 100 yards rushing since Week 9. Achane led the charge with 120 yards. His 50-yard rushing score was Miami’s longest run this season. What needs help The Dolphins moved the ball well but scored touchdowns on just one of three trips to the red zone. Stock up Sanders. He was 5 for 5 on field goals with a long of 54 yards, and 2 for 2 on extra points. Sanders has made 23 consecutive field goals and is 11 of 13 on kicks of 50-plus yards. He’s one of two kickers, alongside Dallas’ Brandon Aubrey, who have made a field goal in every game this season. Stock down WR Tyreek Hill. The All-Pro receiver caught just 3 of 7 targets for 29 yards and a touchdown. He had a third-down drop on the Dolphins’ opening drive and dropped a potential touchdown later in the game. The NFL’s receiving leader last year is averaging just 55.6 yards per game and has only two 100-plus yard receiving games this season. Injuries WR Jaylen Waddle missed the game because of a knee injury. ... CB Kendall Fuller (knee) and LB Jordyn Brookes (quad/knee) both went down late in the second half. Key numbers 76 receptions, 802 yards — Both single-season Dolphins records for a tight end, which Jonnu Smith broke with six catches for 62 yards on Sunday. Next step The Dolphins will continue their efforts to sneak into the playoffs when they play at Cleveland (3-12) on Sunday. They’ll need to beat the Browns and the New York Jets (4-11) in their regular-season finale to give themselves a chance. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation," Angel Urena, Clinton's deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Urena said. Clinton, a Democrat who served two terms as president from January 1993 until January 2001, addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer and campaigned ahead of November's election for the unsuccessful White House bid of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris . The Associated PressIt comes amid uncertainty about the future of the United States' own sixth-generation fighter initiative – known as the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Programme. Projected costs for each of the future US aircraft are estimated to reach hundreds of millions of dollars, and the Air Force in November decided to defer key decisions about the project's direction to the incoming Trump administration. CHINESE 6TH-GEN AIRCRAFT SOARS IN HISTORIC MAIDEN FLIGHT The cutting-edge aircraft model is named "White Emperor" (Baidi in Chinese) and has been developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of #China (AVIC) . As of now, no country has an operational... pic.twitter.com/OMQFlLKeKv — NexDef (@nex_def) December 26, 2024 The Chinese display of new military technology also follows criticism from Elon Musk – whom President-elect Donald Trump has tasked with advising on budget cuts – regarding the F-35 fifth-generation fighter jet programme, which has been saddled with faulty technology and cost overruns. Musk called the F-35 builders, Lockheed Martin, "idiots" and suggested that manned fighter jets should be replaced with drones. "It seems quite intentional that [the Chinese military] wanted us to see this aircraft flying. I would think personally that the timing on this is really curious because they're aware of this debate and it almost seems designed to influence that debate," said Kelly Grieco, a senior fellow at the Stimson Center. Amid uncertainty over the manned fighter project, Pentagon officials have said they want to create an unmanned "hellscape" of drones to defend Taiwan. "[China] might be more worried about the United States Air Force going in that direction," Grieco said. The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment on the... Cate Cadell

PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com . The company will host a webcast conference call on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , at 5:00 p.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone. At this time, management will provide commentary on the results from the fourth quarter and full year 2024, guidance for the first quarter and full year 2025, as well as an update on the three-year outlook and the company's strategy. The call time has been extended to 90 minutes from the usual 60 minutes to accommodate the number of topics and Q&A adequately. Conference Call Details: Internet broadcast: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States ( Toll-Free ): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-in Number Access Code: 338624 Pre-Registration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2f7e0221&confId=75596 A replay of the call will be available via the internet and telephone from 6:30 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025 , until February 24, 2025 . Internet replay: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): 1 929 458 6194 United States ( Toll-Free ): 1 866 813 9403 Access Code: 793208 About FMC FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC's innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers and crop advisers to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 5,800 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet. Visit fmc.com to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn ® . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fmc-corporation-announces-date-for-fourth-quarter-2024-earnings-release-and-webcast-conference-call-302336288.html SOURCE FMC CorporationMega Millions jackpot surges to $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

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Everhart Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of NVIDIA Co. ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Free Report ) by 8.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 182,853 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after buying an additional 14,868 shares during the period. NVIDIA makes up 4.9% of Everhart Financial Group Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. Everhart Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $22,206,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Legal & General Group Plc boosted its stake in NVIDIA by 884.0% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 213,127,959 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $26,329,751,000 after acquiring an additional 191,469,114 shares in the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its position in NVIDIA by 854.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 182,622,629 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $22,561,200,000 after buying an additional 163,482,580 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its stake in NVIDIA by 870.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 102,422,225 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $12,658,922,000 after buying an additional 91,867,031 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in NVIDIA by 1,123.2% in the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 92,039,713 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $11,371,255,000 after acquiring an additional 84,515,429 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increased its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 808.6% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 82,689,605 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock valued at $10,215,474,000 after acquiring an additional 73,589,208 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 65.27% of the company’s stock. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of equities analysts have issued reports on NVDA shares. Rosenblatt Securities reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a research note on Monday, November 18th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $175.00 target price on shares of NVIDIA in a research report on Thursday, November 21st. Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, November 21st. Melius Research raised their price target on shares of NVIDIA from $165.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Finally, Piper Sandler upped their price objective on shares of NVIDIA from $140.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, November 11th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirty-nine have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $164.15. NVIDIA Stock Down 2.1 % NVDA opened at $137.01 on Friday. NVIDIA Co. has a 12 month low of $47.32 and a 12 month high of $152.89. The company has a current ratio of 4.10, a quick ratio of 3.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $139.97 and its 200-day moving average price is $127.90. The company has a market cap of $3.36 trillion, a P/E ratio of 53.92, a P/E/G ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 1.64. NVIDIA ( NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Free Report ) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 20th. The computer hardware maker reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $35.08 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $33.15 billion. NVIDIA had a net margin of 55.69% and a return on equity of 114.83%. The business’s revenue was up 93.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.38 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that NVIDIA Co. will post 2.78 EPS for the current year. NVIDIA Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 5th were paid a $0.01 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 5th. This represents a $0.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.03%. NVIDIA’s payout ratio is presently 1.57%. Insider Activity at NVIDIA In other NVIDIA news, Director Tench Coxe sold 1,000,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $131.26, for a total value of $131,260,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 28,671,360 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,763,402,713.60. This represents a 3.37 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website . Also, Director Mark A. Stevens sold 125,000 shares of NVIDIA stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.61, for a total transaction of $15,326,250.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 8,255,117 shares in the company, valued at $1,012,159,895.37. The trade was a 1.49 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders have sold a total of 1,351,886 shares of company stock worth $176,825,650 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 4.23% of the company’s stock. NVIDIA Profile ( Free Report ) NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; virtual GPU or vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. 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UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victoryPresident Joe Biden is expected to secure the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency as soon as Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor's total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump's far-reaching first term when he filled three seats to the Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has teed up votes on two potential California district judges, likely to be the last judicial confirmations this year before the Congress adjourns and makes way for a new, Republican-led Senate. He said he hoped to complete the votes by the end of Friday. The first confirmation will tie Trump's number, the second will break it. Come next year, Republicans will look to boost Trump's already considerable influence on the makeup of the federal judiciary in his second term. Biden and Senate Democrats placed particular focus on adding women, minorities and public defenders to the judicial rank. About two-thirds of Biden's appointees are women and a majority of appointees are people of colour. The most notable appointee was Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson , the first African-American woman to serve on the nation's highest court. "Prior to our effort, the number of women on the federal bench was really diminished. It was overwhelmingly white males," said Sen. Dick Durbin, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. "We consciously moved forward to bring more women to the bench, and believe me, we had a great talent pool to work with. So I think it'll enhance the image of the court and its work product to bring these new judges on." Biden also placed an emphasis on bringing more civil rights lawyers, public defenders and labour rights lawyers to expand the professional backgrounds of the federal judiciary. 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The 24-member AI Task Force was by House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in February to find out how Congress can help advance the responsible use and development of AI in America, according to a Wednesday. Those recommendations came in this week’s , which spans 253 pages and covers AI issues in 15 areas, from national security and civil rights to energy usage and agriculture. In a 23-page section on education and the workforce, the task force calls on Congress to boost support for K-12 STEM and AI education. Specifically, the report asks Congress to back federal funding for teacher professional development, with an emphasis on AI literacy for educators. It also states that Congress and the executive branch should find a way to simplify the process of choosing effective AI tools for education. The goal is to equip U.S. schools and students with the technology, curriculum and skills to ensure the U.S. has “the appropriate talent needed to research, develop and deploy AI applications,” the document states. Currently, math and science scores in the U.S. lag behind those of other developed countries, there’s a widespread lack of basic STEM skills among U.S. students, and 40 percent of U.S. public high schools have no computer science classes, per the report. These are barriers to AI proficiency that must be addressed, according to Pat Yongpradit, chief academic officer of the nonprofit Code.org and leader of the initiative, who testified before the AI Task Force. “With computer science, I mean, kids don’t even have access to it. There are lots of kids in schools that might want to learn computer science that can’t because it’s just not on the menu,” he said. “Let’s start with that access and participation, and maybe then we can start worrying about whether kids are really learning what they need to learn in an age of AI. That’s a huge fundamental gap right now, if we want people to be AI literate.” To bridge that gap, the task force recommends a targeted focus on improving STEM education and access in all schools, including those in rural and underserved communities. This will allow U.S. students to achieve basic AI literacy and, in turn, open the door to more advanced AI work, according to the report. The document defines AI literacy as understanding how AI works, using AI responsibly, awareness of its social and ethical impacts, and understanding of its potential benefits and risks. The report makes many of the same recommendations for higher education, with an added focus on increasing AI-related workforce training and university access to the computational power and data needed to train complex AI systems. The hope is that the report will build knowledge and consensus among members of Congress as to how the federal government can best support educators in the age of AI, according to Erin Mote, chief executive officer of the nonprofit InnovateEDU and leader of the . EDSAFE members met with the AI Task Force to provide content and advice for the education chapter, Mote said, adding that the goal was to “close the feedback loop between policy and practice.” She said she believes recommendations in the report will have strong bipartisan support at the federal level. “If we want to continue to be the most innovative country in the world, we need to invest not just in the technology and the infrastructure, but we need to invest in our workforce and in our education system,” Mote said. “I think there are some uncommon alliances around this work that we all need to do to really think about the AI in education use case and public infrastructure.”

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The Alberta government says it is developing rules that will shape the future of coal mining in the province, but certain notable projects remain exempt from the new plan. In 2020, the province moved to scrap a 1976 policy that limited coal development in the Eastern Slopes region. That decision opened previously off-limits areas to potential development and led to sustained public opposition. In response to the pushback, the government reinstated that policy in 2021 and launched Alberta's Coal Policy Committee . That committee released its final report in December 2021, and Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean said the plan was intended to address its recommendations. "If coal mining is allowed, it will only be allowed to the highest possible standards," Jean told reporters on Friday. "Alberta's new standards for coal mining will be among the best in the world, and the best in Canada." Under what the government is calling the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative, the province said it would allow coal mining to take place if it met certain standards: No mountaintop removal mining would be allowed as a coal mining technique. No new open-pit coal mining would be allowed in the Eastern Slopes. New coal mining proposals would be required to use techniques which use "best water practices and prevent adding selenium into waterways." New proposals will either need to be underground mines or use mining technologies such as highwall automated underground mining, the government said. Rules under the 1976 Coal Development Policy for national parks, provincial parks, wildland parks, wilderness areas, ecological reserves, and provincial recreation areas continue, the government said. Grassy Mountain, peak to left, and the Grassy Mountain Coal Project are seen north of Blairmore on June 6. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press) However, the new rules do not apply to what's referred to as "advanced" coal projects. That includes the long-controversial Grassy Mountain project in southern Alberta. The Alberta energy ministry has said Grassy Mountain project qualifies as an "advanced coal project" because a project summary and environmental impact assessment were filed with regulators several years ago. Canmore tourism sector optimistic as major events shine spotlight on town in 2025 How many people does it take to run a city? In Calgary, it's about 15,000 The Municipal District of Ranchland, where the mine is located, has argued against the project moving ahead, and the Alberta Court of Appeal released a ruling in August stating it would hear arguments on the matter. The government will engage with the coal industry to develop the regulations but won't consult the general public again, citing engagement done under the Coal Policy Committee. A new coal policy will be developed by late 2025. More to come.

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Colts QB Anthony Richardson ruled out for Sunday's game against the GiantsWashington, Dec 20 (AP) Shares of Trump Media and Technology Group slid in midday trading Friday after President-elect Donald Trump transferred all of his shares into a revocable trust, according to a regulatory filing. Trump transferred all of his nearly 115 million shares — worth around USD 4 billion on paper — in the parent company of social networking site Truth Social as a “bona fide gift” to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust, the Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Thursday said. Trump's shares amount to more than half of the company's stock. It's not clear why Trump transferred the stock. Donald Trump Jr. is the sole trustee and has sole voting and investment power over all securities owned by the trust. Trump Media shares were down about 2 per cent at midday, to USD 34.68 each. At one point Friday, they were down around 6 per cent. Trump Media shares have been extremely volatile since the company began trading in March. They reached intraday highs close to USD 80 on the first day of trading, then slumped to all-time lows in September when Trump and other insiders were finally allowed to sell shares after standard lock-up agreements expired. Trump has not sold any shares in the company. The company's stock price has fluctuated wildly on news — good and bad — related to Trump. They tumbled after Trump's conviction in a hush money trial in May, then surged after the first assassination attempt on Trump in July. They surged again after he won re-election in November, even as the company reported a USD 19.2 million third-quarter loss. Trump created Trump Media after he was banned from Twitter and Facebook following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. (AP) GRS GRS (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)

PHILADELPHIA , Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE: FMC) announced today it will release its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , after the stock market close via PR Newswire and the company's website https://investors.fmc.com . The company will host a webcast conference call on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 , at 5:00 p.m. ET that is open to the public via internet broadcast and telephone. At this time, management will provide commentary on the results from the fourth quarter and full year 2024, guidance for the first quarter and full year 2025, as well as an update on the three-year outlook and the company's strategy. The call time has been extended to 90 minutes from the usual 60 minutes to accommodate the number of topics and Q&A adequately. Conference Call Details: Internet broadcast: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839 United States ( Toll-Free ): +1 833 470 1428 Global Dial-In Numbers: Global Dial-in Number Access Code: 338624 Pre-Registration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2f7e0221&confId=75596 A replay of the call will be available via the internet and telephone from 6:30 p.m. ET on February 4, 2025 , until February 24, 2025 . Internet replay: https://investors.fmc.com United States (Local): 1 929 458 6194 United States ( Toll-Free ): 1 866 813 9403 Access Code: 793208 About FMC FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. 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Promising review: "One-hundred percent my favorite mascara. It doesn’t leave under-eye smudges the way other mascaras did for me since this one is not oil-based. Love her so much. BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Freshman wide receiver George Dimopoulos threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Dane Pardridge on the first play of double overtime and Jordan Hansen ended the game on a fourth-down sack to give Northern Illinois a 28-20 victory over Fresno State on Monday in the Idaho Potato Bowl. Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.