More than 10 million people empowered so far through the 34 by 34 initiative ATLANTA , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises today announced that it has empowered 10.6 million people to live more prosperous lives since 2020, a significant milestone in its 34 by 34 social impact initiative . This achievement represents a wide range of efforts across Cox and its businesses, Cox Communications and Cox Automotive. Cox is committed to solving business problems that also remove obstacles present in communities and society at large, from bridging the digital divide to addressing social equity and environmental sustainability challenges. "Cox is a company of innovators, changemakers and believers of being part of something bigger than ourselves," said Maury Wolfe , vice president of Corporate Responsibility and Social Impact at Cox Enterprises. "To drive our 34 by 34 social impact initiative forward, employees across our businesses have led countless acts of volunteering and community engagement, from cleaning up waterways and building outdoor learning labs to mentoring students. We're humbled to see the ripple effect throughout our communities." 34 by 34 focuses on six key pathways to create positive change: technology access, access to lifelong education, employment skills, social equity, environmental sustainability, and good health. These pathways provide a holistic approach to empowering individuals and communities. Key examples of Cox's business and employee volunteering impact include: Lifelong Education: Since 2020 Cox has helped more than 100,000 elementary school students through its work with Junior Achievement Biztowns, where students run a simulated town for a day. Through activities like managing banks, operating restaurants and electing a mayor, students experience firsthand how their lessons apply to real-world scenarios. Social Equity: Through Techstars Powered by Cox Enterprises, startup companies like Branch are helping drive social impact. For example, Branch partnered with local media in Georgia to create a best-in-class voter guide for the 2024 primaries, boosting political engagement. Branch is just one of over 80 startups supported by Techstars Powered by Cox Enterprises, which has positively impacted more than 12,000 additional people through purpose-driven innovations. Environmental Sustainability: Cox is always mindful in its use of natural resources. To date, more than 1.2 million people have benefited from Cox's work to protect and preserve the environment as part of its 34 by 34 initiative. Cox's commitment to environmental sustainability was recently recognized by Keep America Beautiful and the organization's "Do Beautiful Things" Corporate Volunteer Award, which highlights Cox's dedication to volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Visit Cox34by34.com to see stories of our impact and watch this video to learn more about the 34 by 34 initiative. About Cox Enterprises Cox Enterprises is dedicated to empowering people to build a better future for the next generation. Cox is a leader in the broadband, automotive, and media industries, as well as a leading investment platform with strategic positions in emerging technologies driving the future of agriculture, renewable energy, healthtech, and public sector software. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia , Cox is a global company with $23 billion in annual revenues and a proud history spanning more than 125 years. To learn more about Cox and its commitment to its people, planet and communities, visit coxenterprises.com . View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cox-enterprises-nearing-one-third-of-its-ambitious-goal-to-empower-34-million-people-to-live-more-prosperous-lives-by-2034-302324319.html SOURCE Cox Enterprises

Chattanooga wins 85-63 against Alabama A&MINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — There's more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football 's first 12-team playoff. Try the more than $115 million that will be spread across the conferences at the end of the season, all depending on who gets in and which teams go the farthest. According to the College Football Playoff website , the 12 teams simply making the bracket earn their conferences $4 million each. Another $4 million goes to conferences whose teams get into the quarterfinals. Then, there's $6 million more for teams that make the semifinals and another $6 million for those who play for the title. Most of this bonanza comes courtesy of ESPN, which is forking over $1.3 billion a year to televise the new postseason. A lot of that money is already earmarked — more goes to the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference than the Big 12 or Atlantic Coast — but a lot is up for grabs in the 11 games that will play out between the opening round on Dec. 20 and the final on Jan. 20. In all, the teams that make the title game will bring $20 million to their conferences, all of which distribute that money, along with billions in TV revenue and other sources, in different ways. In fiscal 2022-23, the Big Ten, for instance, reported revenue of nearly $880 million and distributed about $60.5 million to most of its members. The massive stakes might help explain the unabashed lobbying coming from some corners of the football world, as the tension grows in advance of Sunday's final rankings, which will set the bracket. Earlier this week, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark lit into the selection committee, which doesn't have a single team higher than 15 in the rankings. That does two things: It positions the Big 12 as a one-bid league, and also threatens to makes its champion — either Arizona State or Iowa State — the fifth-best among conference titlists that get automatic bids. Only the top four of those get byes, which could cost the Big 12 a spot in the quarterfinals — or $4 million. “The committee continues to show time and time again that they are paying attention to logos versus resumes,” Yormark said this week, while slamming the idea of teams with two losses in his conference being ranked worse than teams with three in the SEC. The ACC is also staring at a one-bid season with only No. 8 SMU inside the cut line of this week's projected bracket. Miami's loss last week all but bumped the Hurricanes out of the playoffs, a snub that ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said left him “incredibly shocked and disappointed." “As we look ahead to the final rankings, we hope the committee will reconsider and put a deserving Miami in the field," Phillips said in a statement. The lobbying and bickering filters down to the campuses that feel the impact. And, of course, to social media. One of the most entertaining episodes came earlier this week when athletic directors at Iowa State and SMU went back and forth about whose team was more deserving. There are a few stray millions that the selection committee cannot really influence, including a $3 million payment to conferences that make the playoff. In a reminder that all these kids are going to school, after all, the conferences get $300,000 per football team that meets academic requirements to participate in the postseason. (That's basically everyone). Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

What is the technical outlook for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)? Can I buy now? Maneel ONGC (₹257): The stock has come down sharply from the high of ₹344.60 made in August this year. Support in the ₹250-₹240 region is holding well. However, resistances are at ₹270 and ₹290, which has to be broken to become bullish and clear the way for a rise to ₹430-₹450. On the charts, ONGC is still vulnerable to break ₹240 and fall to ₹220 and ₹210. The region between ₹220 and ₹210 will be a good level to enter the stock. So, if you intend to buy the stock wait for a fall and enter at ₹225 and ₹215. Keep a stop-loss at ₹175. Trail the stop-loss up to ₹240 as soon as the stock goes up to ₹290. Move the stop-loss up to ₹320 when the price touches ₹360. Exit at ₹430. I have shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) bought at ₹79. What is the outlook? Kumar G IEX (₹176): The long-term outlook is very bullish for IEX. There is a huge rounding bottom formation on the chart. Strong support is in the ₹155-₹145 region which can halt the current fall. Resistance is around ₹245. We expect IEX to breach this resistance in the coming months. That break will have the potential to take IEX share price up to ₹370 over the long-term. However, this rally may take a long time, say at least two years. You will now have to protect your profit. Keep a stop-loss at ₹132 and hold the stock. You can even consider buying more at current levels. Move the stop-loss up to ₹220 when the price goes up to ₹270. Revise the stop-loss further up to ₹310 when the price touches ₹340. Exit the stock at ₹360. I have shares of MMTC purchased at ₹102. Should I continue to hold or exit? Reshma, Nagpur MMTC (₹78.60): The stock has declined sharply after spiking to ₹131.88 in July this year. The downside is still open to see ₹63 – an important support. To avoid this fall, the stock has to sustain above ₹72 and rise past ₹90. If that happens, a rise to ₹150 can be seen. Else the stock can fall to ₹63 and then rise back. If you cannot hold the stock for more time, then exit and accept the loss. On the other hand, if you can withstand more loss and accumulate on dips, then wait. Buy more at ₹65. Keep the stop-loss at ₹57. Move the stop-loss up to ₹78 as soon as the stock goes up to ₹93. Revise the stop-loss further up to ₹105 when the price touches ₹120. Exit the stock at ₹150. I bought Swan Energy at ₹262. Should I book profits now or continue to hold? Swadesh Majumdar Swan Energy (₹611): The stock has been very volatile since the beginning of this year. Support is in the ₹475-₹455 region. Below that ₹400 is the next strong support. In the short-term there are good chances to see a rise to ₹750. A break above ₹750 will be bullish to see a fresh rise to ₹1,100 over the long-term. But a reversal from ₹750 can drag the stock to ₹500 again. You can consider exiting 30 per cent of your holdings now. Keep a stop-loss at ₹420 for the rest of the holding. Move the stop-loss up to ₹680 when the price goes up to ₹730. Exit another 20 per cent at ₹750 and move the stop-loss up to ₹730 for the balance holdings. If the stock breaks above ₹750, hold the stock for ₹1,100. Send your questions to techtrail@thehindu.co.in CommentsPride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come outMerchant Acquiring Solutions: Tools for Small Business Payment Acceptance