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A group of people and two dogs were rescued from a pub flooded during Storm Bert. The Bathampton Mill closed its doors on Monday, November 25 after bad weather swept through the county at the weekend, causing flooding, felling trees and wreaking havoc on roads. Firefighters were called to the Mill Lane pub just before noon yesterday to reports of flooding in the premises. The ground floor had flooded after the torrential downpours, leaving several people stranded inside. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said its crews rescued five people and two dogs from inside. In a statement on social media, the Bathampton Mill said the storm has forced the pub to close and staff are "working hard to open" as soon as possible. The pub wrote: "We are currently closed due to storm Bert and the flooding. We would like to thank all our guests for the continued support and understanding. We will update you all as and when we know more. "We apologise to those guests with upcoming bookings, we will try make contact with you. Please follow our socials for further updates but we are working hard to open our doors for you as soon as possible." Avon Fire and Rescue Service said: "Crews from Bath were called at 11:49am on Monday, 25 November to reports of flooding at a public house on Mill Lane, Bathampton. "On arrival, firefighters found the ground floor of the public house had flooded and rescued five people and two dogs who were inside." Meanwhile, , all caused by Storm Bert. Teams from the Somerset Council’s contractor Kier dealt with 644 reports of incidents on the roads, including removing more than 200 trees which had been blown across roads, including the B3227 in Norton Fitzwarren and the A30 Hendford Hill in Yeovil. There are still 18 flood alerts in place on Tuesday, ahead of a warning that more rain is set to fall tonight.As Americans are beyond burned out, Tricia Hersey’s Nap Ministry preaches the right to rest

A London man was arrested on Thursday morning after attending a home multiple times, attempting to break in, and threatening those inside. Police say that on Thursday, November 21 between the hours of 1:30 a.m., and 4:30 a.m. the suspect came and went from a residence on Conway Drive. Witnesses and video surveillance confirmed that the man tried to force entry into the home, threatened the victims, and damaged a window. Police were in the area at 4:45 a.m. when the man returned wearing a ski mask, and was arrested by officers – during his arrest, the man continued to threaten the victims and police. Further, while being processed at London Police Headquarters, police say the man assaulted an officer. A 37-year-old faces several charges including assault of a peace officer, and two counts of uttering threats of death or bodily harm. London Top Stories 'We asked.. 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Pound on course to return to pre-Brexit levels after hitting two-and-a-half year high against the euro By HUGO DUNCAN and JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 22:00, 11 December 2024 e-mail 4 View comments The pound has been tipped to return to levels last seen before the Brexit vote after reaching its strongest point against the euro for nearly three years. As sterling rose to €1.2157 against the single currency – its highest since March 2022 – a senior foreign exchange trader in the City said it could reach €1.30 next year. The pound was last at those levels before Britain voted to leave the European Union in June 2016. The prediction came as the European Central Bank (ECB) looks set to cut interest rates in the eurozone to 3 per cent today in a bid to kick-start the moribund economy, which has been dragged down by crises in Germany and France. And the Federal Reserve is also on course to cut rates in the US next week after official figures showed that inflation ticked up only marginally from 2.6 per cent in October – to 2.7 per cent in November. By contrast, the Bank of England is expected to leave interest rates in the UK unchanged at 4.75 per cent next week, to the disappointment of millions of borrowers. Rally: Sterling has risen to €1.2157 against the single currency – its highest level since March 2022 Lower interest rates tend to weaken a currency, so the prospect of a rate cut in the eurozone – but not the UK – has pushed the euro down against the pound. Neil Jones, managing director at foreign exchange specialist TJM, said he expects interest rates in the eurozone to fall to 1.5 per cent next year from 3.25 per cent before today’s expected reduction to 3 per cent. ‘The ECB is very much on the trajectory of almost collapsing interest rates, perhaps to emergency levels,’ he told the BBC. ‘We know that the political and economic disarray in Germany and France will push the ECB lower. ‘Meanwhile, the Bank of England is likely to remain on hold, certainly for December. But you can see how interest rates in the UK and the pound are destined to remain higher. I’m looking for €1.30-plus, so a revisit to pre-Brexit levels.’ RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next UK in slow lane to rate cuts: Bank of England's caution is... Sir Clive Cowdery set for bumper windfall on £8.3bn sale of... 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DICKENS ON MAIN: Join in the fun as Boerne’s Hill Country Mile transforms into a vintage Christmas experience, with non-stop entertainment in various holiday “villages” set up throughout the venue. From noon to 10 p.m., the celebration’s main attractions include live music and performances, visits with Santa Claus, ice sculpting shows, and children’s take-home crafts. December 1 BE A SANTA to a Senior: Program pairs area seniors with gifts from Christmas trees located at Home Instead, Barker and Wortman Coffee and Broadway Bank. The trees contain cards bearing a “wish list” of a local older resident. Shoppers can return their gifts to the same location by Dec. 9. December 3 STORYTIME WITH SANTA: Join A Signature Production on for the fourth annual Storytime with Santa at 705 S. Main St. At 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Visit with Santa, enjoy group Storytime with Santa, snacks, a personalized gift and more. December 5 COOKIES WITH SANTA at the Frost Bank Boerne Financial Center at 1300 S. 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Beginning at 6 p.m., up to 100 floats, bands and other entries are lit up in holiday cheer as they make their way from the Boerne fire station to the parade’s end at River Road. Bring a chair, some blankets and pick out your space to take it all in along the Hill Country Mile. December 8 CHRISTMAS WORSHIP CONCERT at First Baptist Church, 631 S. School St. “This is our God: Jesus Saves!” is a free Christmas worship concert, free and open to anyone who loves Christmas music, kids and families. You can watch and sing along with the FBC Worship and Kids ministries at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m. BOERNE CONCERT BAND Christmas concert directed by Larry Schmidt, “Traditions of Christmas” at Boerne Middle School North, 240 Johns Road. The Boerne Ukuladies will kick off the evening at 6 p.m. with Christmas favorites as the audience arrives, followed by the Boerne Jazz Band with Christmas jazz selections sure to entertain. 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PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Brown usually doesn’t talk until Friday, but he knew that wasn’t going to fly ahead of the Eagles’ Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Not after injured teammate Brandon Graham said the receiver had a problem with quarterback Jalen Hurts. Not when the Eagles are 11-2 and riding a nine-game winning streak that so many fear could be derailed by an unexpected controversy.East Helena Public Schools staff defeated law enforcement members Wednesday night at the second annual Apples vs. Donuts basketball game 80-63, without ever conceding the lead. The Apples came out hot with a quick 10-point lead within the first five minutes of the game and finished the first quarter at 28-11. The four 10-minute quarters were filled with cheers from the crowd and heckling jokes from the audience as the visiting Donuts team members attempted free throws. The East Helena High School Pep Band played music during timeouts and chanted "You're aiming to the left" at opponents shooting. Throughout the game teachers and staff rained in 3-point shots, while making defensive plays on the other end of the court. The Donuts kept it close in the second quarter by closing the deficit to 3 points, but left too much time on the clock as the Apples reclaimed control, ending the half 52-37. The game continued to roll downhill for the Donuts – only scoring 26 points the rest of the game – and the Apples team proved they were too much to handle. The Apples claimed victory for the second year in a row, leaving the Donuts in disarray.Season 5 of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” continues with a new episode on BET starting at 9:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Those without cable can watch the new episodes for free through either Philo , FuboTV or DirecTV Stream , each of which offer a free trial to new users. “After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his grandfather, who has purchased a rundown home for the elderly,” a FuboTV description for the series stated. The new episode is titled “The Spark” and in a description FuboTV said “Sandra utilizes her social media skills to help Anastasia launch a PR campaign to rehab her image, but they find out Anastasia’s longtime actress rival is fueling a smear campaign against her.” How can I watch Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” for free without cable? Those without cable can watch the new episodes for free through either Philo , FuboTV or DirecTV Stream , each of which offer a free trial to new users. What is Philo ? Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 60+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $25/month. What is FuboTV ? RECOMMENDED • masslive .com 2024 Field Hockey Championship: How to watch Northwestern vs. Saint Joseph’s for free Nov. 24, 2024, 10:00 a.m. How to buy tickets to Post Malone’s ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ stop at Gillette Stadium Nov. 20, 2024, 3:59 p.m. FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. What is DirecTV Stream ? The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nationally recognized law firm Berger Montague PC informs investors that a lawsuit was filed against Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (“Evolv” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EVLV) on behalf of purchasers of EVOLV securities between August 19, 2022 and October 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”) . Investors that suffered losses from EVOLV (NASDAQ: EVLV) investments can follow the link below for more information regarding the lawsuit: CLICK HERE to learn more about the lawsuit. Investors who purchased or acquired EVOLV securities during the Class Period may, no later than DECEMBER 31, 2024 , seek to be appointed as a lead plaintiff representative of the class. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, Evolv is a security technology company that utilizes AI-based screening designed to help create safer experiences. On October 25, 2024, Evolv announced that the Company's financial statements issued between the second quarter of 2022 and the second quarter of 2024 should not be relied upon due to material misstatements impacting revenue recognition. The Company revealed that certain sales, including sales to one of its largest channel partners, were subject to extra-contractual terms not shared with the Company's accounting personnel and that certain Evolv personnel had engaged in misconduct. The Company further announced that it had self-reported these issues to the Securities and Exchange Commission. On this news, the price of Evolv stock declined approximately 40%, from a close of $4.10 per share on October 24, 2024, to a close of $2.47 per share on October 25, 2024. On October 31, 2024, Evolv announced the termination of its CEO, Peter George, effective immediately. On this news, the price of Evolv stock declined approximately 8%, from a close of $2.34 per share on October 30, 2024, to a close of $2.15 per share on October 31, 2024. For additional information or to learn how to participate in this litigation, please contact Berger Montague: Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Peter Hamner at phamner@bm.net or (215) 875-3048, or CLICK HERE . A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of all class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff is usually the investor or small group of investors who have the largest financial interest and who are also adequate and typical of the proposed class of investors. The lead plaintiff selects counsel to represent the lead plaintiff and the class and these attorneys, if approved by the court, are lead or class counsel. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. Communicating with any counsel is not necessary to participate or share in any recovery achieved in this case. Any member of the purported class may move the Court to serve as a lead plaintiff through counsel of his/her choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an inactive class member. Berger Montague , with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Delaware, Washington, D.C., San Diego, San Francisco and Chicago, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States. Contacts: Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel Berger Montague (215) 875-3015 aabramowitz@bm.net Peter Hamner Berger Montague PC (215) 875-3048 phamner@bm.net

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Suzanne McGee and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Nasdaq Composite Index hit 20,000 for the first time on Wednesday, putting an exclamation point on a year in which excitement over artificial intelligence and expectations of falling interest rates fueled a searing rally in technology stocks. The tech-heavy index is up more than 33% on the year, driven by a cluster of giant technology-focused companies including Apple, Nvidia, Google-parent Alphabet and in recent weeks, electric carmaker Tesla. Wednesday’s gains came after a U.S. inflation report that cemented expectations of a Fed rate cut next week. The index closed on Wednesday at 20,034.89, up 1.8% on the day. While the rally has rewarded investors who went big on growth and tech, it has also stirred unease over rising valuations and the dominance of megacap stocks, which now have an increasingly heavier weighting in the index. “There is clearly an aspect of a chase into year-end, where the winners ... keep winning,” said Cameron Dawson, chief investment officer at NewEdge Wealth. “The question is if this momentum can persist into 2025, where stretched valuations, positioning, sentiment, and growth expectations could all present high bars to jump over to keep above-average returns going.” After plummeting in early 2020 when the pandemic brought global economic activity to a standstill, the index mounted a swift rebound as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero and the U.S. unleashed waves of fiscal stimulus to help the economy. It endured a sharp drop in 2022, falling 33% as inflation surged to 40-year highs and the Fed was forced to deliver a series of jumbo rate cuts. But higher rates did not bring on a widely-expected recession, and the index has soared by about 90% since then, stoked in part by increasing excitement over the business potential of AI. Shares of Nvidia, whose chips are considered the industry’s gold standard, are up more than 1,100% from their October 2022 low. “The AI story still rings true and appeals to investors,” said Alex Morris, chief investment officer of F/m Investments. “These are the go-go stocks.” While the Nasdaq’s valuation has climbed, it is still far from levels it reached during the dot-com bubble more than two decades ago. The index trades at roughly 36 times earnings today, a three-year high and well above its long-term average of 27, according to LSEG Datastream. That is still well below the roughly 70 times the index’s P/E ratio reached in March 2000, bringing a measure of comfort to investors comparing the two periods. “The Nasdaq Comp’s latest rally pales in comparison to the late 90s/early 2000 experience, rising more gradually and does not yet look unsustainable as a result,” Jessica Rabe, co-founder of DataTrek Research, said in a note on Wednesday. Megacap stocks increasingly dominate the index. The top 10 companies by market value account for 59% of the Nasdaq, compared to 45% in 2020. The three biggest companies by weight are Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia, which account for 11.7%, 10.6% and 10.3% of the index respectively. While their surging share prices have buoyed the Nasdaq, the heavy concentration could present a problem for investors should Big Tech fall out of favor. The selloff in 2022, for instance, saw shares of index heavyweights Meta and Tesla fall 64% and 65% for the year respectively. The Nasdaq has topped the other major U.S. stock indexes this year, propelled by big gains in heavily weighted names such as Nvidia, Amazon and Meta Platforms. The tech-heavy index’s 33% climb in 2024 compares with over 27% for the S&P 500 and 17% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Over the past decade, the Nasdaq has gained more than 320%, against a 200% rise for the S&P 500 and a 150% increase for the Dow. (Reporting by Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, Suzanne McGee and Lewis Krauskopf; Editing by Ira Iosebashvili and Rod Nickel) Disclaimer: This report is auto generated from the Reuters news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. var ytflag = 0;var myListener = function() {document.removeEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);lazyloadmyframes();};document.addEventListener('mousemove', myListener, false);window.addEventListener('scroll', function() {if (ytflag == 0) {lazyloadmyframes();ytflag = 1;}});function lazyloadmyframes() {var ytv = document.getElementsByClassName("klazyiframe");for (var i = 0; i < ytv.length; i++) {ytv[i].src = ytv[i].getAttribute('data-src');}} Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Jestin Porter scored 24 points, including four in overtime, and Middle Tennessee knocked off Ohio 83-81 on Thursday. Kamari Lands sank a 3-pointer with 4.2 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 75-all. Porter shot 9 for 18 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Blue Raiders (4-1). Essam Mostafa added 19 points while shooting 6 of 9 from the field and 7 for 10 from the line while he also had 13 rebounds. Lands had 10 points and went 4 of 12 from the field (2 for 6 from 3-point range). The Bobcats (1-4) were led in scoring by AJ Brown, who finished with 19 points. AJ Clayton added 18 points, 11 rebounds and two steals for Ohio. Jackson Paveletzke also had 15 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .None

BARCELONA, Spain : Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored twice as the hosts cruised to a 3-0 win over French side Brest on Tuesday, with the Polish striker joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players to pass the 100 goals mark in the competition. Lewandowski put Barca ahead after being fouled by goalkeeper Marco Bizot and converting from the spot in the 10th minute. The home side squandered several chances to extend their lead and were almost caught out by a couple of counter attacks before Dani Olmo got their second after dribbling past two defenders, with Lewandowski wrapping up the win in added time. The victory lifted Barca to second in the 36-team table on 12 points from five games, one point behind Inter Milan and level with third-placed Liverpool, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday. Brest dropped to ninth spot with 10 points.

Funding from Teachers' Venture Growth and Other Investors to Scale Exploration Solutions Powered by Space & AI for Faster Energy Transition Mineral Discovery ADELAIDE, Australia , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fleet Space Technologies (Fleet Space), Australia's leading space exploration company, today announced the closing of a A$150M Series D funding round, led by Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the late-stage venture and growth investment arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and joined by existing investors Blackbird Ventures, Hostplus, Horizons Ventures, Artesian Venture Partners, and Alumni Ventures. The new investment will be used to expand the capabilities of Fleet Space's global end-to-end exploration platform, ExoSphere, to accelerate the discovery of critical minerals needed for Earth's clean energy future. "The ability to meet the rapidly increasing demand for critical minerals presents a significant challenge to achieving global net-zero targets," said Rick Prostko , Senior Managing Director, Teachers' Venture Growth. "Current mineral exploration methods are inadequate for efficient discovery and production. Fleet Space addresses this with advanced 3D subsurface imaging and AI analysis tools, which have the potential to sustainably transform the industry. We are proud to support the multidisciplinary team at Fleet Space in their efforts to accelerate the global energy transition." "We're proud to continue our investment in Fleet Space, building on many years of history," added Niki Scevak, Partner at Blackbird. "Quite simply, the discovery of critical minerals must exponentially increase if we are to electrify our society by 2050 and breakthroughs, like ExoSphere, are needed to make it happen." Real-Time Exploration Powered by Space & AI Founded by former propulsion engineer at the European Space Agency, Flavia Tata Nardini , and aerospace entrepreneur, Matt Pearson , Fleet Space was created to harness the capabilities of space exploration technologies for a new wave of solutions that can accelerate decarbonisation and the global energy transition. By integrating Fleet Space's satellites in LEO, smart seismic sensors, and AI into an end-to-end solution, Fleet Space's ExoSphere technology streamlines the acquisition, processing, and integration of exploration datasets, providing the global mining industry with high-quality targeting insights faster than ever before while minimising environmental impact. "There are two versions of the future. One where we bend the latest advances in space, AI, and big data towards building a clean energy future and another where we risk net-zero targets falling out of reach as the rate of new discoveries of energy transition minerals continues to decline," added Flavia Tata Nardini , CEO & Co-Founder of Fleet Space. "With ExoSphere, we have combined these technologies into an end-to-end platform that seamlessly integrates with and compliments modern mining operations - making the frontier of exploration technology accessible to the global mining industry within a single workflow. This is a fundamental step to unlock humanity's potential for making extraordinary discoveries with less environmental impact." Exponential Growth Today's announcement caps a period of exponential growth for Fleet Space. In the past year, Fleet Space has: Expanded the company's global footprint to the US, Canada , Chile , and Luxembourg with 130+ employees worldwide to support the deployment of ExoSphere for over 40+ industry leading exploration companies across five continents. Deployed ExoSphere to accelerate exploration in some of the most prospective areas on Earth with industry leaders like Rio Tinto and Barrick Gold - while also delivering the world's largest real-time 3D imaging survey in Australia's Macquarie Arc and the world's highest real-time 3D imaging survey in Chile's Atacama region . Launched ExoSphere Discovery , Fleet Space's breakthrough AI-powered exploration technology which uses proprietary multimodal AI models to predict opportunity zones and targets with potential mineralisation - a pioneering advance for the use of AI in mineral exploration met with widespread demand in the industry. "This funding is not just a testament to Fleet Space's growth, strong investor confidence, and sustained innovation in core technologies needed to address dual challenges of climate change and mineral exploration. It's a signal that in a period of turbulent macroeconomic conditions, the shared commitment to build technologies needed for Earth's clean energy future combined with solid business execution can attract the right partners," said Federico Tata Nardini , Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer of Fleet Space. "We are proud to be among the few companies globally to close a Series D round in the context of reduced activity in the venture ecosystem and look forward to furthering our vision, strategic initiatives, and roadmap to scale the business to the next level." Technology Roadmap for Explorers of New Worlds While advancing the capabilities of data-driven exploration on Earth with ExoSphere, Fleet Space has also laid the technology foundation to rapidly accelerate the exploration of new worlds. The smart seismic sensors used as part of Fleet Space's terrestrial ExoSphere system represent the technological precursor for its lunar variant – SPIDER – which will be deployed on the Moon in 2026 to enhance humanity's understanding of the lunar subsurface. Collaborating with MIT Media Lab's Space Exploration Initiative , Fleet Space is also helping to advance off-world research needed for the planning of future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Additionally, Fleet Space unveiled a cost-effective, resilient full duplex SATCOM system using microsatellites and reprogrammed Centauri-4 to become the world's smallest voice-enabled satellite . "The convergence of innovation in space, AI, and 3D subsurface imaging represents a foundational pillar of the core technology set that will enable humanity to build permanent research stations on the Moon, Mars, and beyond," said Matt Pearson , Chief Exploration Officer at Fleet Space. "The flywheel we've created by continuously enhancing the subsurface understanding of Earth through the global deployment of ExoSphere simultaneously drives advances in the technology needed to build highly scalable, data-driven exploration systems for new worlds. A bold new chapter in the history of space exploration is about to begin and we are positioned to play a significant role as humanity boldly ventures deeper into our solar system." About Fleet Space Technologies Fleet Space Technologies , Australia's leading space exploration company, is revolutionizing critical mineral discovery with its end-to-end mineral exploration solution, ExoSphere, which combines satellite connectivity, 3D multiphysics, and AI to image mineral systems in real-time. Over 40 leading exploration companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold , and Core Lithium have used ExoSphere's real-time 3D subsurface imaging on projects across five continents. Due to global demand for ExoSphere, Fleet Space's international footprint has expanded to the US, Canada , Chile , and Luxembourg with over 130+ employees, representing 37 nationalities, worldwide. In 2024, Fleet Space was recognised as the winner of the Innovation category at the Mining Technology Excellence Awards and received the Climate Impact Technology Award by the Banksia Foundation. To learn more about ExoSphere, please reach out to the Fleet Space team here . About Teachers' Venture Growth Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) focuses on late-stage venture and growth equity investments in cutting-edge technology companies worldwide. We partner with founders with bold missions, looking to expand their product offering, scale geographically, and become the leaders in their markets. We bring long-term thinking and active investing to help build better businesses and a better world. We think globally and act locally through our direct presence across Asia , North America and Europe . TVG is part of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers'), a global investor with net assets of CAD 255.8 billion as at June 30, 2024 . We invest in more than 50 countries in a broad array of assets including public and private equities, fixed income, credit, commodities, natural resources, infrastructure, real estate and venture growth to deliver retirement income for 340,000 working members and pensioners. Our more than 450 investment professionals operate in key financial centres around the world and bring deep expertise in a broad range of sectors and industries. We are a fully funded defined benefit pension plan and have earned an annual total-fund net return of 9.3% since the plan's founding in 1990. At Ontario Teachers', we don't just invest to make a return, we invest to shape a better future for the teachers we serve, the businesses we back, and the world we live in. For more information, visit otpp.com/teachersventuregrowth and follow us on LinkedIn . Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2578404/Fleet_Space_logo.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2578405/Fleet_Space_Series_D_Funding.jpg Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2578406/Fleet_Space_Co_Founders.jpg SOURCE Fleet SpaceElon Musk’s government efficiency plan raises questions about ambition and ethics

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Ever wanted to bring your dog with you aboard a cruise ship? Do you have a business focused on dogs and their families? If you answered yes to either question, you’ll be excited to learn that what’s being called the first-ever dog-friendly cruise is being planned aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander out of the Port of Tampa in November 2025. And business opportunities await. Cruise ships famously don’t allow dogs other than service animals. Organizers of this cruise anticipate selecting from a long line of hopefuls. A “waitlist for all dog parents who have dreamt of bringing their furry friends along for their vacations will open soon,” a news release says. Organizers are calling for 250 dogs, “their owners and their closest humans” to become “inaugural ambassadors” for the cruise, which they promise will offer “unique experiences and activities including gifts and samples from top vendors, dog shows and trainings, guest speakers, costume contests, parades, and more.” The event is being staged by two organizations — Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando. The website cruisetails.com seeks sponsors and investors in hopes of turning the cruise into a recurring event. Sponsorship and partnership opportunities are available for companies seeking brand visibility “across a passionate pet-loving audience,” the site says. And participants must sign photo waivers, the website says, adding, “We anticipate the fun will be all over social media and even in the press. In fact, the 250 chosen will undoubtedly be asked by sponsors to try products and post about them.” Cruise Tails was formed by Steve Matzke, a Bradenton-based entrepreneur listed on LinkedIn as beginning his career this month as an “independent consultant.” Matzke spent four years prior to that as senior director of external relations for the American Accounting Association, and 12 years before that as director of faculty and university initiatives for the American Institute of CPAs, his LinkedIn profile shows. Expedia Cruises of West Orlando was founded in 2019 by Dawn von Graff, an avid traveler who has taken more than 75 cruises and visited more than 80 countries, and her husband. She owned a computer networking firm, worked as an international tour manager, and was a top salesperson for Marriott before forming Expedia Cruises of West Orlando as a full-service travel agency. Details including dates, prices and itineraries have not yet been released. According to the website, organizers hope to select the inaugural 250 dogs based partly on how the dogs perform in a “video talent singing contest” as well as “a variety of criteria” to be announced “over the next few weeks.” The bigger the dog’s entourage, the better chance it will have to be chosen, the website says. “Preference will be given to dogs in a group which includes one dog cabin traveling with two or more associated cabins of friends or family without dogs,” it says. A spokeswoman for Margaritaville at Sea says the organizers are chartering the Islander, and the cruise will not be available for booking to the general public. Each dog will have “private relief stations” on their cabin balconies, and when dogs don’t make it to the relief station, each will have its own “pet butler” to ensure “their cabin and the boat remain in top condition,” a Cruise Tails spokeswoman said. Participants must agree to follow protocols on board, including keeping their dogs in permitted areas and making sure they are up to date with appropriate vaccinations. Dogs will not be allowed in dining areas, the ship’s casino, pool decks, lounges or music venues, according to the news release. Organizers will also be looking for workers and vendors. “We’re going to need dog walkers, pet butlers, and so much more,” the website says. And “if you have a proven skill like pet massage, grooming and pet walking or if you make custom dog costumes, have a unique dog product you would like to promote or are a well-known dog expert, we would love to chat with you.” Calls for pet handlers and vendors will be posted “in the next few months,” the site says. Whether the event turns into the profitable industry that its organizers hope for will undoubtedly depend on how the first one unfolds. A spokeswoman did not immediately have answers to such questions of what will happen to dogs that get aggressive with humans or other dogs? Will owners be required to purchase additional insurance to cover any possibilities? Will food be provided and how will feedings be handled? Contributors on Reddit.com posted mixed reactions to the announcement on Monday. “Cruises are already floating petri dishes. This doesn’t seem like a very good idea,” said one. “Now all decks are poop decks,” said another. A couple of posters worried about dogs going overboard. One said, “sounds awesome if you like dogs,” while another chimed in, “Better than a gorilla-friendly cruise, I suppose.” Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. He can be reached by phone at 954-356-4071, on Twitter @ronhurtibise or by email at rhurtibise@sunsentinel.com.OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will not support a Liberal plan to give Canadians a GST holiday and $250 unless the government expands eligibility for the cheques, saying the rebate leaves out "the most vulnerable." The Liberals announced a plan last week to cut the federal sales tax on a raft of items like toys and restaurant meals for two months, and to give $250 to more than 18.7 million Canadians in the spring. Speaking after a Canadian Labour Congress event in Ottawa, Singh says he's open to passing the GST legislation, but the rebate needs to include seniors, students, people who are on disability benefits and those who were not able to work last year. Singh says he initially supported the idea because he thought the rebate cheques would go to anyone who earned under $150,000 last year. But the so-called working Canadians rebate will be sent to those who had an income, leaving out people Singh says need the help. The government intends to include the measures in the fall economic statement, which has not yet been introduced in the House of Commons. The proposed GST holiday would begin in mid-December, lasting for two months. It would remove the GST on prepared foods at grocery stores, some alcoholic drinks, children's clothes and toys, Christmas trees, restaurant meals, books, video games and physical newspapers. A privilege debate has held up all government business in the House since late September, with the Conservatives pledging to continue a filibuster until the government hands over unredacted documents related to misspending at a green technology fund. The NDP said last week they had agreed to pause the privilege debate in order to pass the legislation to usher in the GST holiday. Singh said Tuesday that unless there are changes to the proposed legislation, he will not support pausing the debate. The Bloc Québécois is also pushing for the rebates to be sent to seniors and retirees. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. David Baxter, The Canadian Press