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MDT Ventures Closes Fund III & IV at $570 Million, Exceeding $525 Million TargetModerate Liberal MP Bridget Archer has crossed the floor to vote against banning children under 16 from social media, joining with the Greens and independents to air concerns about a rushed process. Ms Archer, who has crossed the floor on multiple issues, flagged the move late on Tuesday night before the vote on the legislation was held on Wednesday morning. But she said it was out of concerns about the rushed process to legislate the ban inside of a week. “My very strong preference would be for this bill to be deferred for proper scrutiny and consultation, as we’ve heard from other members here today, that would give an opportunity for that process to be corrected and to take more of our community along with us, but disappointingly, it is clear that there is no appetite for that,” she told Parliament. “Because of that, I won’t be supporting ... this Bill under these circumstances, but I reiterate that this is an important space and it is something that we need to do something about.” Ms Archer pledged to engage constructively on the issue of helping protect children from the harms of social media. Katina Curtis The legislation would force social media companies including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Reddit, Facebook and X to bar children under 16 years from their platforms. It will take effect a year after passing Parliament. The tech companies have raised concerns about whether the ban can practically be implemented while youth mental health experts and advocates have aired fears it will further isolate vulnerable children. Others are concerned about the privacy implications and an email campaign inundating MPs over the past week has conflated the social media ban with the Government’s Digital ID program. Conservative Coalition Senators Alex Antic and Matt Canavan are expected to also cross the floor when the legislation comes to a vote in the Upper House. Nationals MP Keith Pitt told colleagues on Wednesday he was reserving his position. Ultimately, he abstained from votes on the legislation, having said he found himself torn on taking a position. “For those who know me, that is pretty unusual! I can usually form a view pretty quickly and make a decision,” he told Parliament, before reading out some of the emails he had received airing a wide range of concerns about the bill. Independents also voted against the legislation, which passed the lower house with the support of most Labor and Coalition MPs. Katina Curtishaha 777 ph 。

Kanthan vegetable farmers compensated last month for agreeing to move out FORMER farmers cultivating on state land illegally for decades in Kanthan near Ipoh, Perak, have been paid compensation after moving out to make way for the Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) project. State tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee said work on the first phase of SVTP could now start as the farmers had moved out last month. He said the state economic development arm Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) together with the developer of the project held a ceremony to hand over the payment on Nov 21. “The 20-year-old issue has been resolved without any untoward incidents. “The developer is now carrying out land clearance work on a 131.5ha site for Phase I,” he said in reply to Mohd Hafez Sabri (PN-Manjoi) during the Perak State Assembly sitting at Bangunan Perak Darul Ridzuan in Ipoh yesterday. Mohd Hafez had asked about the development status of SVTP. Loh said the developer was expected to commence preliminary infrastructure works on the site in the first quarter of next year. “The industrial sector plays an important role in the economic development of the state, and based on the Market and Property Report, the performance of the property market in Perak was encouraging in 2023. “Market activity showed an upward movement,” he said, highlighting that the state government was committed to providing initiatives to drive Perak’s economy. Among them were infrastructure empowerment, investment incentives, trade and investment promotions to China and Taiwan as well as skills development institutions to grow talent. Under the leadership of Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Loh said Perak had been taking a new approach namely “thinking out of the box”. “In the 13th Malaysia Plan engagement session, the Economy Minister had praised the Perak government for being the only state that applied for a RM50mil loan for the SVTP project. “This is in contrast to the approach of other states that are likely to apply for direct allocations,” Loh added.Bears interim coach Thomas Brown insists he's focused on task at hand and not what his future holdsWhat both sides are saying about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah

Malaysia-based UNI-FLEET Chooses ABS Wavesight Nautical SystemsTM to Optimize Maintenance and Purchasing OperationsWell, this may be just for you: USA Football is holding talent identification camps all over the country to find that next flag football star. It's "America's Got Talent" meets "American Idol," with the stage being the field and the grand prize a chance to compete for a spot on a national team. Because it's never too early to start planning for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will make its Summer Games debut. Know this, though — it's not an easy team to make. The men's and women's national team rosters are at "Dream Team" status given the men's side has captured six of the last seven world championships and the women three in a row. To remain on top, the sport's national governing body is scouring every football field, park, track, basketball court and gym to find hidden talent to cultivate. USA Football has organized camps and tryouts from coast to coast for anyone ages 11 to 23. There are more than a dozen sites set up so far, ranging from Dallas (Sunday) to Chicago (Dec. 14) to Tampa (March 29) to Los Angeles (TBD) and the Boston area (April 27), where it will be held at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots. The organization has already partnered with the NFL on flag football initiatives and programs. The numbers have been through the roof, with engagement on social media platforms increasing by 86% since flag football was announced as an Olympic invitational sport in October 2023. The participation of boys and girls ages 6 to 17 in flag football last year peaked at more than 1.6 million, according to USA Football research. "We pride ourselves on elevating the gold standard across the sport," said Eric Mayes, the managing director of the high performance and national teams for USA Football. "We want to be the best in the world — and stay the best in the world." Flag football was one of five new sports added to the LA28 program. The already soaring profile of American football only figures to be enhanced by an Olympic appearance. Imagine, say, a few familiar faces take the field, too. Perhaps even NFL stars such as Tyreek Hill or Patrick Mahomes, maybe even past pro football greats donning a flag belt for a country to which they may have ties. Soon after flag football's inclusion, there was chatter of NFL players possibly joining in on the fun. Of course, there are logistical issues to tackle before their inclusion at the LA Olympics, which open July 14, 2028. Among them, training camp, because the Olympics will be right in the middle of it. The big question is this: Will owners permit high-priced players to duck out for a gold-medal pursuit? No decisions have yet been made on the status of NFL players for the Olympics. For now, it's simply about growing the game. There are currently 13 states that sanction girls flag football as a high school varsity sport. Just recently, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles helped pave the way to get it adopted in Pennsylvania. Around the world, it's catching on, too. The women's team from Japan took third at the recent word championships, while one of the best players on the planet is Mexico quarterback Diana Flores. "Could flag football globally become the new soccer? That's something to aspire to," said Stephanie Kwok, the NFL's vice president of flag football. This type of flag football though, isn't your Thanksgiving Day game with family and friends. There's a learning curve. And given the small roster sizes, versatility is essential. Most national team members need to be a version of Colorado's two-way standout and Heisman hopeful Travis Hunter. Forget bump-and-run coverage, too, because there's no contact. None. That took some adjusting for Mike Daniels, a defensive back out of West Virginia who earned a rookie minicamp invitation with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. "If a receiver is running around, I'm thinking, 'OK, I can kind of bump him here and there and nudge him,'" Daniels explained. "They're like, 'No, you can't.' I'm just like, 'So I'm supposed to let this guy just run?!' I really rebelled at the idea at first. But you learn." The competition for an Olympic roster spot is going to be fierce because only 10 players are expected to make a squad. The best 10 will earn it, too, as credentials such as college All-American or NFL All-Pro take a backseat. "I would actually love" seeing NFL players try out, said Daniels, who's also a personal trainer in Miami. "I'm not going to let you just waltz in here, thinking, 'I played NFL football for five years. I'm popular. I have a huge name.' I'm still better than you and I'm going to prove it — until you prove otherwise." Around the house, Bruce Mapp constantly swivels his hips when turning a hallway corner or if his daughter tries to reach for a hug. It's his way of working on avoiding a "defender" trying to snare the flag. That approach has earned the receiver out of Coastal Carolina four gold medals with USA Football. The 31-year-old fully plans on going for more gold in Los Angeles. "You grow up watching Usain Bolt (win gold) and the 'Redeem Team' led by Kobe Bryant win a gold medal, you're always thinking, 'That's insane.' Obviously, you couldn't do it in your sport, because I played football," said Mapp, who owns a food truck in the Dallas area. "With the Olympics approaching, that (gold medal) is what my mind is set on." It's a common thought, which is why everything — including talent camps — starts now. "Everybody thinks, 'Yeah, the U.S. just wins,'" Daniels said. "But we work hard all the time. We don't just walk in. We don't just get off the bus thinking, 'We're going to beat people.'"

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A Montreal-based company building a Canadian test site for carbon removal technologies has received a US$40-million grant from Bill Gates' climate solutions venture firm. Canadian startup Deep Sky announced Wednesday it was awarded the grant from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to help build what it calls its Deep Sky Alpha project in Alberta. The project, being built north of Calgary in the town of Innisfail, is meant to be the world’s first direct air capture carbon removal test hub and commercialization centre. It is the first Canadian investment for Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, which funds commercial projects for emerging climate technologies in an effort to accelerate their adoption and reduce their costs. Direct air capture is a term that refers to physically removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to slow global warming. It is different from the more carbon capture and storage, which refers to capturing carbon from smokestacks or other industrial emissions points. Pulling carbon dioxide directly from the air is seen by proponents as a way to clean up historic emissions that have already escaped into the atmosphere, meaning it could potentially help slow and even reverse climate change. But while the number of direct air capture pilot projects around the world is growing, the technology remains expensive and faces steep barriers to wide-scale deployment. At its Innisfail site, Deep Sky says it will be piloting up to 14 direct air capture projects from companies around the world, in an effort to see which ones work best and could be commercialized. Carbon dioxide captured at the site will be transported to an existing well at the Meadowbrook Carbon Storage Hub facility north of Edmonton, where it will be injected and stored two kilometres underground. The company expects its Deep Sky Alpha project to be up and running in the spring of next year. “Securing support from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst marks another milestone for our company and for the DAC industry,” Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel said in a news release. “The financial backing from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will play a crucial role in helping Deep Sky realize its ambitious goals.” Mario Fernandez, head of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, said in a release that Deep Sky’s project represents a unique opportunity to demonstrate several direct air capture technologies and gain a deeper understanding of their potential to lower costs and scale. “The world will ultimately need many approaches to carbon removal at prices far lower than is achievable today, but Deep Sky’s platform will enable and accelerate the kind of real-world innovation that could make affordable (direct air capture) achievable,” Fernandez said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 18, 2024.PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The guy on the Philly sports talk radio station had something to say, and he started to vent about the perceived strained relationship between star quarterback Jalen Hurts and standout wide receiver A.J. Brown. Why weren’t these two Pro Bowl Eagles on the same page? Why had their personal and professional relationship changed even with Philadelphia enjoying tremendous success? It was football gossip usually ripe for a hot-take host or fed-up fan to stir up on the air — only in this instance, the temperature check came from inside the locker room. Normally respected team leader Brandon Graham, who is sidelined with a triceps injury, noted in a radio appearance that “ things have changed ” between Hurts and Brown in the wake of a stale passing game in last week’s win over Carolina. An apologetic Graham walked back his comments. Hurts and Brown both insisted their relationship was cool in front of media hordes more appropriate for the Super Bowl. As for the rest of the Eagles, they were ready to squash the so-called controversy. “We are moving on,” offensive lineman and Christmas song crooner Jordan Mailata said. “It is the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. Not the A.J. Brown and Jalen Show. It is the Pittsburgh Steelers. That’s it.” Oh yeah, the Steelers! Lost in the brouhaha ignited in a Philly sports bar is the fact that sitting — and winning — on the western side of Pennsylvania are the Steelers (10-3). Unlike most matchups in series history, this one Sunday at the Linc comes with the tantalizing appeal of a potential Super Bowl preview. The Steelers have won seven of eight, and the Eagles (11-2) have won nine straight and could clinch the NFC East with a win and a Washington loss or tie. It's the first time the teams — among the original eight NFL teams — will play each other when they both have a double-digit win total. Both teams are in strong position for a playoff run — the Eagles led by Saquon Barkley and his pursuit of Eric Dickerson's NFL season rushing record; Russell Wilson and the soft-schedule Steelers atop the AFC North in large part thanks to six wins against teams that currently have losing records. “I do like playing really good people, I think there's growth in it,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “You've got to get the job done. But man, I think there's significant growth in pitting your collective talents and skills versus big-time opponents and they're certainly that.” Will the drama out of Philly this week affect the Eagles? They certainly don't think so and neither do the oddsmakers — the Eagles are 5 1/2-point favorites, per BetMGM. “What I’ve noticed about this football team is they’re so locked in and determined to get better each day,” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said. “We don’t really want anyone else talking to us about anything other than the Pittsburgh Steelers.” Good luck with that, Coach. Maybe playing the Steelers on Sunday at home can snap the Eagles out of their offensive malaise. Hurts threw three TD passes to Brown in a 35-13 win in 2022. Barkley leads the NFL in rushing with 1,623 yards, 216 yards ahead of Baltimore’s Derrick Henry. He is averaging 124.8 yards per game. At that pace, and with one more game to play than Dickerson had, he would become the top single-season rusher in NFL history. He needs 483 yards over the final four games to top Dickerson’s 40-year-old record. Barkley is on pace for 2,122 yards, which would put him just 17 yards beyond Dickerson’s 2,105 in 1984. Barkley doesn’t need much of a reminder from his 2020 performance when, while playing for the New York Giants, he ran into a Pittsburgh defense that seemed reminiscent of its famed Steel Curtain. The Steelers held Barkley to 6 yards on 15 carries. The Steelers will have to find a way forward against the NFL’s toughest defense without wide receiver George Pickens, who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. Pittsburgh survived last week against Cleveland, with Mike Williams and Scotty Miller — afterthoughts of late — coming off the bench to make an impact. While Tomlin believes “the strength of the pack is the pack,” the reality is the Steelers don’t have anyone who can stretch the field like Pickens, who leads the team in receptions (55) and yards (850) by a wide margin. It’s a challenge, but considering the way Wilson has spread the ball around — eight players caught passes against the Browns — he won’t lack for options. “Everybody in the receiver room has a different skill set, different strengths,” Calvin Austin III said. “The coaching staff knows that and they know how to put us in position to be able to show that.” The cross-state trip to Philadelphia, where the Steelers haven’t won in nearly 60 years, is the start of an 11-day stretch in which Pittsburgh faces three teams likely bound for the playoffs. While Tomlin is leaning into the “nameless, gray faces” mantra he uses for every opponent, his players know facing the Eagles, Ravens and Chiefs in such a short period is a litmus test for what’s to come in January. “That’s why I’m in the league, period,” linebacker Patrick Queen said. “When you sign up to play football, you want to play at the highest level. ... I love to play the game the right way. I think these next few games is going to show that and it starts with the Eagles.” AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

SOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Louie Semona's 22 points helped Stonehill defeat New Hampshire 90-83 on Sunday. Semona also added six rebounds for the Skyhawks (7-7). Chas Stinson scored 16 points while going 6 of 10 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five assists and three steals. Josh Morgan shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 12 points. Sami Pissis finished with 20 points for the Wildcats (2-12). Khalil Badru added 15 points for New Hampshire. Giancarlo Bastianoni also put up 14 points and 12 rebounds. The loss was the Wildcats' sixth in a row. Stonehill's next game is Sunday against Lafayette on the road, and New Hampshire visits Iowa on Monday. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by and data from . The Associated Press

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Children of the wealthy and connected get special admissions consideration at some elite U.S. universities, according to new filings in a class-action lawsuit originally brought against 17 schools. Georgetown’s then-president, for example, listed a prospective student on his “president’s list” after meeting her and her wealthy father at an Idaho conference known as “summer camp for billionaires,” according to Tuesday court filings in the price-fixing lawsuit filed in Chicago federal court in 2022. Although it’s always been assumed that such favoritism exists, the filings offer a rare peek at the often secret deliberations of university heads and admissions officials. They show how schools admit otherwise unqualified wealthy children because their parents have connections and could possibly donate large sums down the line, raising questions about fairness. Stuart Schmill, the dean of admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, wrote in a 2018 email that the university admitted four out of six applicants recommended by then-board chairman Robert Millard, including two who “we would really not have otherwise admitted.” The two others were not admitted because they were “not in the ball park, or the push from him was not as strong.” In the email, Schmill said Millard was careful to play down his influence on admissions decisions, but he said the chair also sent notes on all six students and later met with Schmill to share insight “into who he thought was more of a priority.” The filings are the latest salvo in a lawsuit that claims that 17 of the nation’s most prestigious colleges colluded to reduce the competition for prospective students and drive down the amount of financial aid they would offer, all while giving special preference to the children of wealthy donors. “That illegal collusion resulted in the defendants providing far less aid to students than would have been provided in a free market,” said Robert Gilbert, an attorney for the plaintiffs. Since the lawsuit was filed, 10 of the schools have reached settlements to pay out a total of $284 million, including payments of up to $2,000 to current or former students whose financial aid might have been shortchanged over a period of more than two decades. They are Brown, the University of Chicago, Columbia, Dartmouth, Duke, Emory, Northwestern, Rice, Vanderbilt and Yale. Johns Hopkins is working on a settlement and the six schools still fighting the lawsuit are the California Institute of Technology, Cornell, Georgetown, MIT, Notre Dame and the University of Pennsylvania. MIT called the lawsuit and the claims about admissions favoritism baseless. “MIT has no history of wealth favoritism in its admissions; quite the opposite,” university spokesperson Kimberly Allen said. “After years of discovery in which millions of documents were produced that provide an overwhelming record of independence in our admissions process, plaintiffs could cite just a single instance in which the recommendation of a board member helped sway the decisions for two undergraduate applicants." In a statement, Penn also said the case is meritless that the evidence shows that it doesn't favor students whose families have donated or pledged money to the Ivy League school. “Plaintiffs’ whole case is an attempt to embarrass the University about its purported admission practices on issues totally unrelated to this case," the school said. Notre Dame officials also called the case baseless. “We are confident that every student admitted to Notre Dame is fully qualified and ready to succeed,” a university spokesperson said in a statement. The South Bend, Indiana, school, though, did apparently admit wealthy students with subpar academic backgrounds. According to the new court filings, Don Bishop, who was then associate vice president for enrollment at Notre Dame, bluntly wrote about the “special interest” admits in a 2012 email, saying that year's crop had poorer academic records than the previous year's. The 2012 group included 38 applicants who were given a “very low” academic rating, Bishop wrote. He said those students represented “massive allowances to the power of the family connections and funding history,” adding that “we allowed their high gifting or potential gifting to influence our choices more this year than last year.” The final line of his email: “Sure hope the wealthy next year raise a few more smart kids!” Some of the examples pointed to in this week's court filings showed that just being able to pay full tuition would give students an advantage. During a deposition, a former Vanderbilt admissions director said that in some cases, a student would get an edge on the waitlist if they didn’t need financial aid. The 17 schools were part of a decades-old group that got permission from Congress to come up with a shared approach to awarding financial aid. Such an arrangement might otherwise violate antitrust laws, but Congress allowed it as long as the colleges all had need-blind admissions policies, meaning they wouldn't consider a student’s financial situation when deciding who gets in. The lawsuit argues that many colleges claimed to be need-blind but routinely favored the children of alumni and donors. In doing so, the suit says, the colleges violated the Congressional exemption and tainted the entire organization. The group dissolved in recent years when the provision allowing the collaboration expired. The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org .

In a step towards fostering a sustainable business landscape, KPMG in Sri Lanka recently hosted an influential ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) forum, ‘Ahead of Curve’, underscoring the importance of integrated strategies for a sustainable future. The event, led by KPMG in Sri Lanka’s ESG, Family Business & Board Governance, Global Assurance, Sustainability Partner Pyumi Sumanasekara, and KPMG ESG Singapore Partner Cherine Fok, gathered a diverse group of industry leaders and stakeholders committed to embedding ESG principles across industries. Drawing from her extensive experience with ESG frameworks and IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (IFRS S1 and IFRS S2), Pyumi Sumanasekara highlighted in her keynote the critical role of robust governance in facilitating business transformation, highlighting the necessity of integrating anticipated Environment/Climate Risk and Social Risks into risk registers, by focusing on future risks, and their interconnections. This aligns with findings from the KPMG CEO Survey, which revealed that 69% of CEOs have maintained their climate-related strategies over the past year, adapting the climate-related language and terminology, to better align with evolving stakeholder expectations. She also focused on the pace of changing global regulations and how the effects would impact the Sri Lankan export market which would require proactive compliance and clear governance frameworks to ensure that our local businesses stay relevant and resilient. Attention drew into Sri Lanka’s status as one of the world’s 36 biodiversity “Hotspots” which presents both a responsibility for businesses to exercise due care and an opportunity to attract sustainable financing. Her insights resonated with attendees who are already undergoing transformation and are eager to see Sri Lankan businesses shift from merely reporting on sustainability to driving strategic impact. Complementing this, Fok shared insights into the unique ESG challenges faced by organisations across Asia. She shed light on Singapore’s evolving regulations and the pressing need for transparent sustainability reporting that goes beyond compliance to truly influence sustainable development. Her expertise in ESG issues across diverse markets provided an international perspective on how Sri Lanka can navigate emerging regulatory landscapes and business demands. The session highlighted the case of Gprint.ai, a platform launched by KPMG in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), MUFG, HSBC, and Microsoft, which was designed to promote sustainability both locally and internationally by seamlessly gathering and transforming ESG data for automated disclosure solutions The discussion highlighted case studies on investor-led financing and the use of value chain analysis through strategic alliances to uncover insights that can help businesses redefine and transform their operations. The key takeaway was that ESG is not just the responsibility of one individual or department but requires a company-wide strategic shift. For those in the audience—whether leaders, managers, or team members—the message was clear: ESG is everyone’s responsibility. The panel discussion that followed featured a distinguished group of leaders: UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka Executive Director Rathika de Silva, United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Sri Lanka Partnerships and Development Finance Specialist Azam Bakeer Markar, Colombo Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Rajeeva Bandaranaike, Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer and Sri Lanka Banks Association Chairman Bingumal Thewarathanthri, and MAS Capital Ltd. Environmental Sustainability General Manager Dhanujie Jayapala (CEnv), who explored industry-specific challenges and shared strategies to overcome barriers in implementing effective ESG frameworks. Industry leaders highlighted the growing importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in driving economic growth and attracting foreign investment. Thewarathanthri, discussed how Sri Lanka’s financial institutions are adapting to ESG considerations, outlining how transparent, accountable governance models are crucial for attracting foreign investment. His commentary underscored that in today’s global market, investors demand transformation that go beyond as they seek sustainable practices that align with broader social and environmental goals. Rajeeva Bandaranaike also voiced a similar trend stating that the stock exchange is working towards introducing additional instruments, such as blue bonds and social bonds. Markar, emphasised how Sri Lankan firms can approach ESG through resource efficiency, particularly within sectors like manufacturing and agriculture. His message was clear: “integrating ESG isn’t just beneficial for the planet but also an opportunity for businesses to gain competitive advantage and long-term viability.” This was complemented by de Silva who mentioned the exponential impact of alliances and collaboration in creating more resilient economies, who spoke from his past experience in the construction industry and how the transformation approach to emissions, introduced the clinkering process in Sri Lanka resulting in efficiencies. Jayapala, compounded the fact stating that a transformation mindset creates innovations and opens new opportunities for businesses. A crucial takeaway from the event was the notion that sustainability is an ongoing journey. Speakers collectively stressed that companies must prioritise measurable, transparent ESG goals to establish credibility and drive meaningful change. Island nations like ours have genuine opportunities, and forging alliances will pave the way to a resilient future. KPMG said its ESG forum successfully catalysed conversations that extend far beyond the corporate sphere, positioning sustainability as a necessary evolution for every Sri Lankan industry. By bringing together leaders, experts, and stakeholders, the forum emphasised a vital message: sustainability, collaboration, and economic success are not only compatible but essential for building a resilient future.Some elite US universities favor wealthy students in admissions decisions, lawsuit alleges