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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger's ruling junta suspended the BBC for three months over the broadcaster's coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians, authorities said Thursday. “BBC broadcasts false information aimed at destabilizing social calm and undermining the troops' morale,” communications minister Raliou Sidi Mohamed said in letters to radio stations that rebroadcast BBC content. Mohamed asked the stations to suspend BBC's programs “with immediate effect.” The BBC said it had no comment on the suspension. Popular BBC programs, including those in Hausa — the most-spoken language in Niger — are broadcast in the Central African country through local radio partners to reach a large audience across the region. The British broadcaster had reported on its website in Hausa on Wednesday that gunmen had killed more than 90 Nigerien soldiers and more than 40 civilians in two villages near the border with Burkina Faso. The French broadcaster Radio France International, also known as RFI, also reported on the attack, calling it a jihadi attack and citing the same death toll. Niger's authorities denied that an attack happened in the area in a statement read on state television and said it would file a complain against RFI for “incitement to genocide.” Niger, along with its neighbors Burkina Faso and Mali, has for over a decade battled an insurgency fought by jihadi groups, including some allied with al-Qaida and the Islamic State group. Following military coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance. But the security situation in the Sahel has worsened since the juntas took power, analysts say, with a record number of attacks and civilians killed both by Islamic militants and government forces. Meanwhile, the ruling juntas have cracked down on political dissent and journalists . Earlier this year, Malian authorities banned the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations. Burkina Faso suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forces. In August 2023, Niger banned French broadcasters France 24 and RFI, a month after its military rulers took power in a coup. “Generally speaking, the three juntas censor the media as soon as the security situation in the country is addressed in an unpleasant manner or when abuses are revealed,” Sadibou Marong, head of the sub-Saharan Africa office of Reporters Without Borders, told The Associated Press in September. “Finding reliable and neutral information on government activities has become extremely complex, as has covering security situation in these countries,” Marong added.lucky game download 。

Nehemiah Benson scores 28 and Binghamton defeats LIU 75-70 in OTNYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 1The deputy leader of the Social Democrats is “very angry” about misleading statements made by a newly-elected party TD over his shares in a company linked to the Israeli military. Cian O’Callaghan said on Wednesday that the parliamentary party had voted unanimously to suspend the politician after what he said was an “embarrassing” and “unacceptable” incident. Advertisement Speaking after engaging with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil on government formation talks, he said: “It has affected our standing and we have a lot of work to do on this in the future.” He added: “We’ve taken a knock – and deservedly so – but we’ve just been elected by people and we got a very strong mandate and people are saying very strongly that they really want us to act on issues like housing, healthcare, childcare, disability services and climate action.” Newly elected TD for Dublin Bay South, Eoin Hayes, centre (Cate McCurry/PA) Advertisement The suspended politician, Eoin Hayes, had originally told the media and his party colleagues that he divested shares in his former employer, Palantir Technologies, prior to being elected to Dublin City Council in June. However, following reporting from the Daily Mail newspaper, he later revealed that he actually sold the shares in July – after taking office – for a pre-tax figure of €199,000. The company supplies technology to Israel’s military. He went on to win a Dáil seat in Dublin Bay South in last month’s general election. The timing of the sale did not line up with his public comments or statements from the leader of the Social Democrats, who has been a vociferous critic of Israel’s actions in the war in Gaza. Advertisement Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns (Brian Lawless/PA) Holly Cairns had called for economic sanctions against Israel in November last year, when Mr Hayes still had shareholding in Palantir. The Social Democrats said they had suspended Mr Hayes after the correct timing of the disposal of the shares was revealed. He said he would sit in the Dáil as an Independent. Advertisement Speaking to reporters about the incident on Wednesday, Mr O’Callaghan said the party had been given inaccurate information about when Mr Hayes sold his shares. He said he had requested that the party’s national executive review all of the issues leading up Mr Hayes’ suspension. Asked if there was any route for Mr Hayes back into the party, Mr O’Callaghan said they were not at the point of “knowing what was going to happen into the future”. Pressed on whether complete expulsion was a possibility, he said the review into the matter would take a number of weeks. Advertisement Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon (Niall Carson/PA) He said that Ms Cairns, who gave birth to a baby girl two less than two weeks ago, was “extremely disappointed” about the matter. On the overall situation, Mr O’Callaghan said: “Media do a very important job holding us to account and at all times information given to me and, indeed, the public and ourselves should be accurate.” Prior to the updated disclosure of the selling of the shares, senior party TD Gary Gannon suggested on a podcast that a journalist pursuing the story of Mr Hayes’ work in Palantir was looking for a job as a government adviser. On Wednesday, Mr Gannon apologised for the remarks. He said he retracted the comments and that they did not reflect the views of the party: “It was a poor comment to make, it wasn’t acceptable and I apologise”. “It was grossly silly comment and it won’t happen again.” He added: “I let the party down last week after a heavy general election. I was tired, I wasn’t being my best self.” Asked if Mr Gannon had been disciplined, Mr O’Callaghan said the comments were not acceptable. Mr Hayes was given shares in the company, which supplies technology to Israel to assist in its war in Gaza, when he worked for the firm between 2015 and 2017. He said: “I had absolutely no role in anything related to any military contracts – for the Israeli military or anyone else. “As part of my salary package I was provided with shares. The conditions attaching to those shares meant I was unable to sell them until 2021 – six months after the company had gone public.” He added: “Throughout the course of the past year, Palantir’s support for the Israeli military has markedly increased. “In January, the company signed a new strategic partnership with the Israeli defence ministry. I should have sold my shares then and I deeply regret that I did not.” Mr Hayes said he apologised “unreservedly” for providing incorrect information.

* Producer prices increase 0.4% in November * Goods, primarily eggs account for bulk of the rise in PPI * Moderate rise in services bodes well for core PCE inflation * Weekly jobless claims increase 17,000 to 242,000 * Continuing claims advance 15,000 to 1.886 million By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, - U.S. producer prices increased by the most in five months in November, but a moderation in the costs of services such as portfolio management fees and airline fares offered hope that the disinflationary trend remains in place. A surge in the price of eggs amid an avian flu outbreak accounted for much of the bigger-than-expected rise in producer inflation last month. Other details of the report from the Labor Department on Thursday were, however, mostly favorable, prompting economists to lower their estimates for the personal consumption expenditures price measures tracked by the Federal Reserve for its 2% inflation target. The report, together with other data showing more people were collecting unemployment checks at the end of November relative to the beginning of the year as demand for labor cools, cemented investor expectations that the U.S. central bank would deliver a third interest rate cut next week. "We see little evidence of pipeline price pressure in the producer price data," said Samuel Tombs, chief U.S. economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics. "The foundations are in place for core PCE inflation to fall further next year, though the new administration will snatch defeat from the jaws of victory if they press ahead with higher import tariffs and deportations." The producer price index for final demand jumped 0.4% last month, the largest gain since June, after an upwardly revised 0.3% increase in October, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the PPI gaining 0.2% following a previously reported 0.2% rise in October. In the 12 months through November, the PPI shot up 3.0% after increasing 2.6% in October. The government reported on Wednesday that consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in November, while a measure of underlying price pressures continued to run warmer over the past four months. Wholesale goods prices surged 0.7%, accounting for nearly 60% of the broad-based monthly rise in the PPI, after edging up 0.1% in October. Food prices soared 3.1%, making up 80% of the increase in goods prices. Wholesale egg prices vaulted 54.6%, the most since June, after declining 20.6% in October. Prices for fresh and dry vegetables, fresh fruits and melons also rose. Wholesale energy prices gained 0.2%. Excluding the volatile food and energy components, goods prices rose 0.2%, advancing by the same margin for five straight months. SERVICES PRICES TAMER Services prices rose 0.2% after climbing 0.3% in October. Portfolio management fees fell 0.6% after increasing 3.1% in October. Airline passenger fares decreased 2.1% after increasing 2.6% in the prior month. The cost of hotel and motel rooms dropped 3.1% after rising 2.8% in October. Prices for physician and hospital outpatient care were unchanged, but the cost of hospital inpatient care rose 0.2%. Portfolio management fees, healthcare, hotel and motel accommodation and airline fares are among components that go into the calculation of the personal consumption expenditures price index, excluding food and energy. Following the PPI data, economists lowered their estimates for so-called core PCE inflation to 0.13% from 0.2% on Wednesday after the CPI report. The core PCE inflation is one of the measures tracked by the U.S. central bank for monetary policy. U.S. stocks opened flat. The dollar gained against a basket of currencies. U.S. Treasury yields rose. Financial markets have almost fully priced in a quarter-percentage-point rate cut at the Fed's Dec. 17-18 policy meeting, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool. The Fed kicked off its monetary policy easing cycle in September. Its benchmark overnight interest rate is now in the 4.50%-4.75% range, having been hiked by 5.25 percentage points between March 2022 and July 2023 to tame inflation. A separate report from the Labor Department showed initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 242,000 for the week ended Dec. 7. Economists had forecast 220,000 claims for the latest week. Last week's jump in claims likely reflected volatility after the Thanksgiving holiday and probably does not mark an abrupt shift in labor market conditions. Claims are likely to remain choppy in the weeks ahead, which could make it difficult to get a clear read of the labor market. Through the volatility, however, the labor market is slowing. Though job growth accelerated in November after being severely constrained by strikes and hurricanes in October, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% after holding at 4.1% for two consecutive months. A stable labor market is critical to keeping the economic expansion on track. Historically low layoffs account for much of the labor market stability, and have driven consumer spending. The number of people receiving benefits after an initial week of aid, a proxy for hiring, increased 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 1.886 million during the week ending Nov. 30, the claims report showed. The elevated so-called continued claims are a sign that some laid-off people are experiencing longer bouts of unemployment. The median duration of unemployment spells rose to the highest level in nearly three years in November. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? 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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% for its fourth loss in the last six days. It’s a pause for the index, which has been rallying toward one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 234 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report early in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they dilute one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders are widely expecting the Fed will ease its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which lowered rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.7% and was one of the heaviest weights on the market despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.4% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move “enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 3.2% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. All told, the S&P 500 fell 32.94 points to 6,051.25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 234.55 to 43,914.12, and the Nasdaq composite sank 132.05 to 19,902.84. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.33% from 4.27% late Wednesday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

Atlanta (6-7) at Las Vegas (2-11) Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Falcons by 4 Series record: Falcons lead 8-7 Against the spread: Falcons 5-8, Raiders 5-8 Last meeting: Falcons beat Raiders 43-6 in Atlanta on Nov. 29, 2020. Last week: Falcons lost to Vikings 42-21; Raiders lost to Buccaneers 28-13 Falcons offense: overall (8), rush (12), pass (2), scoring (19) Falcons defense: overall (23), rush (17), pass (25), scoring (25) Raiders offense: overall (25), rush (32), pass (16), scoring (31) Raiders defense: overall (15), rush (14), pass (15), scoring (30) Turnover differential: Falcons minus-9; Raiders minus-17 OLB Arnold Ebiketie has been a key to Atlanta's suddenly improved pass rush. Ebiketie has three sacks in the past two games, giving him four for the season. Overall, the Falcons have had nine sacks in the past two games. They almost doubled their NFL-low total of 10 through their first 11 games. Whoever plays quarterback. Aidan O'Connell injured his left knee Sunday at Tampa Bay, so his availability is unknown. O'Connell is not a mobile quarterback, so if he plays, he likely wouldn't be as limited as a more athletic player at that position. If Desmond Ridder gets the call, he'll face the team where he started 13 games last season. Falcons QB Kirk Cousins vs. Raiders defense. Cousins has been intercepted the past four games, and he has been picked off six times combined the past two weeks. Las Vegas' best hope in forcing Cousins into even more mistakes is pressuring, and the Raiders have nine sacks over the past two weeks. They also had two interceptions against the Bucs. Falcons: Rookie RB Jase McClellan was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. The sixth-round pick earlier had missed time with a foot problem and had only 13 carries for 32 yards. RB Carlos Washington Jr. was signed to the active roster from the practice squad as depth behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. ... ILB Troy Andersen (knee) and WR Casey Washington (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. Raiders: RB Alexander Mattison (ankle) is expected to be activated after missing the past three games. CB Nate Hobbs (ankle) hasn't played since Nov. 3 at Cincinnati. The Falcons have won the past five meetings. ... Their 37-point victory in the most recent matchup in 2020 was the most lopsided game in the series' history. ... That game also was the second highest-scoring game by the winning team, behind the then-Oakland Raiders' 50-19 victory in 1979. Falcons WR Drake London needs only two catches to pass Calvin Ridley (217) for the most receptions in the first three seasons with Atlanta. ... London has 75 receptions for 866 yards and six touchdowns this season. ... Cousins has an unhealthy ratio of 17 touchdown passes to 15 interceptions. ... The Raiders' Brock Bowers has caught 87 passes to set an NFL rookie record tight ends record. Sam LaPorta had 86 last season for the Detroit Lions. Bowers also is 67 yards from becoming the third rookie tight end with 1,000 yards, joining Atlanta’s Kyle Pitts in 2021 and the Chicago Bears' Mike Ditka in 1961. ... DE Maxx Crosby is half a sack from becoming the third Raiders player since 1982 with 60 for his career. The other two are Greg Townsend (107 1/2) and Howie Long (84). ... LB Robert Spillane is one of seven players this season with at least 100 tackles, an interception and a sack. ... Las Vegas has committed 4.86 penalties per game since coach Antonio Pierce took over at midseason last season, best in the league. ... The Raiders have had at least one sack in 31 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak behind the Baltimore Ravens with 51 and Philadelphia Eagles with 41. Las Vegas has nine combined in the past two games, tied for best in the league with the Falcons. Raiders RB Sincere McCormick has secured the starting job, and he has averaged at least 5.2 yards per carry in each of his past three games. His rushing total keeps increasing, with McCormick gaining 78 yards against the Bucs. Especially given the uncertainty at quarterback, expect the Raiders to rely on McCormick. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNiger junta suspends BBC accusing it of 'spreading false news' in coverage of attack

Women are more likely to need walking sticks, wheelchairs and other mobility aids compared to men, but they are less likely to use them, according to a study. And single people are more likely to use mobility tools compared to those who are married, according to researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Researchers looked at information from a group of more than 12,000 adults in England aged 50 to 89 who were tracked over a 13-year period. At the start of the study, 8,225 adults had no mobility difficulty and did not use mobility assistive products (MAPs). During the follow-up period, there were 2,313 “transitions” where people went from having no mobility issues to needing some help with getting around. And 1,274 people started to use mobility aids. Compared with men, women were 49% more likely to transition from not needing mobility aids to needing to use them, according to the study which has been published in The Lancet Public Health. The authors said their study showed “barriers to access” for women. For both men and women, with every year that passed during the study period the need for mobility aids increased. People who were older, less educated, less wealthy or reported being disabled were more likely to “transition from no need to unmet need, and from unmet need to use”, the authors said, with this indicating a “higher prevalence of mobility limitations and MAP need overall among these groups”. They added: “Finally, marital or partnership status was not associated with transitioning to unmet need; however, single people were more likely to transition from unmet need to use compared with married or partnered people.” Jamie Danemayer, first author of the study from UCL Computer Science and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub, said: “Our analysis suggests that there is a clear gender gap in access to mobility aids. “Though our data didn’t ascertain the reason why participants weren’t using mobility aids, other research tells us that women are often more likely than men to face obstacles such as cost barriers as a result of well-documented income disparities between genders. “Many mobility aids are designed for men rather than women, which we think may be a factor. “Using mobility aids can also make a disability visible, which can impact the safety and stigma experienced by women, in particular. “There’s a critical need for further research to identify and break down the barriers preventing women from accessing mobility aids that would improve their quality of life.” Professor Cathy Holloway, also from UCL, added: “Not having access to mobility aids when a person needs one can have a big impact on their independence, well-being and quality of life. “Our analysis suggests that women, in particular, regardless of other factors such as education and employment status, are not getting the support that they need.” Professor Shereen Hussein, senior author of the study and lead of the social care group at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, said: “The research provides compelling evidence of gender disparities in accessing assistive technology, suggesting that cost, design bias, and social stigma are likely to disproportionally affect women. “This underscores the need for inclusive, gender-sensitive approaches in the design, production and inclusivity of assistive technologies.”The Onion's rejected purchase of Infowars in an auction bid supported by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting dealt them a new setback Wednesday and clouded the future of Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform, which is now poised to remain in his control for at least the near future. What's next for Infowars and Sandy Hook families' long-sought efforts to hold Jones accountable over calling one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history a hoax was unclear, after a federal judge in Houston late Tuesday rejected The Onion's winning bid for the site . U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston said he did not want another auction but offered no roadmap over how to proceed. One possibility includes ultimately allowing Sandy Hook families — who comprise most of Jones' creditors — to return to state courts in Connecticut and Texas to collect on the nearly $1.5 billion in defamation and emotional distress lawsuit judgments that Jones was ordered to pay them. “Our hope is that when this process ends, and it will end, and it will end sooner rather than later, is that all assets that Alex Jones has available are paid to the families, and that includes Infowars, and that as a result of that process Alex Jones is deprived of the ownership and control of the platform that he’s used to hurt so many people,” Christopher Mattei, an attorney for the Sandy Hook families, said in a phone interview Wednesday. The families, meanwhile, were preparing the mark the 12th anniversary of the Dec. 14 shooting. Why was The Onion bid rejected? The sale of Infowars is part of Jones’ personal bankruptcy case , which he filed in late 2022 after he was ordered to pay the $1.5 billion. Jones was sued for repeatedly saying on his show that the 2012 massacre of 20 first graders and six educators was staged by crisis actors to spur more gun control. Lopez said there was a lack of transparency in the bidding process and too much confusion about The Onion's bid. He also said the amount of money offered in the only two bids was too low and there needed to be more effort to try to raise as much money possible from the selling of Infowars' assets. The Onion's parent company, Global Tetrahedron, submitted a $1.75 million cash offer with plans to kick Jones out and relaunch Infowars in January as a parody . The bid also included a deal with many of the Sandy Hook families for them to forgo $750,000 of their auction proceeds and give it to other creditors. Lopez called it a complex arrangement that led to different interpretations of the bid's actual value as well as last-minute changes to a proposed sale order. The other bidder was First United American Companies, which runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements and planned to let Jones stay on the Infowars platforms. It offered $3.5 million in cash and later, with Jones, alleged fraud and collusion in the bidding process. Lopez rejected the allegations, saying that while mistakes were made there was no wrongdoing. Christopher Murray, the trustee who oversaw the auction, said he picked The Onion and its deal with the Sandy Hook families because it would have provided more money to Jones' other creditors. What happens next? The next steps remained unclear Wednesday. The judge directed Murray to come up with a new plan to move forward. Murray and representatives of The Onion did not immediately return messages seeking comment. The judge said there was a possibility there could be a trial in 2025 to settle Jones' bankruptcy. He said Murray could try to sell the equity in Infowars' parent company. He also said Murray could abandon the efforts, which could allow the Sandy Hook families to return to the state courts where they won their lawsuits against Jones and begin collection proceedings against him. The judge said he wanted to hear back from Murray and others involved in the bankruptcy within 30 days on a plan to move forward. Mattei, who represented the Sandy Hook families in the Connecticut lawsuit, said everyone is waiting to see what plan the trustee comes up with. Jones, meanwhile, continued to allege fraud and collusion on his show Wednesday and threatened legal action over what he called an attempted “rigged auction.” On the social media platform X, he called the judge's ruling a “Major Victory For Freedom Of The Press & Due Process." “I don’t want to have to go after these people, lawsuit-wise, but we have to because if you don’t then you’re aiding and abetting and they do it to other people. They made some big mistakes," he said. Sandy Hook families to mark shooting anniversary It's a solemn and heartbreaking week for relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. The 12th anniversary is Saturday, and some of the victims' relatives were traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence on Wednesday evening. The families usually mark the anniversary out of the public eye. Many of the families said their lawsuits against Jones bought back the unbearable pain of losing their loved ones, as well as the trauma of being harassed and threatened by believers of Jones' hoax conspiracy. Relatives said they have been confronted in public by hoax believers and received death and rape threats. Robbie Parker, whose 6-year-old daughter Emilie was killed, testified at the Connecticut lawsuit trial in 2022 that the decade of abuse his family suffered made them move across the country to Washington state, and even there he was accosted in person. The families have not received any money from Jones since winning the trials. Jones has been appealing the $1.5 billion in judgments, and has since conceded that the shooting did happen. Last week, a Connecticut appeals court upheld most of the judgment in that state but reduced it by $150 million. Associated Press writer Juan A. Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Front Row Motorsports, one of two teams suing NASCAR in federal court, accused the stock car series Thursday of rejecting the planned purchase of a valuable charter unless the lawsuit was dropped. Front Row made the claim in a court filing and said it involved its proposed purchase of the charter from Stewart-Haas Racing. Front Row said the series would only approve it if Front Row and 23XI Racing dropped their court case. "Specifically, NASCAR informed us that it would not approve the (charter) transfer unless we agreed to drop our current antitrust lawsuit against them," Jerry Freeze, general manager of Front Row, said in an affidavit filed in the U.S. District Court of Western North Carolina. The two teams in September refused to sign NASCAR's "take-it-or-leave-it" final offer on a new revenue sharing agreement. All other 13 teams signed the deal. People are also reading... Front Row and 23XI balked and are now in court. 23XI co-owner Michael Jordan has said he took the fight to court on behalf of all teams competing in the top motorsports series in the United States. NASCAR has argued that the two teams simply do not like the terms of the final charter agreement and asked for the lawsuit be dismissed. Earlier this week, the suit was transferred to a different judge than the one who heard the first round of arguments and ruled against the two teams in their request for a temporary injunction to be recognized in 2025 as chartered teams as the case proceeds. The latest filing is heavily redacted as it lays out alleged retaliatory actions by NASCAR the teams say have caused irreparable harm. Both Front Row and 23XI want to expand from two full-time cars to three, and have agreements with SHR to purchase one charter each as SHR goes from four cars to one for 2025. The teams can still compete next season but would have to do so as "open" teams that don't have the same protections or financial gains that come from holding a charter. Freeze claimed in the affidavit that Front Row signed a purchase agreement with SHR in April and NASCAR President Steve Phelps told Freeze in September the deal had been approved. But when Front Row submitted the paperwork last month, NASCAR began asking for additional information. A Dec. 4 request from NASCAR was "primarily related to our ongoing lawsuit with NASCAR," Freeze said. "NASCAR informed us on December 5, 2024, that it objected to the transfer and would not approve it, in contrast to the previous oral approval for the transfer confirmed by Phelps before we filed the lawsuit," Freeze said. "NASCAR made it clear that the reason it was now changing course and objecting to the transfer is because NASCAR is insisting that we drop the lawsuit and antitrust claims against it as a condition of being approved." A second affidavit from Steve Lauletta, the president of 23XI Racing, claims NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of manufacturing "new circumstances" in a renewed motion for an injunction and of a "coordinated effort behind the scenes." "This is completely false," Lauletta said. Front Row is owned by businessman Bob Jenkins, while 23XI is owned by retired NBA Hall of Famer Jordan, three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin and longtime Jordan adviser Curtis Polk. NASCAR had been operating with 36 chartered teams and four open spots since the charter agreement began in 2016. NASCAR now says it will move forward in 2025 with 32 chartered teams and eight open spots, with offers on charters for Front Row and 23XI rescinded and the SHR charters in limbo. The teams contend they must be chartered under some of their contractual agreements with current sponsors and drivers, and competing next year as open teams will cause significant losses. "23XI exists to compete at the highest level of stock car racing, striving to become the best team it can be. But that ambition can only be pursued within NASCAR, which has monopolized the market as the sole top-tier circuit for stock car racing," Lauletta said. "Our efforts to expand – purchasing more cars and increasing our presence on the track – are integral to achieving this goal. "It is not hypocritical to operate within the only system available while striving for excellence and contending for championships," he continued. "It is a necessity because NASCAR's monopoly leaves 23XI no alternative circuit, no different terms, and no other viable avenue to compete at this level." Be the first to know

TORONTO — CBC is restoring its live New Year's Eve celebration. A year after the national broadcaster cancelled the 2024 countdown due to "financial pressures," it says the special event is back on the TV schedule to mark the dawn of 2025. Festivities begin Dec. 31 with the one-hour "22 Minutes New Year's Eve Pregame Special," a satirical reflection on the events of 2024 with the cast of the political comedy series "This Hour Has 22 Minutes." It will be followed by "Canada Live! Countdown 2025," a special hosted by news anchor Adrienne Arsenault and singer Jann Arden broadcasting live from Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, and anchor Ian Hanomansing and comedian Ali Hassan at Vancouver's VanDusen Botanical Garden. A representative for the CBC says the coast-to-coast show will feature reporters at more than a dozen community events across the country while a countdown to the new year will take place in each of the six time zones. Throughout the seven-and-a-half-hour program, "many Canadian celebrity guests" will appear in live and pre-taped messages. "Canada Live! Countdown 2025" begins at 8 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC Gem with CBC-TV and CBC Radio picking up the feed at 9 p.m. in local markets. Last year, the CBC replaced its live New Year's Eve programming with a taped Just For Laughs special hosted by comedian Mae Martin. That left Canadians without a homegrown countdown on any of the major networks, which sparked blowback on social media from some viewers. The CBC began its annual specials in 2017 to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial year. Some of the more recent broadcasts were hosted by comedian Rick Mercer and featured fireworks and musical performances in key cities. But when CBC paused those plans last year, it said the show had become "increasingly expensive to produce." The decision to sideline the program was made shortly after members of Parliament summoned outgoing CBC president Catherine Tait to testify about job cuts and her refusal to rule out bonuses for CBC executives. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 12, 2024. David Friend, The Canadian Press

Article content Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative Premier Tim Houston make an unlikely duo. Recommended Videos But when these two political adversaries do work together, they can make history, Case in point, their remarkable joint effort to blast the once-mighty Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into the depths of political oblivion, a feat that culminated in Houston’s super-majority re-election victory. For this, the two leaders can share the credit – Houston much more happily so. During the campaign, the Premier struck a delicate balance in highlighting progress on what had been achieved, showing humility about the work still to be done, and projecting ambition to tackle the challenges ahead. Acknowledging that Nova Scotia’s healthcare system – the key focus of his first campaign – was improving, Houston resisted the urge to declare “mission accomplished,” opting instead for a humble-brag approach. He also rolled out new health initiatives, demonstrating the job isn’t finished. But Houston’s team knew this election couldn’t be a repeat of the last. Reflecting the lived experience of voters, the Tories elevated affordability alongside healthcare as a top priority, championing tax cuts, pledging to cut red tape in housing construction, and raising the minimum wage. By tackling affordability head-on while demonstrating steady progress on healthcare, Houston defused potential attacks and denied his opponents the chance to weaponize his signature issue from the last campaign. To communicate his message, Houston leveraged social media to demonstrate a clear understanding of voters’ struggles – showing them he not only heard their concerns but was ready to act on them. The Premier’s knack for action, paired with his pragmatism, has always been his political secret sauce. Hence the slogan, Make it Happen. But victory has many authors, and it is undeniable that Trudeau’s catastrophic unpopularity contributed greatly to creating the conditions required for Houston’s victory – and a near-death experience for Nova Scotia’s Liberal Party. It’s Trudeau’s failure – or refusal – to reset the national Liberal brand that has left its provincial counterparts so vulnerable to savvy center-right politicians like Houston. Houston successfully persuaded voters that the affordability challenges facing his province were a direct result of Trudeau’s policies and that by refusing to abandon his signature carbon tax, the Prime Minister was punishing Nova Scotians. In Trudeau, Nova Scotians didn’t just see a problem – they saw a villain. Frankly, Nova Scotia voters didn’t need to bother learning the name of the provincial Liberal leader – and many didn’t. They already had all the motivation they needed to head to the ballot box – his federal boss, Justin Trudeau. Of course, Houston benefited greatly from national Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s relentless effort to expose the real-life impact of Trudeau’s policies. Better than anyone, Poilievre has ably connected the dots between the carbon tax and Canada’s cost-of-living crisis, framing it as both an economic burden and a symbol of Trudeau’s disconnect from Canadians. Thanks in large part to Poilievre, the carbon tax is political poison – a poison that Houston’s campaign happily served their Liberal opponents. As a result, the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia has become the latest casualty of Justin Trudeau. Now, warning signs are flashing for Liberals nationwide, especially in Ontario. The political climate in Canada’s largest province mirrors Nova Scotia’s in key ways – and Ontario Liberals should be worried. The Nova Scotia experience shows just how hard it is for Liberals to decouple themselves from Trudeau’s toxic brand. Houston’s victory is part of a growing national shift. Canadians are embracing a Conservative movement focused on action and real-world solutions. The question isn’t whether Liberals will suffer greater losses – it’s whether their party will survive after Poilievre finally gets his hands on it. – Chad Bowie is a Nova Scotia native and the Founder and Principal of the Bowie Group, a communications and marketing firm that provided services to the PC Party of Nova Scotia during the recent election campaignFalcons favored over the Raiders in Monday night matchup

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DK Metcalf is happy to block as Seahawks ride streak into Sunday night matchup with PackersFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 5, 2024-- National Beverage Corp. (NASDAQ: FIZZ) today announced results for its second quarter and six-month periods ended October 26, 2024. Compared to the prior year- Second Quarter: Six Months: “We are pleased to report increased earnings and margin improvements in a challenging period,” stated a company spokesperson. “Among the headwinds we faced were changes in consumer shopping habits and reduced purchasing power that affected many consumer products. Second quarter net sales declined 3% due to volume shortfalls in August and September. We are, however, optimistic about future growth prospects due to increased volume for October as well as the recent improvement in consumer confidence.” “The record-setting storms that devastated large areas of the Southeastern US during our second quarter resulted in supply-chain disruptions and numerous multi-day store closures by our customers. The effects on our operations, however, pale in comparison to the devastation and loss of loved ones experienced by the residents trying to rebuild their lives.” ”Reflecting Team National’s continued focus on margin management, second quarter operating margins improved for the 8 th consecutive quarter and operating profit per case increased 12%.” “Innovation continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to delight consumers. LaCroix’s newest product, Strawberry Peach, which was launched at the beginning of this quarter, blends the sweet, vibrant taste of strawberries with the luscious, juicy flavor of peaches to deliver a fresh, fragrant sweet taste. Strawberry Peach has received an exceptionally positive consumer response, and we anticipate it will be available nationwide by the end of the year. Additional LaCroix creations with stimulating unique flavors featuring packaging with bright, vibrant images are scheduled to be released soon.” “To promote these and our other consumer-favored beverages, we have expanded our in-store merchandising teams to new cities as well as increasing our staff of in-store sampling ambassadors. Our marketing is focused on increasing brand awareness and includes social media, consumer events, influencers, digital marketing and professional sports teams and podcast sponsorships.” “With its strong balance sheet and entrepreneurial management focus, National Beverage is well positioned to effectively manage near-term challenges while continuing to deliver long-term performance. We are particularly grateful at this special time of the year for the continued loyalty of our consumers, retail partners, shareholders and all of Team National. We wish special blessings, peace and joy to all!” concluded the spokesperson. “Patriotism” – If Only We Could Bottle It! $ 291,202 $ 300,074 $ 1,188,055 $ 1,179,496 $ 45,637 $ 43,788 $ 185,730 $ 164,083 $ .49 $ .47 $ 1.99 $ 1.76 $ .49 $ .47 $ 1.98 $ 1.75 93,613 93,360 93,549 93,355 93,686 93,604 93,667 93,611 View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205211678/en/ CONTACT: Office of the Chairman, Grace Keene 877-NBC-FIZZ www.nationalbeverage.com KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA FLORIDA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL SUPERMARKET FOOD/BEVERAGE SOURCE: National Beverage Corp. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/05/2024 05:26 PM/DISC: 12/05/2024 05:26 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241205211678/en

Juan Soto introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15-year dealNEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell Thursday following some potentially discouraging data on the economy . The S&P 500 slipped 0.5% for its fourth loss in the last six days. It’s a pause for the index, which has been rallying toward one of its best years of the millennium . The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 234 points, or 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.7% from its record set the day before. A report early in the morning said more U.S. workers applied for unemployment benefits last week than expected. A separate update, meanwhile, showed that inflation at the wholesale level, before it reaches U.S. consumers, was hotter last month than economists expected. Neither report points to imminent disaster, but they dilute one of the hopes that’s driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year : Inflation is slowing enough to convince the Federal Reserve to keep cutting interest rates, while the economy is remaining solid enough to stay out of a recession. Of the two reports, the weaker update on the job market may be the bigger deal for the market, according to Chris Larkin, managing director, trading and investing, at E-Trade from Morgan Stanley. A surge in egg prices may have been behind the worse-than-expected inflation numbers. “One week doesn’t negate what has been a relatively steady stream of solid labor market data, but the Fed is primed to be sensitive to any signs of a softening jobs picture,” he said. Traders are widely expecting the Fed will ease its main interest rate at its meeting next week. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. A cut next week would have the Fed following other central banks, which lowered rates on Thursday. The European Central Bank cut rates by a quarter of a percentage point, as many investors expected, and the Swiss National Bank cut its policy rate by a steeper half of a percentage point. Following its decision, Switzerland’s central bank pointed to uncertainty about how U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory will affect economic policies, as well as about where politics in Europe is heading. Trump has talked up tariffs and other policies that could upend global trade. He rang the bell marking the start of trading at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to chants of “USA.” On Wall Street, Adobe fell 13.7% and was one of the heaviest weights on the market despite reporting stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company gave forecasts for profit and revenue in its upcoming fiscal year that fell a bit shy of analysts’. Warner Bros. Discovery soared 15.4% after unveiling a new corporate structure that separates its streaming business and film studios from its traditional television business. CEO David Zaslav said the move “enhances our flexibility with potential future strategic opportunities,” raising speculation about a spinoff or sale. Kroger rose 3.2% after saying it would get back to buying back its own stock now that its attempt to merge with Albertsons is off . Kroger’s board approved a program to repurchase up to $7.5 billion of its stock, replacing an existing $1 billion authorization. All told, the S&P 500 fell 32.94 points to 6,051.25. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 234.55 to 43,914.12, and the Nasdaq composite sank 132.05 to 19,902.84. In stock markets abroad, European indexes held relatively steady following the European Central Bank’s cut to rates. Asian markets were stronger. Indexes rose 1.2% in Hong Kong and 0.8% in Shanghai as leaders met in Beijing to set economic plans and targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1.6% for its third straight gain of at least 1%, as it pulls back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. In the bond market, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.33% from 4.27% late Wednesday. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.

Former Belichick players: Get ready for the 'Tar Heel way'ATLANTA — A month after the November election, a series of major developments has shaken up Georgia’s political landscape as Donald Trump prepares his return to the White House. The president-elect’s announcement Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler to his Cabinet was his second appointment that will have broad implications for Georgia’s 2026 races. Attorney General Chris Carr wasted no time in formally launching his campaign to succeed a term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp, with a mid-November rollout that marked one of the earliest kickoffs of a gubernatorial bid in modern Georgia history. Kemp was elected the next chair of the Republican Governors Association days after Trump’s win, assuring that his influence in GOP politics grows as he enters his final years in Georgia’s top job and weighs a bid for U.S. Senate. And Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff began preparing for a tough reelection bid by leading a behind-the-scenes press to oust U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams as chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia as he navigates pushback from his votes to limit arms sales to Israel. That’s all before Trump takes office in January, Kemp unveils his agenda for the end of his second term and lawmakers revive a yearslong fight over transgender sports and a decades-long effort to curb costly lawsuits . The back-to-back Trump appointments of Loeffler and former U.S. Rep. Doug Collins — rivals in the 2020 special election for an open Senate seat — will give each a role in Trump’s inner circle if confirmed by the Senate. Collins is set to oversee the Veterans Affairs department while Loeffler is poised to lead the Small Business Administration , providing each with broader national platforms and seats at the table in Trump’s Cabinet. It also means the two Georgians are unlikely to compete for state or federal office during midterm elections, when Kemp’s job will be up for grabs and Ossoff could be the top Republican target in the U.S. Senate. That clarifies — a bit — a race for governor that is already well underway two years before the vote. By entering the race this early, Carr hopes to lock up support from activists and build a bank account to compete against wealthier rivals. Chief among those potential rivals is Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who is expected to run for governor but told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he won’t announce his plans until after the legislative session ends early next year. The scion of a sprawling petroleum and insurance conglomerate, Jones can tap his family wealth to self-finance his campaign — and his close ties to Trump to woo conservative primary voters. Carr, a former economic development commissioner and protege of the late U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, is pushing to make the most of his jump on the race . Neil Bitting, Carr’s campaign manager, said the mission is to build on the Republican’s network and “organize and capitalize” across Georgia. “Chris is aggressively reaching out to friends and future friends all over Georgia to organize the grassroots and raise the seed capital necessary to share his vision for creating jobs, fighting crime and defending Georgia values,” he said. While potential Democratic contenders for governor have so far refrained from telegraphing their next steps, Ossoff has stepped up his preparations for an all-out fight to keep his U.S. Senate seat. Ossoff told the AJC his campaign is working to build “the most effective, the most massive and the best-resourced effort” to mobilize the Black, suburban and independent voters that sealed his 2021 runoff victory. “This will be the biggest and most effective turnout effort in the history of Georgia politics,” he said. In a glimpse of the headwinds ahead, the Democrat’s votes supporting a pair of failed resolutions to limit sales of lethal artillery shells and tank ammunition to Israel divided key Democrats — and led the Republican Jewish Coalition to declare him its top target in 2026. He has also taken swift action to exert more control over the Democratic Party in Georgia, since he’s the only statewide incumbent for his party on the ballot in two years. He helped orchestrate a push to oust Williams as party chair amid growing concerns from donors, activists and officials that she can’t effectively carry out that role while simultaneously representing an Atlanta-based district in the U.S. House. While that internal fight has ruffled feathers within the party, some former Williams allies have also urged her to resign — and key activists are working to change the bylaws to smooth a path for her to step down. DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry, who once served as the party’s first vice chair under Williams, said many insiders envision a “full-time chair who is in essence the leader of the party” as spokesperson, campaign manager and fundraiser. “It takes time to do that work, and running a two-year, year-round campaign is a lot of time.” Leaders of both parties are also grappling with the unpredictability of the incoming Trump administration and taking far different lessons from the former president’s triumph in Georgia. Senior Republican lawmakers say the victory — along with an enduring GOP majority in the House and a new majority in the Senate — gives them a mandate to cut taxes, limit spending and seek other methods to provide economic relief to struggling Georgians. “Republicans have listened to our voters and our constituents,” Senate GOP Leader Steve Gooch said. “And what’s most important to them right now is inflation, jobs and the cost of groceries.” Gooch and other Republican leaders have made clear, too, they see a measure restricting transgender girls from competing in women’s school sports as part of that message from voters — something House Speaker Jon Burns this week pledged to prioritize next year. Jason Carter, the Democratic nominee for governor in 2014, said November was a sobering reminder of the fragility of his party’s coalition. But he noted that two years ago, voters rendered a split verdict by electing Kemp and U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Democrat. Like other Democrats, he anticipates voters could be exhausted by Trump-driven drama by 2026, which will mark the president-elect’s 10th year at the pinnacle of GOP politics. But he cautioned that Trump alone won’t help Democrats build a winning electoral alliance. “Democrats need to start listening better,” he said. “For the last 15 years, if you ask the power structure of the Democratic Party, I don’t think they wanted to earn the votes of rural white voters. And you’ve got to say, we’re not giving up on them.” ©2024 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visit at ajc.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

( MENAFN - PR Newswire) Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Acadia Healthcare To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Acadia Healthcare between February 28, 2020 and September 26, 2024 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310) . [You may also click here for additional information] NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP , a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. ("Acadia Healthcare" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ACHC ) and reminds investors of the December 16, 2024 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company. Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia. The firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors since its founding in 1995. See . As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Acadia Healthcare's business model centered on holding vulnerable people against their will in its facilities, including in cases where it was not medically necessary to do so; (2) while in Acadia Healthcare facilities, many patients were subjected to abuse; (3) Acadia Healthcare deceived insurance providers into paying for patients to stay in its facilities when it was not medically necessary; and (4) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. On Sunday, September 1, 2024, The New York Times published an article entitled "How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients." This article stated that "Acadia Healthcare is one of America's largest chains of psychiatric hospitals. Since the pandemic exacerbated a national mental health crisis, the company's revenue has soared. [. . .] But a New York Times investigation found that some of that success was built on a disturbing practice: Acadia has lured patients into its facilities and held them against their will, even when detaining them was not medically necessary. In at least 12 of the 19 states where Acadia operates psychiatric hospitals, dozens of patients, employees and police officers have alerted the authorities that the company was detaining people in ways that violated the law, according to records reviewed by The Times. In some cases, judges have intervened to force Acadia to release patients." On this news, the price of Acadia Healthcare stock fell by 4.5% on September 3, 2024. On September 27, 2024, Acadia Healthcare filed a current report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), revealing that "[o]n September 24, 2024 [Acadia] received a voluntary request for information from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York as well as a grand jury subpoena from the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri [. . .] related to its admissions, length of stay and billing practices." The current report further stated that "Acadia anticipates receiving similar document requests from the [SEC] and may receive additional document requests from other governmental agencies." On this news, the price of Acadia Healthcare stock fell by 16.36% on September 27, 2024. The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not. Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Acadia Healthcare's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others. To learn more about the Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. class action, go to /ACHC or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310) . Follow us for updates on LinkedIn , on X , or on Facebook . Attorney Advertising. 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