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The highly anticipated Peaky Blinders film “won’t be the end” of the popular gangster series, creator Steven Knight has said. Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy is reprising his role as Birmingham gangster Tommy Shelby for the film, which is set following the events of the original BBC drama which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022. Following the film wrapping production, Knight has revealed that it will be around a year before the project is released. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight (Jacob King/PA) Asked if there are any more plans for Peaky Blinders beyond the film, he replied: “It’s interesting you should ask that question because the film is coming out and that won’t be the end.” The screenwriter was questioned if that meant fans could expect more series in the future, but he refused to provide more details. The film is believed to be titled The Immortal Man and has been teased to involve new conflicts for the Shelby family set during the Second World War. THAT’S A WRAP. The Peaky Blinders film has completed production. ?: Robert Viglasky pic.twitter.com/VImZlFWZdQ — Netflix (@netflix) December 19, 2024 Saltburn and The Banshees Of Inisherin star Barry Keoghan will join fellow Irish actor Murphy in the new film. Earlier this month a photo was shared by Netflix of the pair looking jubilant while wearing flat caps and suits as the streamer confirmed filming had wrapped on the project. Other returning cast members include British actors Stephen Graham as union organiser Hayden Stagg and Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, while Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson and Pulp Fiction actor Tim Roth have also joined the project. Tom Harper, who previously directed episodes in the first season in 2013, will return to helm the film. Knight previously told Netflix’s Tudum site: “It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.” When the series came to an end in 2022 after nine years, Tommy appeared to put his criminal past behind him. Across the six series, the show tackled the rise of fascism, Irish republican politics and communist activities throughout the period after the First World War – along with Tommy’s ambitions in politics. Knight later created a stage adaptation of the show for a limited-run production, titled The Redemption Of Thomas Shelby, which featured performances from Rambert’s dancers and a soundtrack from a live on-stage band.

Photo: The Canadian Press Damien Steel, right, Deep Sky CEO and Isabelle Callaghan, Deep Sky Project Manager, are seen posing for a photo at Deep Sky's direct air capture test facility, which is currently under construction, in Innisfail, Alta., in a 2024 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Deep Sky, A Canadian company that has received a US$40-million grant from Bill Gates' climate solutions venture firm says its Alberta test site will be removing carbon directly from the atmosphere as early as this spring. Montreal-based startup Deep Sky announced Wednesday it was awarded funding from the Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to help finance what it calls its Deep Sky Alpha project. Construction work at the project site, located north of Calgary in the town of Innisfail, is already under way, Deep Sky CEO Damien Steel said in an interview. "This should be a proud moment for Canada. This facility in April of 2025 will be one of the first full-stack facilities in North America to actually remove CO2 from the atmosphere using renewable power, and store it underground in a deep saline aquifer," Steel said. Founded in 2023 by Frederic Lalonde — the Canadian entrepreneur who co-founded online travel company Hopper, Inc. — DeepSky aims to tackle the global climate crisis by building the world's first direct air capture carbon removal test hub and commercialization centre. It is the first Canadian company to receive an investment from Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, which funds commercial projects for emerging climate technologies in an effort to accelerate their adoption and reduce their costs. "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," Mario Fernandez, head of Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, said in a release. 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 carbon capture and storage, which refers to capturing carbon from smokestacks or other industrial emission 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 reverse the damaging impacts of climate change. The technology typically involves the use of giant vacuums or fans to suck in air and then pass it through a filtration system to remove the CO2 for safe storage underground. Companies such as Canada's Carbon Engineering Ltd. — which was acquired by U.S.-based Occidental Petroleum for US$1.1 billion in 2023 — and Switzerland's Climeworks already have major projects in Texas and Iceland, respectively. 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. "(Direct air capture) is much, much more difficult than (traditional carbon capture and storage) because the density of CO2 in the air is much lower than the density of CO2 in the chimney stack," Steel said. "(The industry) also has an energy problem. You need renewable power to run these devices and we just don't have enough renewable power on the planet." 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. It has already signed contracts with eight companies to deploy their individual technologies at the site. "There are over 100 (direct air capture) companies in the world today, and we've met with every single one," Steel said. "We're looking for technologies that have a path to being very energy efficient, and we also look for technology that doesn't require any special type of feedstock and doesn't produce any crazy type of waste." Carbon dioxide captured at the Deep Sky 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 entire test hub will be powered by renewable energy, and Deep Sky intends to generate revenue by selling the carbon credits it earns. Deep Sky plans to invest over $100 million in the project over a 10-year period, and added the project will benefit from a federal investment tax credit that aims to incentivize the construction of carbon capture facilities in Canada. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has acknowledged that carbon dioxide removal at the scale of millions or even billions of tonnes will be necessary by 2050 in order to stabilize the planet's climate. That is a daunting task, Steel said, given only a small handful of projects currently exist worldwide. The largest, Climeworks' Mammoth facility in Iceland, has capacity to capture just up to 36,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. But Steel said he believes it is both possible and necessary to rapidly scale up the deployment of direct air capture technology. "What I love to tell people is, it's truly incredible what human beings can do when their backs are against the wall," he said.NEW YORK , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with the AI impact on market trends - The global IT asset disposition (ITAD) market size is estimated to grow by USD 14.85 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 11.48% during the forecast period. Growing implementation of regulatory compliances regarding data security is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing strategic partnerships and acquisitions by vendors. However, low awareness of itad poses a challenge. Key market players include 3 Step IT Group Oy, Apto Solutions Inc., Blancco Technology Plc, BRP Infotech Pvt. 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Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Market Scope Report Coverage Details Base year 2023 Historic period 2018 - 2022 Forecast period 2024-2028 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 11.48% Market growth 2024-2028 USD 14.85 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023 (%) 10.96 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa Performing market contribution North America at 37% Key countries US, China, India, Germany, and UK Key companies profiled 3 Step IT Group Oy, Apto Solutions Inc., Blancco Technology Plc, BRP Infotech Pvt. Ltd., CompuCom Systems Inc., DataSpan Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., EOL IT Services Ltd., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Ingram Micro Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Iron Mountain Inc., LifeSpan International Inc., Ocean Enterprises LLC, Renewtech, Sims Ltd., SK Inc., TBS Industries Inc., Total IT Global, and Xeptor BV Market Driver The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market is experiencing significant trends with a focus on data security, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. NAID AAA and ISO standards ensure secure data destruction and responsible recycling. Asset recovery through data destruction, lifecycle management services, and reverse logistics are major drivers. Personally Identifying Information (PII) protection is crucial in cloud-based computing and data centers. ERI, Iron Mountain Incorporated, and Homeboy Recycling lead the ITAD industry, addressing old assets from IT & telecom segments. Regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA security rule, pose obstacles, but comprehensive ITAD programs help organizations navigate these challenges. The evolution of technologies, including cloud migration, data center consolidation, virtualization, and cloud adoption, impacts ITAD. Apple, a key player, data security. Major drivers include regulatory compliances, environmental safety, and legislation addressing e-waste. Investments in cloud-based technologies and new technologies like online auction platforms segment the ITAD market. Asset types include computers, Mobile Devices, Servers, Digital Storage Devices, Peripherals, and various services like Data Destruction, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, De-Manufacturing, and Remarketing. The Data Destruction segment dominates, with verticals like Aerospace & Defense and Energy and Power requiring specialized services. IOS 15 and other new technologies influence the market. Organizations must adapt to these trends and work processes to effectively manage IT equipment and ensure data security and environmental protection. Vendors in the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market are expanding their global reach and enhancing their competitive positions through strategic moves such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and collaborations. For instance, IBM Corp. Bought SXiQ, an Australian digital transformation services company, in November 2021 , to broaden its cloud offerings. Similarly, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. Acquired Ampool in July 2021 , to boost its hybrid analytics capabilities. In August 2020 , CompuCom Systems Inc. Teamed up with Office Depot to offer IT hardware and services to small and mid-sized businesses in the US, supporting their remote workplaces. These deals demonstrate the industry's ongoing consolidation and collaboration trends. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! Segment Overview This it asset disposition (itad) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Large organizations- Large organizations face the challenge of managing complex IT infrastructures with a high volume of diverse equipment and significant amounts of sensitive data. With frequent technology upgrades and refresh cycles, a substantial number of IT assets are retired regularly. Securely disposing of these assets is essential to prevent data breaches and adhere to strict data privacy regulations. IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) services provide a scalable solution for managing the efficient disposal of large volumes of equipment. Outsourcing ITAD services to specialized providers ensures a streamlined and secure process, driving demand for these services among large enterprises. This demand is expected to positively impact the growth of the global ITAD market during the forecast period. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market is a critical segment of the tech industry, focusing on the proper disposal and recycling of end-of-life IT equipment. ITAD services include asset recovery, data destruction, and lifecycle management. ISO standards ensure adherence to strict guidelines for data security and environmental protection. With the rise of cloud-based computing, data centers are downsizing, leading to an influx of old assets. Personally Identifying Information (PII) must be securely erased to comply with regulations like HIPAA. ERI, Netflix, and Amazon are among the companies leveraging ITAD services. Consolidation and BYOD trends drive the need for comprehensive ITAD programs. Energy-efficient products and IT lifecycle solutions are essential as technologies evolve. Obstacles include regulatory requirements and data security concerns. Las Vegas facility tours showcase best practices. The industry continues to adapt to cloud migration and the evolution of technologies. Market Research Overview The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) market is a critical segment of the tech industry, focusing on the proper disposal and repurposing of IT equipment and technologies. ITAD services include asset recovery, data destruction, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance. With the evolution of technologies such as cloud-based computing, data centers, and virtualization, the ITAD market is experiencing significant growth. Data security and environmental protection are major drivers in the ITAD industry, with NAID AAA and ISO standards ensuring the secure and responsible handling of Personally Identifying Information (PII) and other sensitive data. Regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA security rules, also play a role in the market. Obstacles to the ITAD market include consolidation in the industry, cloud migration, and data center decommissioning. However, new technologies, such as cloud-based ITAD solutions and online auction platforms, are helping to address these challenges. The ITAD market is segmented by asset type, including computers, mobile devices, servers, digital storage devices, peripherals, and services like data destruction, recycling, reverse logistics, de-manufacturing, and remarketing. Major industries served include Aerospace & Defense, Energy and Power, and the IT & telecom segment. Major players in the ITAD market include ERI, Iron Mountain Incorporated, and Homeboy Recycling, among others. The market is also impacted by legislation, such as e-waste regulations, and investments in new technologies, such as cloud-based ITAD solutions and new data destruction methods. Apple's recent announcement of iOS 15 includes new features for data security and privacy, further emphasizing the importance of ITAD services in the tech industry. Overall, the ITAD market is expected to continue growing as organizations seek to manage their IT equipment and data securely and responsibly. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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The Conservatives have called on Sir Keir Starmer to reject an international arrest warrant issued for Benjamin Netanyahu as they accused the Government of holding a “nonsensical” position on the issue. In a letter to the Prime Minister, shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel and shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick claimed the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) had “no proper basis in international law”. They said the UK’s refusal to explicitly say whether or not the Israeli premier would be detained if he arrived in the country “opens the farcical spectre of your Government trying to sanction the arrest” of an ally to Britain. Criticising the ICC warrant, the shadow ministers said: “It is hard to escape the conclusion this is an activist decision, motivated by politics and not the law.” They argued the court was established to pursue cases in instances where countries do not have robust and independent judiciaries, which could not be said of Israel. “The UK Government’s response to the decision has been nonsensical,” they said. “On Friday, the Home Secretary refused to say whether Mr Netanyahu would be detained if he travelled to the UK. “This opens the farcical spectre of your Government trying to sanction the arrest on UK soil of the leader of an ally of the UK, while you continue a diplomatic charm offensive with the Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. “It falls to you to clarify the Government’s position – now. The Government must make clear that it does not support an arrest warrant being issued which has no proper basis in international law.” Downing Street on Friday indicated that Mr Netanyahu could face arrest if he entered the UK, refusing to comment on “hypotheticals” but saying Britain would always follow its “legal obligations”. The International Criminal Court Act 2001 states that a Secretary of State must, on receipt of a request for arrest from the ICC, “transmit the request and the documents accompanying it to an appropriate judicial officer”. Asked whether the UK would comply with requirements under the Act, Sir Keir’s spokesman said: “Yes, the Government would fulfil its obligations under the Act and indeed its legal obligations.” The ICC has issued a warrant for Mr Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Number 10 previously said the domestic process linked to ICC arrest warrants has never been used to date by the UK because no-one wanted by the international court had visited the country. It added that Israel remained a “key partner across a range of areas”. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “It is important that we have a dialogue with Israel at all levels to reach the ceasefire that we all want to see, to bring an end to the violence, to protect civilians and ensure the release of hostages.” The ICC also issued a warrant for Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’s armed wing, over the October 7 2023 attacks that triggered Israel’s offensive in Gaza. A domestic court process would be required before Mr Netanyahu faced arrest if he set foot in the UK. The ICC said there are “reasonable grounds to believe” Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant were responsible for “the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, and the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution and other inhumane acts”. The court’s pre-trial chamber also found “reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Netanyahu and Mr Gallant each bear criminal responsibility as civilian superiors for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population”. The impact of the warrants is likely to be limited since Israel and its major ally, the US, are not members of the ICC. We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate. Last Updated: Are you sure you want to delete this comment?

Eddie Howe wants even more from in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old Sweden international took his goal tally for the season to 12 in the 3-0 Boxing Day win over Aston Villa at St James’ Park, 10 of them in his last 10 Premier League games, after a challenging start to the new campaign. Isak managed 25 goals in a black and white shirt last season to further justify the club record £63million the club paid to bring him to Tyneside from Real Sociedad during the summer of 2022, but as delighted as he is with his big-money signing, head coach Howe is confident there is even more to come. Murph 🔗 Alex Isak Different game. Same link up. 💪 pic.twitter.com/OMhZf7dtKZ — Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 27, 2024 Asked where the former AIK Solna frontman currently ranks in world football, he said: “My biggest thing with Alex is I am evaluating his game on a daily and weekly basis and I just want to try to push him for more. “Everyone else can say where he is in the pecking order of world football. His game is in a good place at the moment. “My job is to not sit back and appreciate that, my job is to try and find areas he can improve, push him towards that and never stop pushing him. He has all the ingredients in there. Football never stops evolving and changing and he has to evolve with it. “There is a lot more to come from him. Our job is to help him deliver that. “Of course the main responsibility is for Alex to keep his focus, ignore the plaudits and keep helping the team, not be selfish. It is about Newcastle and he plays his part.” It is no coincidence that Newcastle have prospered as Isak has rediscovered his best form, and they will head for Manchester United – where they have won only once in the top flight since 1972 – on Monday evening looking for a fifth successive win in all competitions. He has scored in each of the last five league games having grown into the mantle of the Magpies’ main man, a role performed with such distinction in the past by the likes of Jackie Milburn, Malcolm Macdonald and Alan Shearer, and he has done so with the minimum of fuss. Asked about his character, Howe said: “He is calm, cool – he is what you see on the pitch. “He doesn’t get overly emotional, which for a striker is a great quality because that coolness you see and calmness in front of goal is part of his personality, part of what he is. He seems to have an extra half a second when other players don’t. “With Alex, the beauty of his attitude is that he wants to improve. We give him information and he is responsive. He is not a closed shop. “He is in no way thinking he has arrived at a certain place. He knows he has to keep adding to his game. The challenge is great for him to keep scoring freely as he is now.” We do not moderate comments, but we expect readers to adhere to certain rules in the interests of open and accountable debate.Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title

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SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. (“ ” or the “ ”) (TSX.V: AMY | OTCQB: AMYZF| FSE: ID4), a pioneer in the field of sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling technology, is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on December 12, 2024. The Company elected Richard Sadowsky, Paul Hildebrand, Andris Kikauka, Rod Langtry and Kurt Lageschulte to serve as directors until the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company or until their successors are elected or appointed. In addition, the Company re-appointed De Visser Gray LLP to serve as the auditor of the Company until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company. RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. is a battery materials company specializing in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling and materials production. RecycLiCo has developed advanced technologies that efficiently recover battery-grade materials from lithium-ion batteries, addressing the global demand for environmentally friendly solutions in energy storage. With minimal processing steps and up to 99% extraction of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, the patented, closed-loop hydrometallurgical process turns lithium-ion battery waste into battery-grade cathode precursor, lithium hydroxide, and lithium carbonate for direct integration into the re- manufacturing of new lithium-ion batteries. For more information, please contact: Telephone: 778-574-4444 Email: Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. This news release may contain “forward-looking statements”, which are statements about the future based on current expectations or beliefs. For this purpose, statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward–looking statements by their nature involve risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate or true. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.Valhallan Esports Training aims to provide guidance, community for New Braunfels gamers

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FiscalNote's president and COO sells $3,399 in stockWords on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark as the post-election rally continues. What's next? NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark, extending a rally in the world’s most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump. The milestone comes just hours after the president-elect signaled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry with his choice of crypto advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bitcoin has soared to unprecedented heights since Trump won the election Nov. 5. The cryptocurrency has climbed dramatically from $69,374 on Election Day and rose to more than $103,000 before falling back below $100,000 by Thursday afternoon. US judge rejects Boeing's plea deal in a conspiracy case stemming from fatal plane crashes DALLAS (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a deal that would have let Boeing to plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine for misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and 346 people died. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor in Texas said that diversity, inclusion and equity or DEI policies in the government and at Boeing could result in race being a factor in picking an official to oversee Boeing’s compliance with the agreement. His ruling on Thursday creates uncertainty around the criminal prosecution of the aerospace giant. The judge gave Boeing and the Justice Department 30 days to tell him how they plan to proceed. McKinsey subsidiary will pay $122M for scheme to bribe South African officials, US says WASHINGTON (AP) — An African subsidiary of the consulting firm McKinsey & Company Inc. will pay a criminal penalty of more than $122 million to resolve a U.S. Justice Department investigation into a yearslong scheme to bribe South African government officials. The Justice Department says the scheme involved bribes to officials with South Africa’s state-owned and state-controlled custodian of ports, rails, and pipelines, as well as its state-controlled energy company. It netted McKinsey Africa and its parent company $85 million in profits between 2012 and 2016, officials said. McKinsey said in a statement that it “welcomes the resolution of these matters and the closure of this regretful situation.” EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says it concluded more than 1,850 civil cases this year, a 3.4% increase over 2023, and charged 121 criminal defendants, a 17.6% increase over the previous year. The agency also issued $1.7 billion in financial penalties, more than double last year's total. Thursday's report was the final one account of Biden-era enforcement actions before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Enforcement efforts included first-ever criminal charges for a California man accused of smuggling climate-damaging air coolants into the United States. Engine maker Cummins Inc. paid more than $2 billion in fines and penalties after it was found to use illegal software to skirt diesel emissions tests. Work-life balance isn't working for women. Why? NEW YORK (AP) — About half of working women reported feeling stressed “a lot of the day,” compared to about 4 in 10 men, according to a Gallup report published Wednesday. The report suggests that competing demands of work and home comprise part of the problem: working women who are parents or guardians are more likely than men who are parents to say they have declined or delayed a promotion at work because of personal or family obligations, and mothers are more likely than fathers to “strongly agree” that they are the default responders for unexpected child care issues. But changing workplace culture and prioritizing well-being can improve the problem, according to Karen Guggenheim, creator of the World Happiness Summit. From outsider to the Oval Office, bitcoin surges as a new administration embraces crypto NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin burst on the scene after trust had withered in the financial system and Washington’s ability to protect people from it. Now, it’s Washington’s embrace of bitcoin that’s sending it to records. Bitcoin briefly surged above $103,000 after President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Paul Atkins, who's seen as friendly to crypto, to be the Securities and Exchange Commission's next chair. The crypto industry, meanwhile, did its part to bring politicians friendly to digital currencies into Washington. It's a twist from bitcoin's early days, when it was lauded as a kind of electronic cash that wouldn’t be beholden to any government or financial institution. Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000 NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their records as Wall Street counted down to a big jobs report that’s coming on Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.2% from its own all-time high. The crypto market had more action, and bitcoin briefly burst to a record above $103,000 before falling back toward $99,000. It's climbed dramatically since Election Day on hopes President-elect Donald Trump will be more friendly to crypto. Airline stocks were strong, while Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. Key members of OPEC+ alliance are putting off production increases amid slack crude prices FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance of oil exporting countries have decided to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries — factors that could keep oil prices stagnant into next year. The OPEC+ members decided at an online meeting to postpone by three months production increases that had been scheduled to take effect Jan. 1. The plan had been to start gradually restoring 2.2 million barrels per day over the course of 2025. That process will now be pushed back to April 1, 2025 and production increases will gradually take place over 18 months until October 2026. Eli Lilly invests $3B to expand Wisconsin factory to help meet demand for Mounjaro, Zepbound Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future products. Lilly said Thursday it will expand a Kenosha County, Wisconsin, factory it bought early this year. The investment will help meet growing demand for injectable products like its diabetes and obesity drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. Those drugs brought in a combined $4.4 billion in sales for Lilly in this year’s third quarter. The drugmaker plans to start construction of the expansion next year.

Novanta CEO Matthijs Glastra sells $337,016 in stockDare Glintstone Akinniyi, PDP chieftain, has expressed relief over Simon Ekpa’s arrest in Finland, calling it a step towards restoring peace in the southeastern region of Nigeria According to Akinniyi, Ekpa's commands to his followers have intensified violence in the region, with reports of attacks on government officials and businesses; especially the Monday sit-at-home order, in particular, crippled the local economy and caused widespread hardship In an interview with Legit.ng, he urged the Nigerian government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to facilitate his extradition CHECK OUT: Don't let unemployment hold you back. Start your digital marketing journey today. Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements. The spokesperson of the PDP National Youth Group, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, has commended the Government of the Republic of Finland for the arrest of Simon Ekpa , a self-proclaimed Biafran separatist. He urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government to ensure Ekpa's extradition back to Nigeria and noted that his arrest would restore normalcy in the southeast region. Read also Simon Ekpa: 5 'sins' of arrested controversial Biafra separatist leader Why was Simon Ekpa was arrested? Legit.ng reported that Ekpa, a Finland-based secessionist, was arrested by law enforcement agents in the northern European nation. PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at LEGIT.NG Tomorrow He was sent to prison by the district court of Paijat-Hame for “spreading terrorist propaganda on social media”. Ekpa was said to have committed the crime in 2021 in Lahti municipality. Akinniyi: Tinubu should extradite Simon Ekpa In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng on Sunday, November 24, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi demanded that Ekpa be extradited to Nigeria to face terrorism charges related to his actions in the southeast region. However, he expressed hope that Ekpa's arrest would help restore peace in the southeast region. The PDP chieftain said: "This is good news for an average lover of the Igbo Nation and peace. The killings in the South East as reinforced by Simon Ekpa is unwarranted and no one sensible will complain about this new development. I am calling for his extradition, he should face the laws here in Nigeria. Read also Simon Ekpa: Panic in Igboland, Finland as search for sponsors of IPOB separatist begins "For a while now, the continued 'Sit-at-house' on Mondays have rendered businesses bankrupt and economic activities dead in the South East. Ekpa's online commands to unsuspecting lovers of the Biafran have done more damage than good to the struggle. "At least, there will be a decline in attacks on government formation and peace loving people of the South East, with this arrest. "I was surprised at his denials about being the 'Prime Minister of Biafra', and he was allegedly quoted to have called himself a 'content creator', that is cowardice and I am disappointed in him." Read more about Simon Ekpa's story here: Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason Simon Ekpa: Yoruba council reacts to arrest of IPOB separatist DHQ hails arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland FG confirms arrest of Simon Ekpa Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the FG attributed the arrest of Ekpa to sustained diplomatic pressure on Finland by Nigeria. Read also Simon Ekpa: Expert says chances of extradition to Nigeria near impossible, gives reason The FG — through the ministry of foreign affairs — disclosed this in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the acting spokesperson of the ministry. PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy! Source: Legit.ngTrump to fire Jack Smith's team — and order DOJ to investigate 2020 election: report