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Major stock indexes on Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish, capping a rare bumpy week for the market. The S&P 500 ended essentially flat, down less than 0.1 per cent, after wavering between tiny gains and losses most of the day. The benchmark index posted a loss for the week, its first after three straight weekly gains. There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange. Credit: Bloomberg The Dow Jones slipped 0.2 per cent, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1 per cent, ending just below the record high it set on Wednesday. The Australian sharemarket is set to retreat, with futures pointing to a slide of 39 points, or 0.5 per cent, at the open. There were more than twice as many decliners than gainers on the New York Stock Exchange. Gains in technology stocks helped temper losses in communication services, financials and other sectors of the market. Broadcom surged 24.4 per cent for the biggest gain in the S&P 500 after the semiconductor company beat Wall Street’s profit targets and gave a glowing forecast, highlighting its artificial intelligence products. The company also raised its dividend. The company’s big gain helped cushion the market’s broader fall. Pricey stock values for technology companies like Broadcom give the sector more weight in pushing the market higher or lower. Artificial intelligence technology has been a focal point for the technology sector and the overall stock market over the last year. Tech companies, and Wall Street, expect demand for AI to continue driving growth for semiconductor and other technology companies. Some tech stocks were a drag on the market. Nvidia fell 2.2 per cent, Meta Platforms dropped 1.7 per cent and Google parent Alphabet slid 1.1 per cent. Among the market’s other decliners were Airbnb, which fell 4.7 per cent for the biggest loss in the S&P 500, and Charles Schwab, which closed 4 per cent lower. Furniture and housewares company RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, surged 17 per cent after raising its forecast for revenue growth for the year. All told, the S&P 500 lost 0.16 points to close at 6,051.09. The Dow dropped 86.06 points to 43,828.06. The Nasdaq rose 23.88 points to 19,926.72. Wall Street’s rally stalled this week amid mixed economic reports and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year. The central bank will meet next week and is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third time since September. Expectations of a series of rate cuts has driven the S&P 500 to 57 all-time highs so far this year. The Fed has been lowering its benchmark interest rate following an aggressive rate hiking policy that was meant to tame inflation. It raised rates from near-zero in early 2022 to a two-decade high by the middle of 2023. Inflation eased under pressure from higher interest rates, nearly to the central bank’s 2 per cent target. The economy, including consumer spending and employment, held strong despite the squeeze from inflation and high borrowing costs. A slowing job market, though, has helped push a long-awaited reversal of the Fed’s policy. Inflation rates have been warming up slightly over the last few months. A report on consumer prices this week showed an increase to 2.7 per cent in November from 2.6 per cent in October. The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, the personal consumption expenditures index, will be released next week. Wall Street expects it to show a 2.5 per cent rise in November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. The economy, though, remains solid heading into 2025 as consumers continue spending and employment remains healthy, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY. “Still, the outlook is clouded by unusually high uncertainty surrounding regulatory, immigration, trade and tax policy,” he said. Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.40 per cent from 4.34 per cent late Thursday. European markets slipped. Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.1 per cent. Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1 per cent month-on-month in October, following a 0.1 per cent decline in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. Asian markets closed mostly lower. AP The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each we e kday afternoon .
Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” World leaders have paid tribute to Mr Carter, including US President Joe Biden, who was one of the first politicians to endorse Mr Carter for president in 1976 and said the world had “lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian”. He said: “Over six decades, we had the honour of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. “With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. “He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe.” Irish President Michael D Higgins said Mr Carter was “a principled man who dedicated his life to seeking to advance the cause of peace across the world”. He added: “On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my sympathies to President Carter’s children and extended family, to President Joe Biden, to the people of the United States, and to his wide circle of colleagues and friends across the globe.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally, the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Under his leadership, the Carter Center managed to virtually eliminate Guinea Worm disease, which has gone from affecting 3.5 million people in Africa and Asia in 1986 to just 14 in 2023. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.LAUSANNE , Switzerland , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE: ADCT), a commercial-stage global leader and pioneer in the field of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), today announced that the Company has made grants of options to purchase an aggregate of 34,900 of the Company's common shares to three new employees on December 2, 2024 (each, a "Grant"). The Grants were offered as material inducement to the employees' employment. The grants were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors pursuant to the Company's Inducement Plan to motivate and reward the recipients to perform at the highest levels and contribute significantly to the success of the Company. The Grants were made in reliance on the employment inducement exemption under the NYSE's Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08. The Company is issuing this press release pursuant to Rule 303A.08. The Grants shall vest and become exercisable 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date, and 1/48th of the aggregate number of shares subject to the award on each monthly anniversary of the grant date thereafter, such that the entire award will be vested as of the fourth anniversary of the grant date, subject to continued employment with the Company. About ADC Therapeutics ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) is a commercial-stage global leader and pioneer in the field of antibody drug conjugates (ADCs). The Company is advancing its proprietary ADC technology to transform the treatment paradigm for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. ADC Therapeutics' CD19-directed ADC ZYNLONTA (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) received accelerated approval by the FDA and conditional approval from the European Commission for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy. ZYNLONTA is also in development in combination with other agents and in earlier lines of therapy. In addition to ZYNLONTA, ADC Therapeutics has multiple ADCs in ongoing clinical and preclinical development. ADC Therapeutics is based in Lausanne (Biopôle), Switzerland , and has operations in London and New Jersey . For more information, please visit https://adctherapeutics.com/ and follow the Company on LinkedIn . ZYNLONTA ® is a registered trademark of ADC Therapeutics SA. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "would", "expect", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "potential", "seem", "seek", "future", "continue", or "appear" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the expected cash runway into mid-2026 the Company's ability to grow ZYNLONTA ® revenue in the United States ; the ability of our partners to commercialize ZYNLONTA ® in foreign markets, the timing and amount of future revenue and payments to us from such partnerships and their ability to obtain regulatory approval for ZYNLONTA ® in foreign jurisdictions; the timing and results of the Company's or its partners' research and development projects or clinical trials including LOTIS 5 and 7, ADCT 602 as well as early research in certain solid tumors with different targets, linkers and payloads; the timing and results of investigator-initiated trials including those studying FL and MZL and the potential regulatory and/or compendia strategy and the future opportunity; the timing and outcome of regulatory submissions for the Company's products or product candidates; actions by the FDA or foreign regulatory authorities; projected revenue and expenses; the Company's indebtedness, including Healthcare Royalty Management and Blue Owl and Oaktree facilities, and the restrictions imposed on the Company's activities by such indebtedness, the ability to comply with the terms of the various agreements and repay such indebtedness and the significant cash required to service such indebtedness; and the Company's ability to obtain financial and other resources for its research, development, clinical, and commercial activities. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements is contained in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's other periodic and current reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, achievements or prospects to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or prospects expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this document. CONTACTS: Investors Marcy Graham ADC Therapeutics Marcy.Graham@adctherapeutics.com +1 650-667-6450 Media Nicole Riley ADC Therapeutics Nicole.Riley@adctherapeutics.com +1 862-926-9040 View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/adc-therapeutics-makes-grants-to-new-employees-under-inducement-plan-302320100.html SOURCE ADC Therapeutics SA
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home Saturday after his meeting with Donald Trump without assurances the president-elect will back away from threatened tariffs on all products from the major American trading partner. Trump called the talks “productive” but signaled no retreat from a pledge that Canada says unfairly lumps it in with Mexico over the flow of drugs and migrants into the United States. After the leaders’ hastily arranged dinner Friday night at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, Trudeau spoke of “an excellent conversation." Trump said in a Truth Social post later Saturday that they discussed “many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address.”Irish premier praises Dublin woman who won civil case against Conor McGregor
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Prices involve a lot of psychology. That's why retailers roll out 3-for-1 discounts, promote offers to buy one get one free, and round prices down to end in 99 cents. Similarly, a high-priced stock can dampen an investor's enthusiasm. After all, would you rather have five shares of a stock, each worth $100, or half a share that is worth $500? I think most people would choose the former. With that in mind, let's examine a few high-priced stocks that investors are hoping will execute a stock split in 2025. Fair Issac When I put together a similar list of anticipated stock splits one year ago , Fair Issac ( FICO -1.23% ) was at the top of my list. And while my other two choices ( Nvidia and Chipotle Mexican Grill ) did split their shares in 2024, Fair Issac didn't. Nevertheless, it turned in a fantastic year, as its shares have rallied almost 80% as of this writing. However, that leaves Fair Issac shares priced at more than $2,000 a share. The company's most recent stock split came more than 20 years ago, and at this point, the company could easily perform a significant split, perhaps as much as a 20-to-1, bringing its share price down to around $100 a share. At any rate, investors should keep an eye on this credit rating juggernaut. With its asset-light business model, the company generates excellent profitability, with gross margins around 80% and operating margins above 43%. Moreover, Fair Issac has steadily grown its revenue from $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion over the last five years, representing yearly growth of about 8%. In other words, this under-the-radar financial mainstay is an excellent business, stock split or not. Netflix A few years ago, another stock split seemed out of the question for Netflix ( NFLX -1.80% ) . Shares tumbled nearly 75% in the first half of 2022, bottoming near $166. Yet, since then, the company and its stock have come roaring back. Shares have recently crossed the $900 mark, as revenue and profits have reached all-time highs. That has investors wondering whether the company might announce its first stock split since 2015. I think Netflix will announce a stock split, perhaps as much as a 10-for-1 split at some point in 2025. Meanwhile, the company remains a solid investment. The addition of an advertising tier , along with the company's crackdown on password sharing , has pushed Netflix's operating margin to an all-time high of 25.7%. NFLX Operating Margin (TTM) data by YCharts What's more , the company has emerged as the big winner in the streaming wars. According to November data provided by Nielsen, streaming video now accounts for over 41% of all viewing hours. And of that 41%, Netflix now accounts for 7.7% of all streaming hours, trailing only YouTube (10.8%). Meanwhile, key Netflix competitors like Amazon 's Prime Video (3.7%), Hulu (2.9%), and Disney + (1.9%) remain way behind. As a result, Netflix's stock could continue surging in 2025 -- and perhaps make a stock split even more likely. Tesla Finally, there's Tesla ( TSLA -4.95% ) . It was a mostly lackluster year for Tesla shares -- until Election D ay . Yet, once Donald Trump was named the winner of the election , Tesla shares skyrocketed, thanks to Elon Musk's close ties to the incoming president. As of this writing, Tesla shares are priced at over $450 a share, making them ripe for a potential stock split in 2025. Tesla's most recent stock split was a 3-for-1 split carried out in 2022. When that stock split was first announced in June 2022, shares were trading around $700. Therefore, it's possible the company might consider a 2-for-1 split if shares were to reach and hold the $500 level in 2025. In any event, investors may want to consider Tesla for a few reasons. Obviously, the stock has gotten a bump thanks to Musk's key role within the incoming Trump administration, but there are other reasons, too. The company appears close to deploying some form of autonomous driving along with robotaxis in Austin, Texas. It's another sign that the company may be about to unlock new value propositions that Tesla investors have long hoped for. In addition, some analysts are even more excited by the company's humanoid robot, Optimus. Given recent advancements in artificial intelligence technology, humanoid robots could soon become mainstays in any number of labor-intensive jobs. That presents another potentially lucrative market for Tesla to explore in the coming years. Tesla stock is once again approaching levels at which a stock split is plausible. And even more importantly, the company appears to be firing on all cylinders.European markets set for higher open but France's political upheaval is in focusAMESBURY, Mass. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:PVBC), the holding company for BankProv (the "Bank"), today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a new stock repurchase program. Under the repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to 883,366 shares of its common stock, or approximately five percent of the current outstanding shares. The repurchase program was adopted following the receipt of non-objection from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston . The repurchase program permits shares to be repurchased in open market or private transactions, through block trades, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Repurchases will be made at management's discretion at prices management considers to be attractive and in the best interests of both the Company and its stockholders, subject to the availability of stock, general market conditions, the trading price of the stock, alternative uses for capital, and the Company's financial performance. Open market purchases will be conducted in accordance with the limitations set forth in Rule 10b -18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. The repurchase program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, liquidity, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares. About Provident Bancorp, Inc. Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:PVBC) is the holding company for BankProv, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Massachusetts . With retail branches in the Seacoast Region of Northeastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire , as well as commercial banking offices in the Manchester / Concord market in Central New Hampshire , BankProv delivers a unique combination of traditional banking services and innovative financial solutions to its markets. Founded in Amesbury, Massachusetts in 1828, BankProv holds the honor of being the 10th oldest bank in the nation. The Bank insures 100% of deposits through a combination of insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). For more information, visit bankprov.com . Forward-Looking Statements This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company's or the Bank's plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as, "expects," "subject," "believe," "will," "intends," "may," "will be" or "would." These statements are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's or the Bank's control), and actual results may differ materially. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements (which reflect management's analysis of factors only as of the date on which they are given). These factors include: general economic conditions; interest rates; inflation; levels of unemployment; legislative, regulatory and accounting changes; monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank; deposit flows; our ability to access cost-effective funding; changes in liquidity, including the size and composition of our deposit portfolio and the percentage of uninsured deposits in the portfolio; changes in consumer spending, borrowing and savings habits; competition; our ability to successfully shift the balance sheet to that of a traditional community bank; real estate values in the market area; loan demand; the adequacy of our level and methodology for calculating our allowance for credit losses; changes in the quality of our loan and securities portfolios; the ability of our borrowers to repay their loans; our ability to retain key employees; failures or breaches of our IT systems, including cyberattacks; the failure to maintain current technologies; the ability of the Company or the Bank to effectively manage its growth; global and national war and terrorism; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or any other pandemic on our operations and financial results and those of our customers; and results of regulatory examinations, among other factors. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in other documents that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Investor contact: Joseph Reilly President and Chief Executive Officer Provident Bancorp, Inc. jreilly@bankprov.com View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/provident-bancorp-inc-adopts-stock-repurchase-program-302320082.html SOURCE Provident Bancorp, Inc.
Hezbollah responds to strikes after ceasefireWASHINGTON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A raft of drone sightings in New Jersey and other U.S. states has underscored gaps in U.S. airspace security that need to be closed, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday. President Joe Biden's outgoing administration has played down concerns about a growing number of reported drone sightings, saying most of them involve manned aircraft and stressing that there is no evidence of any national security threat. But U.S. lawmakers, including some of Biden's fellow Democrats, have expressed frustration the government is not being more transparent and more aggressive in addressing public concerns. Waltz said Americans were growing frustrated with the failure of Biden's administration to clarify what information they have on the drone reports. "What the drone issue points out are kind of gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department," Waltz told CBS News' Face the Nation. "President Trump has talked about an Iron Dome for America," Waltz said, referring to Israel's missile defense system. "That needs to include drones as well, not just adversarial actions like hypersonic missiles." Developed with U.S. backing, Israel's Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells that endanger populated areas. The spate of reported drone sightings began in New Jersey in mid-November but has spread in recent days to include Maryland, Massachusetts and other U.S. states. The sightings have garnered media attention and prompted creation of a Facebook page called "New Jersey Mystery Drones - let's solve it" with nearly 70,000 online members. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the U.S. response, saying his agency had deployed personnel and technology. "If there is any reason for concern, if we identify any foreign involvement or criminal activity, we will communicate with the American public accordingly. Right now we are not aware of any," Mayorkas told ABC News. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, played down concerns that America's enemies would send drones over U.S. cities when they can use satellites to safely and easily surveil the U.S. He said the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates civilian airspace, should do more to allay public concerns. "When people are anxious, when they're nervous ...people will fill a vacuum with their fears and anxieties," Himes said. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar urged the Biden administration to hold a briefing for senators to explain "what's going on here." "We need more transparency," Klobuchar said. She also called for a look at regulation. "Because this just can't be: 'No one knows why this huge drone is right over their house.'" Sign up here. Reporting by Phil Stewart; Additional reporting by Sarah N. Lynch and Kanishka Singh; Editing by Ross Colvin and Bill Berkrot Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Phil Stewart has reported from more than 60 countries, including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, China and South Sudan. An award-winning Washington-based national security reporter, Phil has appeared on NPR, PBS NewsHour, Fox News and other programs and moderated national security events, including at the Reagan National Defense Forum and the German Marshall Fund. He is a recipient of the Edwin M. Hood Award for Diplomatic Correspondence and the Joe Galloway Award. Thomson Reuters Kanishka Singh is a breaking news reporter for Reuters in Washington DC, who primarily covers US politics and national affairs in his current role. His past breaking news coverage has spanned across a range of topics like the Black Lives Matter movement; the US elections; the 2021 Capitol riots and their follow up probes; the Brexit deal; US-China trade tensions; the NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan; the COVID-19 pandemic; and a 2019 Supreme Court verdict on a religious dispute site in his native India. Thomson Reuters Sarah N. Lynch is the lead reporter for Reuters covering the U.S. Justice Department out of Washington, D.C. During her time on the beat, she has covered everything from the Mueller report and the use of federal agents to quell protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, to the rampant spread of COVID-19 in prisons and the department's prosecutions following the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.Another senior level employee is leaving Acting Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon's administration. But Buffalo Finance Commissioner Delano D. Dowell Sr. is not leaving City Hall. Delano Dowell Sr., commissioner of administration and finance, speaks during a meeting with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and his staff with The Buffalo News Editorial Board, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Dowell, who submitted his resignation Monday as administration and finance commissioner effective Dec. 16, will become deputy city comptroller under Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams. “After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I’ve decided to return back to the Department of Audit and Control as Deputy Comptroller,” Dowell said. “I look forward to reuniting with one of my mentors Comptroller Barbara Miller-Williams and her TEAM! I’m confident my 24 years of accounting experience and education will be valued and appreciated.” Dowell, who was making $146,000 as finance commissioner, will earn $130,000 as deputy comptroller, he said. According to his resume, Dowell started working under former Mayor Byron W. Brown as special assistant to the commissioner of administration and finance from November 2016 until October 2019, when he became special assistant to the city comptroller. In June 2021, he was promoted to deputy comptroller. Brown appointed him finance commissioner in July 2022. “I want to thank Delano for his dedicated service to our city and the leadership he has provided during his tenure,” Scanlon said. “I want to wish Delano all the best in his future endeavors.” Raymour Nosworthy, director of administration & finance, will serve in the role of acting commissioner, Scanlon said. By Deidre Williams News Staff Reporter Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Kickin' it with Kiz: Would you rather have Bo Nix or Shedeur Sanders as the QB of your NFL team? Hint: It's not close.Tribune News Network DOHA: Qatar’s immersive world in the metaverse expands as Qatar Adventure returns to Roblox with more locations, mini-games and the chance to build your own dream home in Doha. From landing at Hamad International Airport on a Qatar Airways plane to plunging down the world’s highest water slide at Meryal Water Park and driving an F1 car around the Lusail International Circuit,Roblox users can log on now at www.roblox.com/games/6737970321 to explore an enhanced Qatar Adventure experience. The virtual realm is accessible free of charge through the popular Livetopia world until 28 February 2025. The initiative is a partnership between Q Life, a cultural platform under the State of Qatar’s International Media Office (IMO), and developer Century Games. Following its initial launch on Qatar National Day last year, Qatar Adventure attracted over seven million visits in just eight weeks, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing nation-branded activations on Roblox. Now, this second chapter of Qatar Adventure integrates a host of new and enhanced activities, including Roblox’s popular tycoon game mechanic, which means users will be able to build their own Qatar Adventure and watch Qatar’s iconic attractions come to life before their eyes. This latest addition now includes the Lusail International Circuit, Hamad International Airport, and will see the addition of Meryal Waterpark in a second update on 10 January 2025. Adventurers can play six mini-games: Lusail Circuit Grand Prix Racing, Lusail Stadium Penalty Kick Game, Pearl Diving Mini Game, Luggage Rush Simulator, Katara Towers Slackline, and the Secret Majlis Game. Following a major update in January, two more mini-games will be added: the Water Jetpack Obby (obstacle course) and the Water Slide Punch Card. To accompany the launch of Qatar Adventure, Q Life breaks new ground on Roblox by launching the platform’s first permanent storefront for authentic digital Middle Eastern goods, in partnership with Epicstudios.gg. The shopping experience replicates the famous Souq Waqif marketplace and allows users to sample traditional Qatari fares, such as dates and Arabic coffee, while perusing in-game items ranging from a pearl shoulder pet and desert rose wings, to wearable thobes, bishts and abayas. Sheikh Thamer bin Hamad Al Thani, Director of the IMO, said: “Qatar Adventure is a meta-virtual extension of our mission to inform the world about Qatar’s incredible blend of culture woven throughout our clothing, art, architecture, sports and aviation. Last time 87% of our in-game respondents said they would now be interested to visit Qatar in real life. We’ve seen the power these virtual experiences of cultural exchange can have so we’re delighted to welcome millions of returning and new players to discover even more of what Qatar has to offer.” Through the various cultural activities, traditional items, and landmarks, Q Life has used interactive technology to reimagine cultural exchange and contribute to building bridges of understanding between Qatar and the world. Qatar Adventure highlights the country’s status as a family-friendly destination, showcasing the countless tourist activities available to all. Copy 30/11/2024 10
