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BEIJING , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Baijiayun Group Ltd ("Baijiayun" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: RTC), a one-stop AI video solution provider, recently announced it has completed autumn upgrade. Driven by both technological development and market demands, the audio and video technology service market has entered a period of intensive cultivation and development. Baijiayun recently announced that it has carried out an important upgrade to its live and on-demand products, aiming to enhance the quality of live and on-demand products and provide customers with more targeted services. In terms of live broadcast products and services, Baijiayun has added multiple new functions. The newly added "My Invitation" and "Invitation Leaderboard" functions enable users watching the live broadcast to share the live broadcast link with one click and easily invite others to watch the live broadcast. The list of successfully invited users will be clearly displayed in the "My Invitation" area in the live broadcast room, enabling users to view their invitation results and sense of accomplishment of sharing. The newly added "Chat Messages on the Wall" function in the live broadcast room brings a brand-new experience to classroom interaction. Teachers or teaching assistants in the group classroom live broadcast room can easily set the wonderful remarks of students as "on the wall" for display, and the on-wall operation can be completed by double-clicking the message. This function not only enables teachers to highlight students' excellent viewpoints in real time but also makes the students whose remarks are set on the wall feel valued and encouraged, and at the same time greatly enhances the interactivity and participation of the classroom. Through this function, students can participate more actively in classroom discussions and jointly create an active and efficient learning atmosphere. In addition to the comprehensive optimization of live broadcast functions, Baijiayun has also carried out innovative upgrades in the on-demand video function. Among them, the addition of the on-demand intelligent translation function provides users with a more convenient and efficient learning experience. Baijiayun's live and on-demand products have added an "Intelligent Translation" service. It not only automatically generates bilingual subtitles but also allows intelligent translation, secondary editing, and deletion of subtitle content for the automatically generated subtitles and custom uploaded subtitle files. On the viewing end, students can choose to display bilingual or single-language subtitles according to their own needs. The intelligent translation function also provides educational institutions and teachers with a broader market and development space. Through translated subtitles, they can promote their course content to the global market and attract more students and fans. This not only helps to enhance their popularity and influence but also brings more business opportunities and benefits. About Baijiayun Group Ltd Baijiayun is a one-stop AI video solution provider with core expertise in SaaS/PaaS solutions. Baijiayun is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality video experiences across devices and localities and has grown rapidly since its inception in 2017. Premised on its industry-leading video-centric technologies, Baijiayun offers a wealth of video-centric technology solutions, including Video SaaS/PaaS, Video Cloud and Software, and Video AI and System Solutions. Baijiayun caters to the evolving communications and collaboration needs of enterprises of all sizes and industries. For more information, please visit ir.baijiayun.com . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements." These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the parties' perspectives and expectations, are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "expect," "believe," "estimate," "intend," and "plan" and similar expressions indicate forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and shareholders and other potential investors must recognize that actual results may differ materially from the expectations as a result of a variety of factors. Such forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations and include known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are hard to predict or control, that may cause the actual results, performance, or plans to differ materially from any future results, performance or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information provided herein represents the Company's estimates as of the date of this press release, and subsequent events and developments may cause the Company's estimates to change. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking information in the future. Therefore, this forward-looking information should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates of its future financial performance as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the documents the Company has filed or furnished or may file or furnish with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate only to the date they were made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made except as required by law or applicable regulation. For investor and media enquiries, please contact: Company Contact: Ms. Fangfei Liu Chief Financial Officer, Baijiayun Group Ltd Phone: +86 25 8222 1596 Email: ir@baijiayun.com View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/continuously-optimize-user-experience-baijiayuns-live-and-on-demand-products-complete-autumn-upgrade-302313368.html SOURCE Baijiayun Group LtdBlake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says
Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?Caprock Group LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. ( NASDAQ:LULU – Free Report ) by 34.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,183 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock after selling 634 shares during the quarter. Caprock Group LLC’s holdings in Lululemon Athletica were worth $321,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Value Star Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd raised its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 19,890.3% during the second quarter. Value Star Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd now owns 4,653,746 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $1,390,074,000 after acquiring an additional 4,630,466 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 4.9% during the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,769,096 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $528,429,000 after acquiring an additional 82,731 shares in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc raised its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 3.7% during the second quarter. Legal & General Group Plc now owns 1,040,384 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $310,763,000 after acquiring an additional 37,239 shares in the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 74,856.2% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 895,726 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $243,055,000 after acquiring an additional 894,531 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Lululemon Athletica by 38.2% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 737,872 shares of the apparel retailer’s stock valued at $220,423,000 after acquiring an additional 203,882 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.20% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded Lululemon Athletica from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $463.00 to $286.00 in a report on Friday, August 2nd. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on Lululemon Athletica from $326.00 to $314.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, October 1st. Citigroup decreased their price objective on Lululemon Athletica from $300.00 to $270.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, August 22nd. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Lululemon Athletica from $420.00 to $375.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 27th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group decreased their price objective on Lululemon Athletica from $470.00 to $360.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 26th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and nineteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $357.13. Insider Activity at Lululemon Athletica In related news, insider Nicole Neuburger sold 486 shares of Lululemon Athletica stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $269.59, for a total transaction of $131,020.74. Following the sale, the insider now owns 6,198 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,670,918.82. This trade represents a 7.27 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, CEO Calvin Mcdonald bought 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 3rd. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $260.00 per share, for a total transaction of $1,040,000.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer now directly owns 89,922 shares in the company, valued at $23,379,720. This trade represents a 4.66 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here . 0.48% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders. Lululemon Athletica Stock Up 0.6 % NASDAQ LULU opened at $317.11 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $291.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $288.45. Lululemon Athletica Inc. has a 52 week low of $226.01 and a 52 week high of $516.39. The company has a market capitalization of $38.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 1.24. Lululemon Athletica ( NASDAQ:LULU – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 29th. The apparel retailer reported $3.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.93 by $0.22. Lululemon Athletica had a return on equity of 42.59% and a net margin of 16.34%. The firm had revenue of $2.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.68 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Lululemon Athletica Inc. will post 14.02 EPS for the current year. About Lululemon Athletica ( Free Report ) Lululemon Athletica Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities. It also provides fitness-inspired accessories. Further Reading Want to see what other hedge funds are holding LULU? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Lululemon Athletica Inc. ( NASDAQ:LULU – Free Report ). 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Pathstone Holdings LLC Raises Position in Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR)Prospera Financial Services Inc boosted its stake in First Horizon Co. ( NYSE:FHN – Free Report ) by 56.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 46,504 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 16,872 shares during the quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in First Horizon were worth $722,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in First Horizon by 365.0% during the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 1,688 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 1,325 shares in the last quarter. Family Firm Inc. acquired a new position in shares of First Horizon during the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Nemes Rush Group LLC increased its stake in shares of First Horizon by 306.2% during the 2nd quarter. Nemes Rush Group LLC now owns 1,828 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 1,378 shares during the last quarter. Industrial Alliance Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of First Horizon during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Covestor Ltd increased its stake in shares of First Horizon by 44.0% during the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 2,130 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 651 shares during the last quarter. 80.28% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Insider Activity at First Horizon In other news, EVP David T. Popwell sold 100,974 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.77, for a total transaction of $1,996,255.98. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 519,926 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,278,937.02. This trade represents a 16.26 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, Director Harry V. Barton, Jr. sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.92, for a total transaction of $199,200.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 166,840 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,323,452.80. The trade was a 5.65 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . 0.87% of the stock is owned by insiders. First Horizon Stock Performance First Horizon ( NYSE:FHN – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 16th. The financial services provider reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.04. First Horizon had a net margin of 15.43% and a return on equity of 9.51%. The company had revenue of $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $821.63 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.27 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that First Horizon Co. will post 1.49 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. First Horizon announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, October 29th that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the financial services provider to repurchase up to 10.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued. First Horizon Announces Dividend The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, December 13th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 13th. First Horizon’s payout ratio is 43.48%. Analysts Set New Price Targets Several research analysts have recently weighed in on FHN shares. Royal Bank of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of First Horizon from $19.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. Stephens upped their price target on shares of First Horizon from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. Raymond James upped their price target on shares of First Horizon from $19.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 8th. Robert W. Baird set a $17.00 price target on shares of First Horizon in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of First Horizon from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, November 8th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $18.38. Read Our Latest Report on FHN First Horizon Company Profile ( Free Report ) First Horizon Corporation operates as the bank holding company for First Horizon Bank that provides various financial services. 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Justin Baldoni Sued by Former Publicist Over Breach of Contract By Amidst an ongoing complaint levied , has been sued by his former publicist, who alleges he breached his contract earlier this year. What is Justin Baldoni being sued for? Steph Jones, who owns the public relations firm Jonesworks, accused Baldoni of breaching their contract earlier this year. The contract, which says Baldoni must pay her $25,000 a month, was allegedly breached after Baldoni dropped the firm in August, and joined a firm started by Jennifer Abel, who also worked at Jonesworks and left to start her own firm. Alongside the lawsuit against Baldoni, Jones is also suing Abel and Baldoni’s publicist Melissa Nathan, joining Blake Lively in accusing the pair of coordinating a . 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Share articleAnalysts' ratings for Edwards Lifesciences EW over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 17 analysts. The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 5 11 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 1 8 0 0 3M Ago 0 3 3 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Edwards Lifesciences, revealing an average target of $73.71, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $63.00. This current average represents a 7.72% decrease from the previous average price target of $79.88. Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Edwards Lifesciences. 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Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Shagun Singh RBC Capital Raises Outperform $80.00 $75.00 William Plovanic Canaccord Genuity Lowers Hold $63.00 $66.00 Robbie Marcus JP Morgan Raises Neutral $78.00 $72.00 Adam Maeder Piper Sandler Lowers Neutral $70.00 $73.00 Richard Newitter Truist Securities Lowers Hold $70.00 $71.00 David Rescott Baird Lowers Neutral $68.00 $73.00 Patrick Wood Morgan Stanley Announces Equal-Weight $70.00 - Shagun Singh RBC Capital Lowers Outperform $75.00 $85.00 William Plovanic Canaccord Genuity Lowers Hold $66.00 $77.00 Vijay Kumar Evercore ISI Group Lowers In-Line $70.00 $76.00 Joanne Wuensch Citigroup Lowers Buy $77.00 $83.00 Matthew Taylor Jefferies Lowers Hold $70.00 $85.00 Richard Newitter Truist Securities Lowers Hold $71.00 $82.00 Suraj Kalia Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform $90.00 $90.00 Danielle Antalffy UBS Lowers Neutral $75.00 $90.00 Matt Miksic Barclays Lowers Overweight $80.00 $90.00 Larry Biegelsen Wells Fargo Lowers Overweight $80.00 $90.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Edwards Lifesciences. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Edwards Lifesciences compared to the broader market. Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Edwards Lifesciences's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations. Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Edwards Lifesciences's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on Edwards Lifesciences analyst ratings. Get to Know Edwards Lifesciences Better Spun off from Baxter International in 2000, Edwards Lifesciences designs, manufactures, and markets a range of medical devices and equipment for advanced stages of structural heart disease. It has established itself as a leader across key products, including surgical tissue heart valves, transcatheter valve technologies, surgical clips, and catheters. The firm derives about 55% of its total sales from outside the US. Edwards Lifesciences: A Financial Overview Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity. Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Edwards Lifesciences's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 8.93% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers. Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 226.73%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control. Return on Equity (ROE): Edwards Lifesciences's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 36.16% . This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital. Return on Assets (ROA): Edwards Lifesciences's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 26.62% , the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance. Debt Management: Edwards Lifesciences's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.07 , the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors. The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights. 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By A Correspondent President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed his commitment to achieving Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030, a plan aimed at transforming the country into an upper-middle-income society. While his leadership has often been scrutinized, particularly regarding his adherence to the constitution, Mnangagwa’s latest statements suggest a focused pursuit of this national agenda. He has been consistent in outlining a path for economic growth, social cohesion, and unity, emphasizing that all sectors of society must collaborate to realize the vision. Speaking on the trajectory towards Vision 2030, President Mnangagwa assured that the country is progressing steadily on the path to economic development. “Vision 2030 shall surely become a reality,” he stated, “Never, never, never again should anything ever divide us. United we must stand, strong and solid as the walls of great Zimbabwe, from which we derive our nation’s name.” The President’s words underline the importance of unity, not just for political stability, but as a cornerstone for economic prosperity. At the core of the Vision 2030 agenda is a call for collaboration across all levels of society. Mnangagwa’s vision requires the active participation of citizens, businesses, and the government. He expressed this sentiment clearly, saying, “Hand in hand, in unity, from village to the provincial level, sector by sector and industry by industry, Vision 2030 shall surely become a reality.” His message is clear: the achievement of the nation’s aspirations is only possible through collective effort. Central to the government’s strategy for achieving Vision 2030 is fostering national unity and social cohesion. President Mnangagwa emphasized that the country is building a cohesive society through grassroots development and decentralization. “These include accelerated development at grassroots level and broader decentralisation. Home-grown unity and peace-building processes, led by our chiefs, are a testimony of the effectiveness of our heritage-based strategies in addressing contemporary realities,” he explained. The President’s focus on heritage-based strategies and decentralization underscores a commitment to local-level engagement, particularly through traditional leadership. Chiefs, who have been instrumental in peace-building efforts, are seen as vital players in uniting communities and fostering a sense of shared purpose. As the country marks 37 years since the signing of the Unity Accord, which ended the civil strife between Zanu PF and the PF-Zapu, President Mnangagwa used this significant milestone to remind Zimbabweans of the values that have shaped the nation’s progress. “Unity, patriotism, peace as well as love and respect for one another are indispensable values to accelerate the development of our country,” he asserted. The Unity Accord, signed in 1987, remains a pivotal moment in Zimbabwe’s post-independence history, and Mnangagwa’s reference to it calls for a renewed commitment to peace and national reconciliation. While President Mnangagwa has faced scrutiny regarding his constitutional adherence, particularly his statement about stepping down in 2028 as required by the constitution, his consistent rhetoric about unity, peace, and development provides a clear narrative about his vision for the country. The challenge for Mnangagwa, however, remains in balancing his public pledges with the need for genuine democratic reforms. His statement about not staying in power beyond 2028, in accordance with the constitution, invites further scrutiny into whether his actions will align with this promise. In conclusion, President Mnangagwa’s insistence on Vision 2030 being on course, along with his emphasis on national unity and grassroots development, presents a roadmap for Zimbabwe’s future. However, his adherence to the constitution and his commitment to democratic processes will remain key indicators of his sincerity in achieving the vision he has outlined. “Let us therefore, look ahead to a brighter future as we continuously discover the strength that resides in our diversity, culture, and traditions,” Mnangagwa concluded, encapsulating his vision for Zimbabwe’s unity and progress.TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings. The quarterback is trying to lead Tampa Bay to a fourth consecutive division title, and he thinks the Buccaneers (7-6) are going to have to play even better down the stretch not only to achieve their goal of earning a playoff berth but making a deep postseason run. “We will take wins. I don’t really care how it looks,” Mayfield said after a sloppy 28-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders lifted Tampa Bay back over .500 in its bid to overcome a stretch in which it lost five of six games. “But offensively, we will have to be a lot more consistent for us to be able to make this push that we want to do, and we know that,” Mayfield added. “There is a lot of ball left, and we have to continue to get better.” Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders. He also turned the ball over three times in the first half to help Las Vegas stay close until the fourth quarter. This is the third straight season the Bucs have needed a strong stretch run to pull out of a midseason tailspin and give themselves a chance to get back to the postseason. Mayfield has thrown for 28 TDs to match the total he threw in resurrecting a stalled career with Tampa Bay a year ago. The Bucs, 7-1 in December/January games dating to last season, are the only NFC team that made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. “We’ve got four weeks to play. We’re happy to be playing meaningful football in December. We understand what that means,” coach Todd Bowles said. “We have to go out every week and try to squeeze out these games, but it feels good.” What’s working The improvement of the running game has been a big part of the team’s success. The Bucs rushed for 152 yards against the Raiders, giving them 100-plus on the ground in 10 of 13 games. They reached that number in nine of 34 games over the previous two regular seasons. Rachaad White scored the team’s 14th rushing touchdown. That’s one more than the Bucs had combined in 2022 (five) and 2023 (eight). What needs help While the offensive line opened gaping holes for the running game against Las Vegas, it failed to provide adequate pass protection for Mayfield. The Raiders had four sacks and eight quarterback hits. Mayfield was intercepted twice and lost a fumble that led to Las Vegas’ only touchdown. Stock up Rookie WR Jalen McMillan had four receptions for 59 yards and two TDs — all season highs — against the Raiders. He’s the first Tampa Bay rookie with multiple TDs receiving in a game since O.J. Howard in 2017. Stock down Rookie punter Jack Browning didn’t distinguish himself in his Bucs debut. After hitting a 49-yarder that was returned 16 yards on his first punt, he had a 39-yarder returned 14 yards and a 40-yarder that Raiders punt returner Ameer Abdullah was able to fair catch at the Las Vegas 20. “It’s a work in progress,” Bowles said of how Browning, the third punter the Bucs have used this season, looked. “I’m going to brush it off to rookie jitters and we’ll go from there.” Injuries S Antoine Winfield Jr (knee) and RB Bucky Irving (back) were lost during the first half against the Raiders. Bowles said Monday that Winfield may be sidelined a couple of weeks, meaning he could miss road games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. Irving’s status will be determined later in the week. Key numbers 19, 371⁄2. LB Lavonte David continues to impress in his 13th season. He had a sack, quarterback hit and fumble recovery against Las Vegas. The fumble recovery was the 19th of his career, most among players since he entered the NFL in 2012. He has 371⁄2 career sacks, including four this season. Next up Visit the Chargers, the only opponent the Bucs will face over the remaining four games that has a winning record. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield already has matched his career high for touchdown passes in a season, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won three straight games to climb back to the top of the NFC South standings. The quarterback is trying to lead Tampa Bay to a fourth consecutive division title, and he thinks the Buccaneers (7-6) are going to have to play even better down the stretch not only to achieve their goal of earning a playoff berth but making a deep postseason run. “We will take wins. I don’t really care how it looks,” Mayfield said after a sloppy 28-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders lifted Tampa Bay back over .500 in its bid to overcome a stretch in which it lost five of six games. “But offensively, we will have to be a lot more consistent for us to be able to make this push that we want to do, and we know that,” Mayfield added. “There is a lot of ball left, and we have to continue to get better.” Mayfield threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns against the Raiders. He also turned the ball over three times in the first half to help Las Vegas stay close until the fourth quarter. This is the third straight season the Bucs have needed a strong stretch run to pull out of a midseason tailspin and give themselves a chance to get back to the postseason. Mayfield has thrown for 28 TDs to match the total he threw in resurrecting a stalled career with Tampa Bay a year ago. The Bucs, 7-1 in December/January games dating to last season, are the only NFC team that made the playoffs each of the past four seasons. “We’ve got four weeks to play. We’re happy to be playing meaningful football in December. We understand what that means,” coach Todd Bowles said. “We have to go out every week and try to squeeze out these games, but it feels good.” What’s working The improvement of the running game has been a big part of the team’s success. The Bucs rushed for 152 yards against the Raiders, giving them 100-plus on the ground in 10 of 13 games. They reached that number in nine of 34 games over the previous two regular seasons. Rachaad White scored the team’s 14th rushing touchdown. That’s one more than the Bucs had combined in 2022 (five) and 2023 (eight). What needs help While the offensive line opened gaping holes for the running game against Las Vegas, it failed to provide adequate pass protection for Mayfield. The Raiders had four sacks and eight quarterback hits. Mayfield was intercepted twice and lost a fumble that led to Las Vegas’ only touchdown. Stock up Rookie WR Jalen McMillan had four receptions for 59 yards and two TDs — all season highs — against the Raiders. He’s the first Tampa Bay rookie with multiple TDs receiving in a game since O.J. Howard in 2017. Stock down Rookie punter Jack Browning didn’t distinguish himself in his Bucs debut. After hitting a 49-yarder that was returned 16 yards on his first punt, he had a 39-yarder returned 14 yards and a 40-yarder that Raiders punt returner Ameer Abdullah was able to fair catch at the Las Vegas 20. “It’s a work in progress,” Bowles said of how Browning, the third punter the Bucs have used this season, looked. “I’m going to brush it off to rookie jitters and we’ll go from there.” Injuries S Antoine Winfield Jr (knee) and RB Bucky Irving (back) were lost during the first half against the Raiders. Bowles said Monday that Winfield may be sidelined a couple of weeks, meaning he could miss road games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. Irving’s status will be determined later in the week. Key numbers 19, 37 1/2. LB Lavonte David continues to impress in his 13th season. He had a sack, quarterback hit and fumble recovery against Las Vegas. The fumble recovery was the 19th of his career, most among players since he entered the NFL in 2012. He has 37 1/2 career sacks, including four this season. Next up Visit the Chargers, the only opponent the Bucs will face over the remaining four games that has a winning record. ___ NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Fred Goodall, The Associated PressTrump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?
