Audible Signals and Alarm Market Insights: the Market to be Worth $1.61 Billion by 2029 - Arizton 11-26-2024 12:44 AM CET | Associations & Organizations Press release from: ABNewswire According to Arizton's latest research report, the global audible signals and alarm market [ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/audible-signals-and-alarm-market ] is growing at a CAGR of 4.97% during 2023-2029. Looking for More Information? Click: [ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/audible-signals-and-alarm-market ] Report Scope: Market Size (2029): $1.61 Billion Market Size (2023): $1.20 Billion CAGR (2023-2029):4.97% Historic Year: 2020-2022 Base Year: 2023 Forecast Year: 2024-2029 Market Segmentation: Product, Applications, Distribution Channel, and Geography Geographical Analysis: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa The audible signal and alarm market is experiencing a notable shift toward customization, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. As demand for personalized solutions increases, customers are seeking products that allow them to adjust the volume, tone, and duration of alarms to better suit their specific needs. This growing emphasis on customization enhances functionality and user satisfaction, providing greater control over auditory environments. Companies across the industry are responding by offering tailored solutions that cater to diverse requirements, setting themselves apart in a competitive market and fostering customer loyalty. This trend not only meets the evolving demands of consumers but also positions manufacturers as innovative leaders in the field. Customized Audible Signal and Alarm Solutions Gaining Momentum The market for audible signals and alarms has seen a significant shift toward customization in recent years, driven by advancements in technology and evolving consumer preferences. This trend is primarily fueled by the growing desire for personalized products that offer enhanced functionality and user experience. Consumers are increasingly seeking solutions that allow them to adjust the volume, tone, and duration of alarms to meet their specific needs, providing greater control over their auditory environment and improving overall satisfaction. Several companies are capitalizing on this demand for customized solutions. For example, PATLITE Corporation offers the 162mm Revolving Warning Light RT-VF, which features an MP3 player with an SD card for easy programming of message data and allows for adjustable volume control. Additionally, PATLITE (U.S.A.) Corporation offers the LKEH Combination Alarm Signal Tower Series, which includes customizable MP3 voice alerts and high-volume sound, helping businesses reduce downtime caused by accidents or equipment failures. Similarly, Auer Signal GmbH provides custom-made signaling devices, including bespoke designs and adaptations, which allow for tailored solutions that meet unique customer needs. Conair also offers customizable alarm kits for bins, granulators, and hoppers, enabling businesses to signal high or low material levels accurately. In addition to meeting consumer demand, the customization of audible signals and alarms allows manufacturers to differentiate themselves in a competitive market. By offering tailored solutions, companies can target niche markets and specific customer segments, establishing themselves as innovators and customer-focused leaders. This strategy not only drives brand loyalty but also fosters repeat business, further solidifying their position in the market. The Global Demand for Audible Signal and Alarm Systems Across Key Regions - Across the APAC region, there is growing awareness of safety in workplaces and public spaces, driving investments in safety initiatives, including the installation of audible signals and alarms. China and India are leading contributors to this market growth, driven by the expansion of commercial buildings and the rising hospitality sector. - In Europe, compliance with international standards, such as those set by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and European Committee for Standardization (CEN), is driving the adoption of audible signaling solutions. Industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics are driving demand for alarms to ensure worker safety and operational efficiency. - In North America, the healthcare sector is a major consumer of audible signaling devices, used for patient monitoring, emergency notifications, and security purposes in hospitals and care facilities. Additionally, in regions prone to extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, audible alarms are vital for issuing evacuation orders and alerting residents to imminent threats. - High crime rates in parts of Latin America, including Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela, create strong demand for audible alarms as both deterrents and emergency response mechanisms. Insurance companies often require alarm systems for coverage, further driving their adoption among businesses and homeowners. - In the MEA region, the oil and gas industry play a key role in the economy, and audible alarms are widely deployed for security purposes, especially in areas facing political instability. These alarms are crucial for alerting residents and authorities to security threats, such as intrusions or terrorist attacks. Offline Distribution Channels Boosting Demand for Audible Signal and Alarms Offline distribution channels are playing an increasingly important role in driving the demand for audible signals and alarms, enhancing their accessibility, reliability, and visibility across various industries. Physical stores, industrial suppliers, and safety equipment retailers offer customers the opportunity to interact directly with these products, experiencing sound quality, functionality, and durability firsthand. This tactile experience builds trust and confidence in the products, boosting demand. Additionally, offline channels provide valuable product demonstrations and expert guidance from trained sales representatives. These professionals educate customers about the features and benefits of audible signal and alarm systems, reinforcing their importance for safety and regulatory compliance. The immediacy of offline channels also caters to urgent needs. Unlike online platforms with shipping delays, physical stores offer on-the-spot access to products, enabling quick solutions for emergency replacements or new installations. Moreover, offline channels often provide customized solutions and professional consultations, tailoring products to meet specific safety requirements. Brand visibility is another advantage of offline distribution, as physical stores showcase products and participate in trade shows, increasing exposure to potential customers. Finally, after sales support, including repair and maintenance services, strengthens customer loyalty and ensures the long-term reliability of these safety devices. Offline distribution channels thus continue to thrive by providing immediate access, expertise, and ongoing support, fueling demand for audible signal and alarm systems. Looking for More Information? Click: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/audible-signals-and-alarm-market Key Company Profiles * Carrier * Eaton * Federal Signal Corporation * Honeywell International * PATLITE Corporation * Abhishek Fire Protection Private Limited * Atlas Technologies Corporation * Auer Signal GmbH * Aervoe Industries Inc * D.G. Controls * Duomo UK * Eurofyre * E2S Warning Signals * Hangzhou YASONG Electronic Co., Ltd. * Halma plc * Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. * Hochiki America Corporation * J.Fuhr GmbH * Johnson Controls * Leuze Electronic * Moflash Signalling Limited * NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc * Pepperl+Fuchs * Potter Electric Signal Company * Pfannenberg * Qlight * Robert Bosch * Rockwell Automation Inc. * R. STAHL AG * sm electrics GmbH * Schneider Electric * Sirena S.p.A. * Siemens * SIGNAWORKS A DIVISION OF EXCEL CONTROLS, INC * Securiton AG * Varistor Technologies Pvt. Ltd. * WERMA Signaltechnik GmbH + Co. KG Market Segmentation Product * Alarm * Beacon and Strobe * Bells and Horns Applications * Oil & Gas * Chemical Industry * Pharmaceutics * Power Industries * Others Distribution Channel * Offline * Online Geography North America * The U.S. * Canada Europe * Germany * France * Russia * The U.K. * Italy * Spain * Switzerland APAC * China * India * Japan * South Korea * Australia Latin America * Brazil * Mexico * Argentina * Chile Middle East & Africa * Turkey * Saudi Arabia * The UAE * South Africa The Arizton Advisory & Intelligence market research report provides valuable market insights for industry stakeholders, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists aiming to gain a thorough understanding of the audible signals and alarm market. Request for Free Sample to get a glance of the report now: [ https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/audible-signals-and-alarm-market ] What Key Findings Our Research Analysis Reveals? 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Doug Aitken’s Poetic Tableau of Southern CaliforniaAppLovin Co. ( NASDAQ:APP – Get Free Report ) gapped down before the market opened on Friday following insider selling activity. The stock had previously closed at $318.24, but opened at $309.00. AppLovin shares last traded at $309.94, with a volume of 1,995,050 shares traded. Specifically, CFO Matthew Stumpf sold 21,101 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $332.67, for a total transaction of $7,019,669.67. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 213,336 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $70,970,487.12. This represents a 9.00 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, Director Craig Scott Billings sold 18,000 shares of AppLovin stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $318.94, for a total value of $5,740,920.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 2,987 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $952,673.78. The trade was a 85.77 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . In other news, CTO Vasily Shikin sold 593,588 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $319.37, for a total transaction of $189,574,199.56. Following the sale, the chief technology officer now owns 3,919,024 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,251,618,694.88. This trade represents a 13.15 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link . Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on APP shares. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of AppLovin from $250.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on AppLovin from $160.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 7th. Loop Capital increased their target price on AppLovin from $181.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded AppLovin from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $103.00 to $150.00 in a research note on Monday, October 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of AppLovin from $105.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, fourteen have issued a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, AppLovin currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $222.96. AppLovin Stock Performance The stock has a market cap of $111.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 101.00, a PEG ratio of 3.92 and a beta of 1.86. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $181.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $117.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.70, a current ratio of 2.41 and a quick ratio of 2.41. AppLovin ( NASDAQ:APP – Get Free Report ) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The company reported $1.25 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.92 by $0.33. AppLovin had a net margin of 26.85% and a return on equity of 122.24%. The business had revenue of $1.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.13 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.30 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 38.6% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that AppLovin Co. will post 4.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Institutional Trading of AppLovin Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of APP. SOA Wealth Advisors LLC. bought a new stake in AppLovin in the third quarter worth $59,000. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of AppLovin in the 3rd quarter worth $3,211,000. Invst LLC increased its holdings in shares of AppLovin by 23.2% in the 3rd quarter. Invst LLC now owns 6,812 shares of the company’s stock worth $889,000 after buying an additional 1,284 shares during the last quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC raised its position in shares of AppLovin by 272.0% during the 3rd quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 305 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 223 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Toronto Dominion Bank lifted its holdings in shares of AppLovin by 38.8% in the 3rd quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 25,174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,286,000 after acquiring an additional 7,039 shares during the last quarter. 41.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. AppLovin Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) AppLovin Corporation engages in building a software-based platform for advertisers to enhance the marketing and monetization of their content in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software Platform and Apps. The company's software solutions include AppDiscovery, a marketing software solution, which matches advertiser demand with publisher supply through auctions; MAX, an in-app bidding software that optimizes the value of a publisher's advertising inventory by running a real-time competitive auction; Adjust, a measurement and analytics marketing platform that provides marketers with the visibility, insights, and tools needed to grow their apps from early stage to maturity; and Wurl, a connected TV platform, which distributes streaming video for content companies and provides advertising and publishing solutions through its AdPool, ContentDiscovery, and Global FAST Pass products. See Also Receive News & Ratings for AppLovin Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for AppLovin and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

The University of Lagos has emerged winner in the Chartered Financial Analyst Society Nigeria ethics challenge. Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State, and Covenant University, Ogun State won the second and third positions respectively. The CFA Society Nigeria is an annual University Ethics Challenge, with First Bank of Nigeria as the primary sponsor. The 2024 edition marked a significant milestone, with a record of 28 universities from across Nigeria participating, culminating in the final competition where eight universities, competed for top honors. The eight universities included OAU, UNILAG, CU, Madonna University, Lagos State University, University of Ilorin, University of Ibadan, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, qualified for the financial challenge that took place in Lagos. While explaining how the contest works, President, CFA Society Nigeria, Ibukun Oyedeji, explained that teams of four students analysed a real-world case containing a variety of ethical dilemmas. “Students learn about and apply the principles of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. Teams formulate solutions and present results to a panel of judges who score each presentation and award the top three winners. This event is a great way for students to gain valuable, real-world experience, expand their understanding of fundamental ethical principles, and network with top investment professionals from the area who volunteer at the event,” she said. Oyedeji, echoed similar sentiments, explaining that the Ethics Challenge was conceived seven years ago to address the growing need for ethical values in the financial sector. Oyedeji explained that the competition’s primary goal was to educate university students about the importance of ethics before they enter the workforce, ensuring that they not only understand what is right or wrong but also abide by ethical principles. The initiative aims to equip future financial professionals with the moral compass necessary to make sound decisions that benefit both their organisations and society at large. Related News Covenant University ranks first in W’Africa UNILAG students kick over N300,000 Ghana trip fee How I turned down N800,000 from MKO Abiola — Sowore The competition, which began with just two participating universities, has expanded over the years, with 28 universities now engaged. Oyedeji stressed that CFA Society Nigeria’s mission was to reach every university in the country, establishing investment clubs and providing students with the tools they needed to thrive in the professional world. While there are financial prizes for the winners, he emphasised that the true value lied in the knowledge and confidence the students gain through participation. Also speaking, Group Head of Financial Institutions and Multilaterals at First Bank of Nigeria, Sheyi Shetan, said the rationale behind the bank’s backing of the competition’s ethical decision-making has been key to the bank’s longevity, and the organisation sees it as its responsibility to instill these values in the next generation of financial leaders. Shetan highlighted that First Bank, as the country’s oldest financial institution with over 130 years of history, had long been committed to upholding ethical standards in all aspects of its operations. Shetan also stressed that the competition offered a platform to inspire young professionals to make ethical decisions as they rise to positions of authority in the future. Also in attendance was Deputy Director of CFA Society Nigeria, Yemi Ajagun, who explained that the competition was not just about theoretical knowledge but about instilling the right values that would guide the students throughout their careers. Ajagun pointed out that ethics was at the core of professional excellence and that no amount of technical expertise could compensate for a lack of integrity. The competition also draws attention to the growing collaboration between academia and industry. As Ajagun mentioned, while Nigerian students were often highly intelligent, they needed practical exposure to the realities of the workforce. He said, “CFA Society Nigeria’s initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the skills required in the professional world.”With Big 12 title game spot still in play, CU Buffs look to rally after humbling defeat

Just one mutation can make H5N1 bird flu a threat to humans, California researchers sayAdele has said she will miss her residency shows “terribly” but needs to “move on” after playing her 100th and final show in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The British singer-songwriter, 36, launched Weekends With Adele, located at The Colosseum theatre in Caesars Palace in November 2022. In July, she announced she would be taking a “big break” from music after her run of of sell-out shows at the venue, which seats around 4,000 people. In a social media post on Monday, she said: “Well what an adventure! Las Vegas you’ve been so good to me. “This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about, lost and broken to healed and thriving! “Seems so fitting in the end. The only thing left to do in this case is move on.” The Easy On Me star made a return to the spotlight in 2021 when she released her fourth album, 30. Adele said: “These 100 shows have been so easy to love. “They were all completely different because I got to really be with every single person in the room every night. “I’ve loved every single second of it and I am so proud of it! I will miss it terribly, and I will miss you all terribly too. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! See you next time.” Videos posted online from her concert on Saturday show the singer getting tearful as she bid farewell to Vegas. “It’s been wonderful and I will miss it terribly and I will miss you terribly,” she said. “I don’t know when I next want to perform again.” The singer, full name Adele Adkins, shared an emotional embrace with Celine Dion after she spotted the music artist in the audience during her Las Vegas show last month. In August, Adele played shows in a purpose-built outdoor arena in Munich, with capacity for 80,000 people per night, and told fans on the last night that they would not be seeing her for a “long time”.AP Business SummaryBrief at 3:07 p.m. EST

Support Independent Arts Journalism As an independent publication, we rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, consider becoming a member today . Already a member? Sign in here. Support Hyperallergic’s independent arts journalism for as little as $8 per month. Become a Member DÜSSELDORF, Germany — The first comprehensive survey in Germany of the American feminist artist and video pioneer Lynn Hershman Leeson, at the Julia Stoschek Foundation, Düsseldorf, is an exhilarating, if anxiety-inducing, experience. As an early adapter of video technology, the artist was one of the first to grapple with the fraught potential of digital tools. The survey, featuring video installations, photography, and mixed media, sees the artist wielding a camera in an intimate and confessional way, using it to probe notions of authenticity and truth, and critiquing digital images themselves as a rapidly proliferating means of surveillance. In this sense, the show’s title, Are Our Eyes Targets? , is particularly apt, and chilling: Eyes, the saying goes, are the windows to the soul — but in our age, baring one’s soul to the camera carries a hefty price tag. The more advanced digital tech becomes, Hershman Leeson seems to warn, the more vigilant we must all be against its lurid seductions. Upon entering the space, visitors are immediately confronted by multiple portraits: The artist’s face populates all six video channels showing excerpts from Hershman Leeson’s seminal video-art series, The Electronic Diaries of Lynn Hershman Leeson 1984–2019 (1984–2019). Transparent glass partitions divide the screens, so that the images seem to interpenetrate one another. The visual cornucopia is a striking embodiment of how the artist saw herself: as an enigma, splintered by trauma. In imagistic snippets, aided by expressionistic, dreamy clips from early cinema, she tells of domestic sexual and physical abuse she suffered as a child. Heartbreaking, dark, and brave, the work powerfully breaks the taboo of speaking of such trauma outside a psychoanalyst’s office. But it is the video’s intimacy that is most compelling: The whisper, the close-up, the averted gaze — all enhance a sense of a diaristic, confessional closeness, in a way that builds a kind of conspiracy between artist and viewer. Other snippets depict Hershman Leeson’s self-described “private apocalypse”: divorce, wildly fluctuating weight, binging, sudden life-threatening illness. Yet a sense of healing is also felt in these voiceovers, such as when she narrates the experience of a sudden feeling of déjà vu upon her abusive father’s death, as well as descriptions of her daughter’s birth and her new marriage. Elsewhere, she expands the scope of Electronic Diaries to include interviews with scientists. Taking a cue from her own intimate relationship with video, she imagines a Cyborgian future in which humans merge with technology. At first, this merger sounds vaguely optimistic. But by the end of the project, she’s clearly ambivalent: In 2019, the last year of the series, she encoded the series’s video archive onto a strand of DNA to create a durable archive (the lifespan of the genetic material is longer than that of a hard-drive), yet bemoans the invasiveness of that very procedure. Get the latest art news, reviews and opinions from Hyperallergic. Daily Weekly Opportunities The dark note shouldn’t come as a surprise. In the acerbic “Paranoid,” (1968–2022), which opens the Stoschek show, a wig with butterfly pins nested inside a glass harrasses visitors as they approach with words like: “You think you’re so clever,” “Please go away,” and “Look at someone else. Look at yourself.” And as early as 1994, the artist was delivering grim messages of digital dependency, aggression, and intrusiveness in works such as “Seduction of Cyborg,” also included at Stoschek, which follows a young woman who gets sucked into her computer screen. Another work, “CybeRoberta” (1996), comprised of a seemingly ordinary doll sitting inside a glass vitrine, allows viewers to access a designated website via a QR code displayed on the wall and then to change the position of “Roberta”’s digital eye to see real-time images of themselves in the gallery. Needless to say, finding myself so thoroughly surveilled by a seemingly benign toy was morbidly riveting, but also genuinely disconcerting. A more recent video, “Shadow Stalker” (2018–21) confronts the controversial surveillance software Predpol , which uses data analytics to allegedly predict crime. In it, a Black woman revolutionary, played by Tessa Thompson, decries a culture of paranoia created from racialized data-assisted policing. In portraying the escalation of techno-social dystopias, Hershman Leeson reminds viewers that digital technologies and the images they help capture and disseminate were never neutral receptacles of private truths, but instead have always been political battlegrounds. Lynn Hershman Leeson: Are Our Eyes Targets? continues at the Julia Stoschek Foundation (Schanzenstraße 54, Düsseldorf, Germany) through February 2, 2025. The exhibition was organized by Lisa Long and Line Ajan. We hope you enjoyed this article! Before you keep reading, please consider supporting Hyperallergic ’s journalism during a time when independent, critical reporting is increasingly scarce. Unlike many in the art world, we are not beholden to large corporations or billionaires. Our journalism is funded by readers like you , ensuring integrity and independence in our coverage. We strive to offer trustworthy perspectives on everything from art history to contemporary art. We spotlight artist-led social movements, uncover overlooked stories, and challenge established norms to make art more inclusive and accessible. With your support, we can continue to provide global coverage without the elitism often found in art journalism. If you can, please join us as a member today . Millions rely on Hyperallergic for free, reliable information. By becoming a member, you help keep our journalism free, independent, and accessible to all. Thank you for reading. Share Copied to clipboard Mail Bluesky Threads LinkedIn Facebook

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration is set to be less diverse than President Joe Biden's administration, but several people of color and women appear likely to serve in top roles. While Trump vigorously campaigned against diversity and inclusion efforts in business and government, his Cabinet selections and other high-profile staffing choices include some barrier-breaking nominations. The Cabinet, if confirmed, is set to be one-third women and include some historic firsts. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick to lead the State Department, would be the first Latino secretary of state. Scott Bessent, an American hedge fund manager and Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, would be the first openly gay man in that post. Susie Wiles, Trump’s choice for White House chief of staff, will also be the first woman to serve in the position. Scott Turner, a former NFL player who led the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council in the first Trump term, will serve as secretary of housing and urban development. Turner, who is Black, will be the fourth confirmed HUD secretary of color since 2014. Neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who is also Black, served in that post under Trump. Trump's first administration also included some historic firsts, including Veteran spy Gina Haspel serving as the first female director of the CIA, but, overall, it still lagged behind his predecessors on diversity. The incoming administration is set to include some people of color in other high-profile roles. Vivek Ramaswamy, a former biotechnology executive and 2024 GOP presidential candidate, will co-lead an outside advisory committee on government efficiency with billionaire Elon Musk. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, is Trump's pick to serve as director of national intelligence, the chief coordinator of the nation's intelligence departments. Gabbard is of Samoan descent and Ramaswamy is Indian American. Mehmet Oz, a former TV doctor who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Pennsylvania, has been tapped by Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And Janette Nesheiwat, a physician and Fox News personality, is Trump's pick to serve as surgeon general. Nesheiwat is the daughter of Christian Jordanian immigrants; Oz is Turkish American and would be the first Muslim to serve in the role. Trump’s Cabinet also includes a wide breadth of ideological diversity with some nominees holding views broadly considered eccentric in Washington. Others have clashing opinions on priorities for the incoming administration like trade and foreign policy. The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy. See more about AP’s democracy initiative here . The AP is solely responsible for all content.Chuck Woolery’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Late ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Had

1 Cathie Wood Stock to Buy Now and Hold for Long-Term UpsideI've been reliably informed that some people want nothing more than a really big wolf to ride around on. Behold: Soulframe answers, with its latest teaser trailer showing off Orengall's new fable, which lets you forge a pact with the wolf. Which means big wolf. I mean, all wolves are big, but that one's really big. The teaser trailer was debuted at the end of this week's Soulframe developer stream leading up to their enhanced pre-alpha—called Preludes—and eventually full public access to Soulframe. In it, the protagonist Envoy summons wolves to ride, battle alongside, and even uses wolf powers to contribute to their exploration and combat. The developer stream showed off Soulframe's most recent updates, like the Silent Rose Cave that will serve as its first player social hub area with NPCs to talk to, side quests to grab, and other people to meet. There's also the aforementioned new fable for Orengall, as well as new environmental challenges and hazards that show up during dungeon delves. "Ever since we started letting players get their hands on Soulframe earlier this year in our Pre-Alpha playtests, things have ramped up in the best way possible," said Geoff Crookes, Soulframe creative director, in a press release. "We've always had a greater vision for what we aspire Soulframe to be, but feedback from the community will always remain our north star. That community feedback paves a tailored roadmap on changes to make and focus on in our current Pre-Alpha around nearly every aspect of the game as we ramp things up for full public access. We hear the feedback around combat and lack of social features, which is why you’ve seen those elements become major focuses for us as we add new things like social hubs." You can watch the full hour Soulframe Devstream 3 on YouTube , or embedded below. You can also just watch one funny bug they showed off . The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.

Polls close in Ghana's general election overshadowed by worst economic crisis in a generationStocks closed higher on Wall Street, giving the market its fifth gain in a row and notching another record high for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Friday. The Dow added 1%, and the Nasdaq composite tacked on 0.2%. Retailers had some of the biggest gains. Gap soared after reporting quarterly results that easily beat analysts’ estimates. EchoStar fell after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company’s Dish Network unit. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. On Friday: The S&P 500 rose 20.63 points, or 0.3%, to 5,969.34. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 426.16 points, or 1%, to 44,296.51. The Nasdaq composite rose 31.23 points, or 0.2%, to 19,003.65. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 42.65 points, or 1.8%, to 2,406.67. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 98.72 points, or 1.7%. The Dow is up 851.52 points, or 2%. The Nasdaq is up 323.53 points, or 1.7%. The Russell 2000 is up 102.84 points, or 4.5%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,199.51 points, or 25.1%. The Dow is up 6,606.97 points, or 17.5%. The Nasdaq is up 3,992.30 points, or 26.6%. The Russell 2000 is up 379.60 points, or 18.7%.

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The San Francisco 49ers will start Brandon Allen at quarterback Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in place of an injured Brock Purdy , coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday. Shanahan said star defensive end Nick Bosa also will miss the game with injuries to his left hip and oblique. Left tackle Trent Williams is questionable with an ankle injury and will be a game-time decision. This will be the first time Purdy has missed a start because of an injury since taking over as the 49ers' quarterback in December 2022. Editor's Picks 49ers' 36-game favorite streak in jeopardy 35m Doug Greenberg Torn PCL could sideline Packers' Alexander longer 23h Rob Demovsky Allen has started nine regular-season games since entering the league as a sixth-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016. Three of those starts were for the Denver Broncos in 2019, with the other six for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2020 and 2021. He has been with the 49ers since 2023 and has yet to start a game in San Francisco but has been running the scout team against the defense for much of that time. Purdy, who is dealing with soreness in his right (throwing) shoulder, has been limited in practice this week. He first appeared on the injury report Monday when Shanahan discussed injuries coming out of Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks . Shanahan said then that Purdy would be considered day-to-day because of the shoulder injury. Joshua Dobbs will be the backup on Sunday. Information from ESPN's Nick Wagoner and The Associated Press was included in this report.Suspect charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC after arrest in Pennsylvania

Sarpay Beikman manuscript awards for 2023 announcedThe Tampa Bay Rays have had six of their 2025 regular-season games shifted to the early season due to weather issues from playing outside, Major League Baseball announced Monday. The Rays' usual home, domed Tropicana Field, was damaged by Hurricane Milton last month with almost all of its roof shredded and no possibility of playing there next year. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

Crown closes its case at bush bash shooting trial, defense to begin WednesdayStocks closed higher on Wall Street, giving the market its fifth gain in a row and notching another record high for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Friday. The Dow added 1%, and the Nasdaq composite tacked on 0.2%. Retailers had some of the biggest gains. Gap soared after reporting quarterly results that easily beat analysts’ estimates. EchoStar fell after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company’s Dish Network unit. European markets closed mostly higher and Asian markets ended mixed. On Friday: The S&P 500 rose 20.63 points, or 0.3%, to 5,969.34. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 426.16 points, or 1%, to 44,296.51. The Nasdaq composite rose 31.23 points, or 0.2%, to 19,003.65. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies rose 42.65 points, or 1.8%, to 2,406.67. For the week: The S&P 500 is up 98.72 points, or 1.7%. The Dow is up 851.52 points, or 2%. The Nasdaq is up 323.53 points, or 1.7%. The Russell 2000 is up 102.84 points, or 4.5%. For the year: The S&P 500 is up 1,199.51 points, or 25.1%. The Dow is up 6,606.97 points, or 17.5%. The Nasdaq is up 3,992.30 points, or 26.6%. The Russell 2000 is up 379.60 points, or 18.7%.

MLB shifts six 2025 Rays games to avoid weather issues