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j-win WASHINGTON — American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide Tuesday because of a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive. Government regulators cleared American flights to get airborne about an hour after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a national ground stop for the airline. The order, which prevented planes from taking off, was issued at the airline's request. The airline said in an email that the problem was caused by trouble with vendor technology that maintains its flight operating system. An American Airlines employee wearing looks toward quiet check-in counters Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the Allied Pilots Association, a union representing American Airlines pilots, said the airline told pilots at 7 a.m. Eastern that there was an outage affecting the system known as FOS. It handles different types of airline operations, including dispatch, flight planning, passenger boarding, as well as an airplane's weight and balance data, he said. Some components of FOS have gone down in the past, but a systemwide outage is rare, Tajer said. Flights were delayed across American's major hubs, with only 37% leaving on time, according to Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Out of the 3,901 domestic and international American Airlines flights scheduled for Tuesday, 19 were canceled. Cirium noted that the vast majority of flights departed within two hours of their scheduled departure time. A similar percentage — 36% — arrived at their destinations as scheduled. Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 4,058 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed, with 76 flights canceled. The site had not posted any American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, but showed in the afternoon that 961 American flights were delayed. Cirium said Dallas-Fort Worth, New York's Kennedy Airport and Charlotte, North Carolina, saw the greatest number of delays. Washington, Chicago and Miami experienced considerably fewer delays. Travelers wait in line for security checks Tuesday at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles. Amid the travel problems, significant rain and snow were expected in the Pacific Northwest at least into Christmas Day. Showers and thunderstorms developed in the South. Freezing rain was reported in the Mid-Atlantic region near Baltimore and Washington, and snow fell in New York. Because the holiday travel period lasts weeks, airports and airlines typically have smaller peak days than they do during the rush around Thanksgiving, but the grind of one hectic day followed by another takes a toll on flight crews. Any hiccups — a winter storm or a computer outage — can snowball into massive disruptions. That is how Southwest Airlines stranded 2 million travelers in December 2022, and Delta Air Lines suffered a smaller but significant meltdown after a worldwide technology outage in July caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations even more disruptive than during slower periods. That is especially true for smaller budget airlines that have fewer flights and fewer options for rebooking passengers. Only the largest airlines, including American, Delta and United, have "interline agreements" that let them put stranded customers on another carrier's flights. An American Airlines employee wearing a Santa Claus hat walks through the American terminal Tuesday at Miami International Airport in Miami. This will be the first holiday season since a Transportation Department rule took effect that requires airlines to give customers an automatic cash refund for a canceled or significantly delayed flight. Most air travelers were already eligible for refunds, but they often had to request them. Passengers still can ask to get rebooked, which is often a better option than a refund during peak travel periods. Finding a last-minute flight on another airline tends to be expensive. An American spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline had somewhat of a buffer to manage the delays. The groundings happened as millions of travelers were expected to fly over the next 10 days. The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen 40 million passengers through Jan. 2. Airlines expect to have their busiest days on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. American Airlines employees check in travelers Tuesday in the American terminal at Miami International Airport in Miami. Many flights during the holidays are sold out, which makes cancellations more disruptive than during slower periods. Even with just a brief outage, the cancellations have a cascading effect that can take days to clear up. About 90% of Americans traveling far from home over the holidays will be in cars, according to AAA. "Airline travel is just really high right now, but most people do drive to their destinations, and that is true for every holiday," AAA spokesperson Aixa Diaz said. Gasoline prices are similar to last year. The nationwide average Thursday was $3.04 a gallon, down from $3.13 a year ago, according to AAA. Charging an electric vehicle averages just under 35 cents per per kilowatt hour, but varies by state. Transportation-data firm INRIX says travel times on the nation's highways could be up to 30% longer than normal over the holidays, with Sunday expected to see the heaviest traffic. "It's not the destination, it's the journey," said American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Ralph clearly was not among the travellers on one of more than 350 cancelled or 1,400 delayed flights after a worldwide tech outage caused by an update to Crowdstrike's "Falcon Sensor" software in July of 2023. U.S. airlines carried nearly 863 million travellers in 2023, with Canadian carriers accounting for another 150 million, many of whom experienced lost luggage, flight delays, cancellations, or were bumped off their flights. It's unclear how many of them were compensated for these inconveniences. Suffice it to say, posting a crabby rant on social media might temporarily soothe anger, but it won't put wasted money back in pockets. Money.ca shares what to know in order to be compensated for the three most common air travel headaches. Bags elected to go on a vacay without you? Check off the following: If you expect a large payout, think again. Tariffs (air carrier contracts) limit the compensation amounts for "loss of, damage to, or the delay in delivery of baggage or other personal property." In the case of Air Canada, the maximum payout is $1,500 per passenger in the currency of the country where the baggage was processed. To raise that limit, purchase a Declaration of Higher Value for each leg of the trip. The charge is $0.50 for each $100, in which case the payout limit is $2,500. For Delta Air Lines, passengers are entitled to up to $3,800 in baggage compensation, though how much you'll receive depends on your flight. Delta will pay up to $2,080 for delayed, lost, and damaged baggage for international travellers, almost half of what U.S. domestic passengers can claim. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. Different air carriers and jurisdictions have their own compensation policies when flights are delayed or cancelled. For example, under European Union rules, passengers may receive up to 600 Euros, even when travelling on a non-EU carrier. Similarly, the DOT states that travellers are entitled to a refund "if the airline cancelled a flight, regardless of the reason, and the consumer chooses not to travel." However, US rules regarding delays are complicated. Some air carriers, such as Air Canada, do not guarantee their flight schedules. They're also not liable for cancellations or changes due to "force majeure" such as weather conditions or labour disruptions. If the delay is overnight, only out-of-town passengers will be offered hotel accommodation. Nevertheless, many airlines do offer some compensation for the inconvenience. If your flight is marked delayed for more than 30 minutes, approach the gate agent and politely request food and hotel vouchers to be used within the airport or nearby. In terms of cash compensation, what you'll get can differ significantly based on things like departure location, time, carrier, and ticket class. The DOT offers a helpful delay and cancellations dashboard designed to keep travellers informed about their compensation rights. The dashboard is particularly helpful because, as the DOT states on its website, "whether you are entitled to a refund depends on a lot of factors—such as the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances." The Canadian Transportation Agency is proposing air passenger protection regulations that guarantee financial compensation to travellers experiencing flight delays and cancellations, with the level of compensation varying depending on the situation and how much control the air carrier had. The proposed regulations include the following: The airline is obligated to complete the passenger's itinerary. If the new ticket is for a lower class of service, the air carrier would have to refund the cost difference; if the booking is in a higher class of service, passengers cannot be charged extra. If the passenger declines the ticket, the airline must give a full refund, in addition to the prescribed compensation. For overnight delays, the air carrier needs to provide hotel accommodation and transportation free-of-charge. Again, if you are unsatisfied, the Canadian Transportation Agency or Department of Transportation may advocate on your behalf. Passengers get bumped because airlines overbook. When this happens, the air carrier must compensate you. For international flights in the US, the rate is 200% of your one-way fare to your final destination, with a $675 maximum. If the airline does not make travel arrangements for you, the payout is 400% of your one-way fare to a maximum of $1,350. To qualify, you must check-in by the stated deadline, which on international flights can be up to 3 hours ahead. Keep in mind that if you accept the cash, you are no longer entitled to any further compensation, nor are you guaranteed to be rebooked on a direct flight or similar type of seat. Don't be too quick to give up your boarding pass. Negotiate for the best compensation deal that would include cash, food and hotel vouchers, flight upgrade, lounge passes, as well as mileage points. But avoid being too greedy—if the gate attendant is requesting volunteers and you wait too long, you'll miss the offer. According to Air Canada's tariff, if a passenger is involuntarily bumped, they'll receive $200, in cash or bank draft, for up to a two-hour delay; $400 for a 2-6 hours delay; and $800 if the delay is over six hours. (Air Canada was forced to raise its payouts in 2013 due to passenger complaints.) The new rules would raise the payout significantly: $900 for up to six hours; $1,800 for 6-9; and $2,400 for more than nine hours, all to be paid within 48 hours. Statistically speaking, Delta Airlines is the carrier most likely to bump. A few years ago, Delta raised its payout maximum to $9,950, while United Airlines tops out at $10,000. This story was produced by Money.ca and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on! Get local news delivered to your inbox!

Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein leaves game with left leg injury against LouisvilleLOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Max Brooks' 26 points helped UMass-Lowell defeat Dartmouth 92-83 on Saturday. Brooks added nine rebounds and four steals for the River Hawks (8-4). Quinton Mincey added 20 points while going 7 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and 3 for 4 from the line while he also had six assists. Martin Somerville shot 3 for 10 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, while adding six rebounds. The Big Green (4-6) were led by Connor Amundsen, who posted 28 points and six assists. Cade Haskins added 16 points for Dartmouth. Jayden Williams also recorded 11 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City’s players were booed by their own fans Tuesday after blowing a three-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League to extend their winless run to six games. Jeers rang around the Etihad Stadium after the final whistle of a dramatic 3-3 draw. “They are disappointed. Of course we understand it,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “They are completely right to express what they feel.” After five-straight losses in all competitions, City looked to be cruising to victory after going three up inside 50 minutes. But Feyenoord mounted an improbable comeback and leveled the game in the 89th to leave the home crowd stunned. While the worst losing streak of Guardiola’s managerial career was brought to an end, his wait for a first win since Oct. 26 goes on. Erling Haaland had scored twice, with Ilkay Gundogan also on target to put City in control. But goals from Anis Hadj Moussa in the 75th, Santiago Gimenez in the 82nd and David Hancko in the 89th turned the game on its head. According to stats supplier Opta, it was the first time in Guardiola's managerial career that his team had failed to win a game after leading 3-0. It said it was the first time City had failed to win from that position since 1989. “We lost a lot of games lately, we are fragile and of course we need a victory," Guardiola said. “The game was good for the confidence, we were playing a good level, but the first time something happened we had problems.” A win would have moved City up to fifth in the Champions League standings , but the draw left it 15th with three games remaining in the first phase of the competition. Story continues below video The top eight teams advance to the round of 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th go into a playoff. City’s players, including Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Haaland looked visibly frustrated as they left the field to cheers from the delirious traveling Dutch fans in the away section of the stadium. “If you are 3-0 up at home you can never give it away like this. It is what it is at the moment. The only thing we can do is fight back and stay strong,” City defender Nathan Ake said. City plays Premier League leader Liverpool on Sunday — defeat would leave it 11 points adrift of its title rival. “We will learn for the future. It has been and will be a tough season for us and we have to accept it," said Guardiola, who had a cut on his nose during the game. He said it had been caused when he scratched it with his fingernail. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerMAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said Tuesday. Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference in Maputo late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court's announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%. “From the preliminary survey, in the last 24 hours, 236 acts of violence were recorded throughout the national territory that resulted in 21 deaths, of which two members of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique also died," Ronda said. He said 13 civilians and 12 police were injured. Ronda said 25 vehicles were set on fire, including two police vehicles. He added that 11 police subunits and a penitentiary were attacked and vandalized and 86 inmates were freed. Tensions were high in the country ahead of the The Constitutional Council ruling on Monday and violent protests started immediately after the announcement was made. Footage circulating on various social media platforms showed protesters burning and looting shops in the capital Maputo and the city of Beira, where some city officials were reported to have fled the city. Mondlane has called for a “shutdown” starting Friday but violence in the country has already escalated and the situation remained tense in the capital on Tuesday night following a day of violence and looting by protesters. The country of 34 million people has been on edge since the Oct. 9 general elections . Mondlane’s supporters, mostly hundreds of thousands of young people, have since taken to the streets, and have been met by gunfire from security forces. This brings to more than 150 the number of people who have died from post-election violence since the initial results were announced by the country's electoral body.Heavy travel day off to a rough start after AA briefly grounds all flights

OKLAHOMA ST. (4-2) Jennings 2-3 5-6 11, Ousmane 3-8 5-8 11, Brantley 2-5 5-6 9, Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Thompson 1-9 5-7 7, Avery 5-11 3-4 15, Dean 5-8 2-2 13, Newman 1-3 2-2 4, Keller 1-2 2-4 5, Suemnick 1-1 1-2 3. Totals 21-50 30-41 78. NEVADA (6-1) T.Coleman 2-9 2-2 6, Davidson 9-16 4-7 23, Love 5-5 1-2 11, DuSell 3-5 0-0 8, Sanders 7-10 10-13 27, Rolison 1-3 0-0 3, Hymes 2-3 0-0 4, McBride 2-3 0-1 4, Bailey 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 33-56 17-25 90. Halftime_Nevada 40-33. 3-Point Goals_Oklahoma St. 6-21 (Jennings 2-3, Avery 2-8, Dean 1-2, Keller 1-2, Newman 0-2, Thompson 0-4), Nevada 7-18 (Sanders 3-5, DuSell 2-4, Rolison 1-2, Davidson 1-4, T.Coleman 0-3). Fouled Out_Davis, Rolison. Rebounds_Oklahoma St. 27 (Ousmane 6), Nevada 31 (T.Coleman, McBride 6). Assists_Oklahoma St. 8 (Brantley 3), Nevada 14 (T.Coleman 8). Total Fouls_Oklahoma St. 23, Nevada 26.

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Like humans, many animals form lasting monogamous relationships . Most birds pair up to produce and raise offspring together over many years. However, as with humans, they also commonly “divorce” – terminating the pair bond well before the death of either partner. Our new research examines the link between extreme weather events and divorce in a small monogamous tropical songbird. We found extreme events – at both ends of the spectrum, both wet and dry – increase divorce rates in these birds. With climate patterns becoming increasingly erratic, it’s vital to understand how such extreme events affect the species we share our planet with. If it’s disturbing their love lives , this may have dire consequences for the ability of species to reproduce and survive. Back from the brink of extinction The Seychelles warbler is endemic to the Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean. Once on the brink of extinction, with just 26 birds left in the world, this species now has a stable population on Cousin Island. It’s a great conservation success story – to save the species, the entire island and surrounding sea was turned into a nature reserve in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Seychelles warbler pairs can stay together for up to 15 years . But somewhere between 1% and 16% of partnerships break up every year. Why? It’s thought divorcing may allow these birds to correct for a poor choice of partner. A poor match typically results in a failure to produce chicks and fledglings , which makes the birds reconsider their choice of partner and look elsewhere. But sometimes they divorce for no apparent reason. Many factors could misinform these birds, causing them to separate when it is not in their best interests. Maybe even bad weather. Using a unique dataset spanning decades, we determined the relationship status of all birds on the island over 16 years. We then related that to rainfall data from the local meteorological station . Fair-weather friends We found the probability of divorce was closely associated with the amount of rainfall experienced in the seven months leading up to and during the breeding season. Divorce rates spiked both when rainfall was extreme: either very wet or very dry. A super El Niño event in 1997 caused exceptionally heavy rainfall that year: 1,430mm compared with the average 884mm. Many Seychelles warblers divorced that year (15.3%). More couples also broke up in drought years. It seems these birds tend to stick together when the weather is good, but separate when it turns bad. How weather affects partnership stability Divorce in many species is often directly linked to poor breeding success, when a couple fails to rear young in the prior breeding season. But in our study we found no evidence to suggest that’s an issue in Seychelles warblers. While the period of rainfall that predicted divorce also influenced the ability of these birds to produce offspring, failing to become parents did not make Seychelles warbler pairs more likely to divorce. Some birds that divorced did produce offspring successfully, and some that didn’t produce offspring stayed together. This suggests other, more complex factors may be at play. Extreme weather affects the physical environment, changing food availability , habitat and nesting conditions. Prolonged lack of rain before breeding begins can also affect the health of birds . Maintaining the right body temperature during periods of extreme rainfall is challenging for many bird species . This may increase the level of stress birds experience and increase instability in their partnerships. But it may not necessarily result in a failure to breed altogether. What we can learn from this Our new research sheds light on another heartbreaking consequence of climate change: extreme events are destabilising partnerships in wild animals. Birds such as the Seychelles warbler are particularly vulnerable to these changes because, like many other species, their reproductive strategies are closely linked to environmental conditions. As we continue to face the challenges posed by climate change, studies such as this are essential. They offer vital information for conservationists working to protect species that are highly sensitive to their environment. This is especially important particularly for isolated populations that can’t move to adjust. As extreme weather is becoming more common, we will likely see more dramatic shifts in the social structures of many species, affecting not only their survival but the entire ecosystems they inhabit.Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women's sports Caitlin Clark has been named the AP Female Athlete of the Year after raising the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both college and the WNBA. She led Iowa to the national championship game, was the top pick in the WNBA draft and captured rookie of the year honors in the league. Fans packed sold-out arenas and millions of television viewers followed her journey on and off the court. Clark's exploits also put other women's sports leagues in the spotlight. A group of 74 sports journalists from AP and its members voted on the award. Other athletes who received votes included Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and boxer Imane Khelif. Clark’s only the fourth women’s basketball player to win the award since it was first given in 1931. Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera 'Aida' in a new production Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years. The 40-year-old takes on the title role of the enslaved Ethiopian princess torn between love for an Egyptian warrior and loyalty to her country. It’s a part that comes weighted with history, especially for a Black soprano at the Met, where Leontyne Price embodied the role from her first performance in 1961 until her retirement in 1985. Blue tells The Associated Press she’s long looked up to Price, and directors who have worked with her say the singer is ready for the challenge. Blue’s Met debut in ‘Aida’ will happen New Year’s Eve. Centuries-old angels uncovered at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere BOSTON (AP) — Conservators have uncovered eight angels in a historic Boston church that counted Paul Revere as a bell ringer and played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The angels were painted in the early 18th century but painted over in 1912 as part of a renovation of the Old North Church. Inspired by research showing the existence of at least 20 angels, conservators for the past four months have been removing the white paint that covered the eight angels located on the balcony's arches in the church sanctuary. The public is now able to view them. Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26 Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort. The country's skiing federation says the incident took place at the Arosa resort in Switzerland. The 26-year-old Hediger competed at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. Hediger achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season. Her best result was a second place in St. Moritz in January. NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” kicks off with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in the second game. The streaming giant agreed to a three-year contract in May to carry Christmas Day games. Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — Freshly baked pretzels, shining tree lights and sleds in the snow lend a ruddy warmth to an unlikely collection of Bavarian-themed chalets in the mountains of Washington state. Decades ago, the town of Leavenworth was a near ghost town, one of the poorest parts of the Pacific Northwest. The mines and the sawmill had closed, and even the railroad left. That’s when desperate business owners took a serious gamble -- reinventing the community in the vision of an alpine village. More than half a century later, the result brings tourists from near and far -- especially during the holidays, when Leavenworth takes on the flavor of a German Christmas market. Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Urena said. Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth while producing the first shutout of the NFL season, 34-0 over the hapless New Orleans Saints. Green Bay improved to 11-4 and earned its fifth postseason appearance in six years. New Orleans played without injured quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara. Rookie Spencer Rattler started and went 15 of 30 for 153 yards with an interception and a fumble. The Packers have won nine of their last 11 games. Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin. The actor had been charged in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe in October 2021. Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew on Monday the appeal of a July decision at trial to dismiss the charge. The decision to drop the appeal solidifies the decision by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer halfway through trial to dismiss the case on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense. An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race SYDNEY (AP) — There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. An all-Filipino crew of 15 sailors will make it another when the annual ocean classic begins in Sydney Harbor on Thursday. With veteran sailor Ernesto Echauz at the helm, Centennial 7 will embark on the 628-nautical mile race. The boat itself is no stranger to the race. Previously, the TP52 yacht was known as Celestial and claimed the Sydney to Hobart overall handicap victory in 2022 under Sam Haynes after being runner-up the year before.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Monday.Com MNDY , and it's important for retail traders to take note.\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MNDY often signals that someone has privileged information. Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Monday.Com. This is not a typical pattern. The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 30% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $28,350, and 9 calls, totaling $611,070. What's The Price Target? Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $230.0 to $350.0 for Monday.Com over the recent three months. Volume & Open Interest Trends In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Monday.Com stands at 463.89, with a total volume reaching 414.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Monday.Com, situated within the strike price corridor from $230.0 to $350.0, throughout the last 30 days. Monday.Com 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot Noteworthy Options Activity: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume MNDY CALL TRADE BULLISH 11/29/24 $9.0 $5.1 $9.0 $275.00 $270.0K 1.3K 0 MNDY CALL TRADE BEARISH 01/17/25 $36.9 $34.6 $35.3 $260.00 $70.6K 589 23 MNDY CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $12.7 $12.0 $12.5 $300.00 $58.7K 360 29 MNDY CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 01/17/25 $60.7 $57.4 $59.0 $230.00 $47.2K 154 8 MNDY CALL TRADE BULLISH 01/17/25 $41.2 $39.4 $41.2 $250.00 $41.2K 1.3K 10 About Monday.Com Monday.com is a provider of work management software delivered via a cloud-based software-as-a-service, or SaaS model. The firm's solutions offer flexible and highly customizable tools to digitize business processes across countless use cases. Monday's offering supports workflow management across departments, real-time visibility and accountability, and automation capabilities. Monday also offers prepackaged CRM and DevOps management solutions, in addition to standalone survey and digital whiteboard tools. As of 2023, Monday served over 225,000 customers in more than 200 countries. Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Monday.Com, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance. Current Position of Monday.Com With a volume of 607,390, the price of MNDY is up 0.82% at $278.52. RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought. Next earnings are expected to be released in 80 days. Expert Opinions on Monday.Com A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $320.0. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Wells Fargo continues to hold a Overweight rating for Monday.Com, targeting a price of $330. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DA Davidson lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $300.* An analyst from Needham persists with their Buy rating on Monday.Com, maintaining a target price of $350. * An analyst from Piper Sandler has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Monday.Com, which currently sits at a price target of $350. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Neutral rating for Monday.Com, targeting a price of $270. Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely. If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for Monday.Com, Benzinga Pro gives you real-time options trades alerts. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.Following a four-year break, a massive Dogecoin investor has returned to the market, not only raising their DOGE holdings but also making a big investment in the newly founded Rexas Finance (RXS). With DOGE undergoing price corrections even as on-chain activity points to increasing network involvement, the Bitcoin market is providing contradictory signals right now. Rexas Finance , which specializes in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, has attracted interest for its innovative approach and has drawn both new and seasoned investors. This is the reason this significant Dogecoin investor is betting whale-sized on Rexas Finance while grabbing additional DOGE. Why Would the Dogecoin Investor Want to Pick Up wAdditional DOGE? The price of Dogecoin has been erratic; a recent correction dropped the coin from its $0.42 peak to about $0.37. Dogecoin's on-chain statistics demonstrate a remarkable increase even with these temporary price changes. Large transactions on the Dogecoin blockchain have soared, and the number of active addresses keeps growing, evidence that the currency is still receiving major attention from both institutional investors and ordinary traders. This fresh interest is probably why the massive Dogecoin investor is increasing their DOGE holdings. The foundations of the cryptocurrency are still firm; indications of this are the development of a declining wedge pattern and a possible bull flag configuration. A breakout resulting from this technical configuration would cause DOGE's price to rise back toward $0.47, or maybe more. 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For early investors, there is a big chance since the platform sold over 171 million tokens out of the 200 million accessible and raised over $9.9 million already. The coin is planned to debut for $0.20 on significant exchanges. For individuals who take part in the presale, this shows a possible 150% gain, which makes investments appealing. Rexas Finance is concentrated on community-driven development, unlike many other blockchain initiatives depending on venture financing. This strategy has produced a very active and dedicated investment base convinced of the long-term viability of the platform. Supported by its CertiK audit, the project's emphasis on security, openness, and blockchain technology has given investors confidence. Rexas Finance is fast becoming well-known in the Bitcoin community with listings on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko. The growing interest in Rexas Finance lately is not only speculative. 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With public projects disrupted following the political changeover on August 5 and the interim government exercising caution in spending, the implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP) fell to at least 14-year low in the July-October period of this fiscal year. The government allocated Tk 278,288 crore for the ADP this fiscal year, up 9.6 percent from last fiscal year's revised budget of Tk 254,000 crore. However, in the first four months of FY25, implementing agencies could spend only Tk 21,978 crore, according to data from the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED). They spent Tk 31,692 crore during the same period in the last fiscal year. This was reflected in the drop in the implementation rate, which fell from 11.54 percent to just 7.90 percent year-on-year in the four-month period. The government could implement only 14.25 percent of the ADP in the same period in FY20. According to the IMED officials, all projects under the ADP are on hold as contractors, who fled following the ouster of the Awami League government, are yet to return to work. The ADP implementation rate is usually slow at the beginning of the fiscal year, said Mir Nasir Hossain, managing director of construction company Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd. But this year is different due to the political changeover and anti-discrimination student movement, which impacted the ADP implementation, he said. Besides, the government is identifying project which are not that important, for which the rate of implementation of the ADP is slow compared to that of previous years, he said. However, Hossain is hopeful that the ADP implementation would gain pace in the third quarter of the fiscal year as the interim government would by then identify ways to expedite implementation of the development work. Among the 56 ministries and divisions that received a portion of the ADP allocation, the Cabinet Division, foreign affairs ministry, law and justice division, and parliament secretariat were unable to spend a single paisa. Another seven agencies spent less than one percent of their allocations. Among the 15 agencies that received the largest allocations, the local government division performed the best, managing to spend 13.90 percent of its total allocation followed by the Ministry of Science and Technology at 13.63 percent. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture managed 11.58 percent and the Ministry of Railways 12.90 percent. The IMED officials said the government is currently reviewing projects on a priority basis. They added that some projects, which were taken up on political consideration and which caused the implementation rate to slow, would be scrapped. However, the officials opined that implementation would gather momentum after the decisions were finalised. Meanwhile, steelmakers demanded that the government accelerate the implementation of development projects to provide relief to the industry, which has seen sales decline by 40 percent due to low public sector demand. According to Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association, the government accounts for 67 percent of the country's total steel consumption.

NoneFirst Church of Christ, Scientist gives thanks on holiday LANCASTER — First Church of Christ, Scientist, 44802 Fern Ave., is holding their annual Thanksgiving Day service for one hour starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day for a special time of gratitude. Following the reading of the sermon, the congregation will be invited to share gratitude to God for their blessings during the year. For details, call 661-942-9926 or visit ChristianScienceAV.org . Reading room celebrates Bible Week with 20% off sale LANCASTER — In recognition of National Bible Week, which is Thanksgiving week, and through Christmas, the Christian Science Reading Room, 44802 Fern Ave., is having a 20% off sale of everything in stock from Sunday to Dec. 21. A variety of gift ideas encouraging spiritual growth, including posters, puzzles, and books for all ages,is available. There are several Bible translations and other reference materials for Bible study, including the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. During this sale, free Bibles (King James version) in paperback will be available while supplies last. The reading room, at the east side of the church building, is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and after church services. For details, call 661-942-9926 or visit ChristianScienceAV.org . Cornerstone Church of Littlerock sets Bethlehem recreation LITTLEROCK — Cornerstone Church of Littlerock, 8533 East Ave. T, will present its sixth annual “Back to Bethlehem,” a live recreation of Bethlehem and the Nativity. The presentation will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 8. Christ Our Savior Church hosting adult Bible discussion QUARTZ HILL — Christ Our Savior Church, 5027 Columbia Way (Avenue M), is hosting an adult Bible discussion group from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. twice a month on Wednesday evenings. The suggested book of reference is “Knowing the Bible 101 — A Guide to God’s Word in Plain Language” by Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz. This study group is for all curious about the Christian faith, motivated to read the Bible and searching for answers. It will continue through November. RSVP at 661-943-2774 or cosumc@gmail.com . For details, call Chris Ulvin at 661-816-0038, or visit the study blog link at cosumc.com . Volunteer chaplains wanted at Antelope Valley Medical Center LANCASTER — Antelope Valley Med­ical Center is looking for volunteer chaplains to address patients’ spiritual needs or to serve through intercessory prayer Monday through Friday. The center welcomes volunteers who dem­onstrate a genuine interest in pro­vi­ding spiritual support for their neigh­bors in an interfaith healthcare setting. Anyone who is interested in becoming a volunteer chaplain can contact Dennis Mortimer, director of volunteer resources, at dennis.mortimer@avmc.org or 661-949-5102. Registration for upcoming year open at Saint Mary’s School PALMDALE — Saint Mary’s School, 1600 East Ave. R-4, is accepting applications for the upcoming school year for its transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Call 661-273-5555 or visit www.stmaryspalmdale.org for applications or details. Registration for current year open at Grace Lutheran Christian School LANCASTER — Grace Lutheran School, 856 West Newgrove St., is accepting applications for the current school year for its pre-school program through grade 8. Call 661-948-1018, visit www.gracelancaster.org , or email school@gracelancaster.org for details. o The Antelope Valley Press welcomes contributions to its Religion Bulletin Board. Announcements are published as a public service; items are run as space allows and priority is given to entries that have not yet run in the newspaper. Entries are limited to special events, as opposed to routine services and meetings in the church. Written press releases are required, including the name of the church or organization; the time, date and place of the event; cost, if any; and a telephone number, email address and/or web address the public can contact for details. Send press releases to Religion Editor, Antelope Valley Press , P.O. Box 4050, Palmdale, CA 93590-4050; fax them to 661-947-4870; email them to editor@avpress.com ; or drop them by the Valley Press office, 37404 Sierra Highway in Palmdale. Releases need to be received no later than noon on the Wednesday a week prior to the event, since the bulletin board runs only in the Saturday Religion section. For answers to questions about submissions, call 661-441-6150.

Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote12 Best Early Black Friday Apple Deals to Level Up Your Routine in 2024A British businessman caught on camera confessing he was illegally selling luxury perfume to Russia is not facing criminal charges, the BBC has learned. David Crisp admitted to an undercover investigator that he had “ignored government edicts” on sanctions by selling £1,000-a-bottle “Boadicea the Victorious” perfume in Russia. The BBC can now exclusively show the undercover video, which has previously only been shared in court. Mr Crisp was arrested in 2023 by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) - the UK government agency responsible for sanctions enforcement - but the investigation was dropped earlier this year. This is despite the discovery of evidence that he tried to conceal more than £1.7m of illegal sales. Mr Crisp, from Surrey, denies knowingly breaching sanctions or concealing trades with Russia. There has not been a single UK criminal conviction for violating trade sanctions on Russia, the BBC understands, since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost three years ago. Failing to punish violators is “a bad signal to send” and makes the UK look like a “soft touch,” says senior Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith, who has been calling for tougher action against Russia. Mr Crisp travelled the world selling high-end perfume, regularly rubbing shoulders with celebrities and VIPs, who were unaware of his activities in Russia. But when he started chatting to a friendly American in the lift of a luxury hotel in Dallas in July last year, he had no idea he was actually speaking to a private investigator. Posing as a Las Vegas businessman, the agent said he was interested in stocking Mr Crisp’s perfumes. They later met in Crisp’s hotel room to smell the fragrances - where the investigator secretly filmed the conversation. “How’s your Russian market?” the investigator asked. “Don’t tell anyone.” Mr Crisp replied, “We’re doing really well... we ignore government edicts.” After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the UK government introduced sanctions banning trade with Russia in several areas - perfumes are specifically named. Breaching these regulations is a serious offence, with a maximum prison sentence of up to 10 years. Following the introduction of sanctions, Mr Crisp had agreed with his then-business partner, David Garofalo, to cease trading with Russia. But Mr Garofalo later became suspicious after a whistleblower claimed that Crisp continued to sell perfume in Moscow. Mr Garofalo then hired the private investigators. The undercover footage is “sickening” David Garofalo told me as we watch the footage together, adding “he knows that he’s violating the sanctions”. Without Mr Crisp’s knowledge, the company also compiled a dossier of evidence that he had knowingly violated sanctions. Staff also found pallets of goods in the company’s UK facility with paperwork showing recipients in Russia, and international shipping data confirming deliveries. Products were discovered on sale in Moscow that the company had only launched after the imposition of sanctions. “He had actually gone out of his way to disguise the fact that he’d continued selling to Russia,” Mr Garofalo told us. “He had deceived our in-house lawyer and misled our auditors.” Mr Garofalo reported Mr Crisp to HMRC and it opened a criminal investigation. At the same time, Mr Garofalo pursued a civil case against his partner to remove him from the company. In July this year, a High Court judge granted a rare provisional injunction, meaning Mr Crisp would be removed immediately pending the full civil trial. In his ruling, the judge said the undercover video was “compelling evidence” that Mr Crisp knew he was breaching sanctions and the company accounts showed he “concealed the Russian trading”. After taking full control of the company, Mr Garofalo immediately halted all sales to Russia. In a statement, David Crisp told the BBC: “I strongly refute the allegations made against me by Mr Garofalo, at no point did I knowingly trade in breach of Russian sanctions... at no point did I attempt to conceal those trades... the companies' trades with Russia were well known to those within the business... I look forward to being fully exonerated.” HMRC officers arrested Mr Crisp upon arrival at Gatwick Airport in October 2023 and seized his passport. But, by July this year, HMRC had dropped its investigation and told Mr Crisp that it would take no further action against him, returning his passport. Mr Garofalo told us he was shocked HMRC had showed no interest in the evidence he had collected. “It was an open and shut case. The evidence was just irrefutable.” HMRC does not comment on individual cases, but it told the BBC that failure to comply with sanctions is a serious offence, and those who breach them could face enforcement actions including financial penalties or referral for criminal prosecution. Its statement added: “HMRC has fined five companies for breaches of the Russia sanctions regulations in the last two years, including a £1m fine issued in August 2023.” But the BBC understands there haven’t been any criminal prosecutions for violating trade sanctions on Russia since February 2022. Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP, the chair of a committee of MPs working on sanctions against Russia, told the BBC the Crisp case isn’t a “one-off”. “In terms of prosecution and seriously pursuing people over sanctions, the UK is very poor indeed,” said Sir Iain. “If we don't prosecute, who the hell is deterred from breaching sanctions? He said other countries including the US, were “light years” ahead of the UK in terms of prosecuting violators. “There needs to be arrest, prosecution and incarceration. And if we don't do that, then there's no such thing as sanctions.” The former Conservative Party leader said that HMRC often reached settlements, instead of issuing large fines or criminal convictions. “The authorities may say the sanctions breaches are too small to prosecute, but the answer is you prosecute the small ones, because the big ones need to know that you're coming after them as well,” he added. The UK government had hoped sanctions would be a deterrent, without the need for robust enforcement, according to Tim Ash from the foreign affairs think tank Chatham House. “The reality is, the allure of doing business with Russia, the huge profits to be made, are too much for some people,” explained Mr Ash. “They’re more interested in their bottom line, as opposed to the bottomless pit of Ukrainians dying.” He said cases like Mr Crisp’s sent a clear message that there would be no consequences for continuing business with Russia. “We are almost three years into the [full-scale] invasion, and the fact that we haven't got our sanctions regime together is pretty extraordinary.”

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Ian Schieffelin came within two assists of a triple-double and Clemson handed Penn State its first loss with a 75-67 decision for the championship of the Sunshine Slam tournament Tuesday in Daytona Beach, Fla. Schieffelin finished with 18 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for the Tigers (6-1), leading four players in double figures. Chase Hunter added 17 points, while Chauncey Wiggins scored 14 and reserve Del Jones chipped in 10 points. Clemson sank 9 of 19 3-pointers, converted 16 of 20 free throws and was able to limit the impact of the Nittany Lions' full-court pressure. The Tigers committed just 13 turnovers, helping them hold Penn State (6-1) to less than 85 points for the first time this year. Ace Baldwin starred in defeat with game highs of 20 points and 11 assists, while center Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 14 points. Nick Kern came off the bench to score 11 but Penn State was outscored 15-2 on the fast break and made just 4 of 18 attempts from 3-point range. Schieffelin came up big down the stretch, assisting on a 3-pointer by Jaeden Zackery with 6:04 left that made it 65-61. Then he made two foul shots and tossed in a jump hook from the lane to up the margin to 71-66 with 1:03 left. The big storyline going into this game was which team would be able to control the pace. Penn State came in averaging 96 ppg, while Clemson demonstrated its ability to enforce a slower tempo in March, advancing to a regional final in the NCAA Tournament. In the first 10 minutes of the game, the Tigers made the Nittany Lions play at a crawl, opening up a 17-10 advantage when Schieffelin converted a short hook in the lane. But Penn State answered with an 18-4 run over nearly six minutes, establishing a 28-21 lead when Kern shook free for a layup. Clemson rallied with nine straight points but the Nittany Lions had the last say as Baldwin converted a layup with 24 seconds left, cutting the Tigers' edge to 38-36 at halftime. --Field Level MediaCooper, Batcho lead Louisiana Tech past Richmond 65-62

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