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The Strictly Come Dancing winner is one of the celebrities on popular BBC quiz show The Wheel and will be hoping to help contestants win big money Strictly Come Dancing winner and Corrie star Ellie Leach will be on hand to help guests win cash prizes on The Wheel. The popular quiz show hosted by Michael McIntyre sees several celebrities help contestants answer questions and build up prizes for them to win. Ellie Leach's career is continuing to grow after she won the Glitterball trophy during the 2023 edition of Strictly Come Dancing. Born in Manchester on March 15, 2001, the actress appeared in TV adverts and had minor roles before landing the role of Faye Windass in Coronation Street . Faye's biggest storylines saw her struggle with bullying, teenage pregnancy, finding her birth dad and being diagnosed with premature menopause. Ellie Leach also made her stage debut alongside Casualty's Jason Durr in Cluedo 2, which toured the country earlier this year. Outside of TV, Ellie Leach leads a busy life - but what do we know about her? Ellie Leach's Strictly Come Dancing Win and Vito 'love' rumours The Corrie actress took part in the BBC series shortly after her exit from the ITV soap. Pairing with Vito Coppola, the duo stood out as the best pairing in the 2023 competition and they went on to win the series. Ellie and Vito soared to success on the dance competition, overcoming opponents such as EastEnders star Bobby Brazier and actor Layton Williams from Bad Education. Their winning American Smooth delivered them a perfect 40 for the first time in the series. Their undeniable chemistry sparked rumours of a romance among fans and on social media, but both firmly denied any romantic involvement. Reflecting on their journey, Ellie told us about the profound impact the show had on her, saying, "The days after were very emotional. "My time at Strictly was life-changing, and to have the bond and friendship I made with Vito was amazing. It's the sort of friendship I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I'm very lucky and grateful for the experience." Despite both getting matching bee tattoos , Ellie and Vito maintain they are just great friends. Ellie explained: "From the moment we met, we just clicked," adding that they found the perfect mix of fun and hard work. They keep in touch regularly, with Ellie revealing, "We message every day," and considers Vito as part of her family now. Is Ellie Leach in a relationship? It is not publicly known if Ellie Leach is in a relationship, but she has had a few famous relationships over the years. Ellie Leach previously Reagan Pettman for five years after they met on an acting course at The Manchester College. They were together for five years as Ellie starred as Faye Windass in the ITV soap. It is understood the pair split up around her departure from Coronation Street. As rumours circled around Ellie and Vito, Ellie entered into a brief relationship with Strictly finalist and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier. Reports online suggest they grew closer during the Strictly Come Dancing Tour in January 2024. After being seen together in public during the tour, they made their relationship official in March 2024. They later split. Ellie Leach's famous cousin Ellie Leach is a cousin of Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster in Coronation Street between 2004 and 2019. At the time of her casting, Brooke said: "I am chuffed to bits for her. "She has made me so happy. We are all thrilled about it and I can't wait to be with her on set to show her around." The cousins also have a close bond. Referring to herself as Brooke's "mini me", Ellie wrote on Instagram: "All I’ve wanted to do since I was younger is be like you. "To dress like you, to have my hair the way you have yours, to wear them 7inch platform heels you wore which I still have no idea how, but most of all to be the kind of person you are. "You can tell what type of person someone is by how highly people speak of them, and i’ve never heard a bad word said about you! "I think i’ll forever be known as Ellie, Brooke’s cousin but i will always be so proud to be that and to have you by my side through life!"DURHAM, N.C., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix (NASDAQ:CMRX), today announced that on December 2, 2024, the Compensation Committee of Chimerix’s Board of Directors granted inducement awards to three new employees of non-statutory stock options to purchase up to a total of 385,000 shares of Chimerix’s common stock. The Compensation Committee of Chimerix’s Board of Directors approved the awards as an inducement material to the new employees’ employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing rule 5635(c)(4). The stock options have an exercise price per share equal to Chimerix’s closing trading price as of the grant date. The stock options have a 10-year term and will vest over four years, with one-fourth vesting on the one-year anniversary of the date of hire and the remaining three-fourths vesting over the following three years in equal monthly installments. The stock options are subject to the terms of Chimerix’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan but were granted outside of the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Chimerix is a biopharmaceutical company with a mission to develop medicines that meaningfully improve and extend the lives of patients facing deadly diseases. The Company’s most advanced clinical-stage development program, dordaviprone (ONC201), is in development for H3 K27M-mutant glioma. The Company is conducting Phase 1 dose escalation studies of ONC206 to evaluate safety and PK data. CONTACTS: Will O’Connor Stern Investor Relations 212-362-1200 ir@chimerix.com will@sternir.com
The National Pension Commission, PenCom, on Thursday said it had issued over 38,000 Pension Clearance Certificates, PCC, so far to organisations, in 2024. The Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a workshop organised by PenCom for journalists covering the pension industry in Lagos. The theme of the workshop was, “Tech-Driven Transformation: Shaping the Pension Landscape”. In 2023, PenCom issued 30,293 PCCs to firms. PCC is an evidence of compliance with the Pension Act. it serves as a prerequisite for all suppliers, contractors, or consultants soliciting contract or business from Ministries, Departmentss, and Agencies, MDAs, of the Federal Government. PenCom commenced the issuance of PCC to organisations in 2012 in line with the Pension Reform Act, PRA, which mandates all organisations with at least three employees to participate in the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. However, the certificate is valid up to Dec. 31 of the year it was obtained, irrespective of the date it was issued within the year. Organisations are, thus, required to apply for new PCC’s each year. Ms Oloworaran said that the commission also achieved a major milestone with the launch of the e-Application Portal for the PPC in October. She said that the initiative replaced the previous manual process, enabling companies to seamlessly apply for and receive PCCs online, significantly enhancing ease of doing business and ensuring compliance. The director-general said that the Pension Industry Shared Service Initiative is in an advanced stage of implementation. She said that the initiative would digitise pension contributions and remittances, ensuring seamless processing of contributions and resolving discrepancies caused by incomplete remittance details. “To further enhance contributors’ experiences, we have introduced a revised programme withdrawal template, simplifying access to voluntary contributions and revising the threshold for en-bloc payments in line with the new minimum wage. “These measures are designed to make retirement processes more efficient and user-centric. “But beyond policies and systems, what really excites me is the potential to transform lives,” she said. According to her, technology has become the backbone of transformation across all sectors, and the pension industry is no exception, hence PenCom has embraced the transformation wholeheartedly. Ms Oloworaran said that there are over 10.5 million contributors, while pension assets are in excess of N21.9 trillion as at October. She said that this progress demonstrated the strength of the CPS, though not without challenges. “Inflation, for instance, continues to erode the purchasing power of pensioners, and we are actively seeking innovative solutions to address this issue. “We also continue to face the persistent issue of delays in the payment of accrued rights. “Recently, N44 billion was approved under the 2024 budget appropriation to settle accrued pension rights for retirees from March to September 2023. “Moving forward, we are working with the Federal Government to put in place a sustainable solution that ensures that retirees receive their benefits promptly and without undue stress,” she said. She said that since assuming office, she and her team had been focused on strengthening compliance, enhancing service delivery, diversifying pension assets to optimising returns. She said that they had also been improving benefits and expanding coverage to include more Nigerians, especially those in the informal sector. Ms Oloworaran expressed passion over the micro-pension initiative, in particular, noting that it is the commission’s way of fostering financial inclusion, no matter how small an earning might be. She said that the commission intended to use technology to scale the micro-pension plan. “Technology plays a vital role in driving this inclusion from mobile enrollment to real-time account management,” she said. She said that PenCom planned to rebrand the micro-pension scheme, and also target onboarding not less than 20 million Nigerians in the informal sector. Ms Oloworaran acknowledged the role of the media as stakeholders in the success of the pension system. “As we integrate technology across every aspect of the pension industry, we are paving the way for a future where the CPS becomes more accessible, reliable, and sustainable. “However, this transformation cannot succeed without your unwavering support as media practitioners. “Your role in amplifying our initiatives and educating stakeholders across Nigeria is essential to achieving this vision,” she said. She described the ability of the media to inform, educate, and hold institutions accountable as invaluable. “Together, we can ensure that every Nigerian, including the most vulnerable, has access to a secure and dignified retirement,” she said. NANCowboys star G Zack Martin doubtful to play vs. Commandersa few days ago, Giuliana Rengifo confirmed his relationship with the salsa singer ‘Maryto’ revealing that they have been together for almost a month and just decided to make it public. However, the cumbiambera warned him to behave well, since he will not forgive any betrayal. Giuliana Rengifo faced her new boyfriend Giuliana Rengifo has revealed that ‘Maryto’ He courted her insistently to win her affection, so they seem totally in love. The singer expressed her admiration for the salsa singer’s talent, although she also called his attention, warning that she does not tolerate undesirable behavior. “You already know that if you cheat on me, I’ll say ‘bye’. At this point in my life, I can’t stand fleas from anyone,” he said in an interview with the newspaper Trome. Giuliana Rengifo made it very clear that she would not forgive any infidelity of her boyfriend ‘Maryto’. In that same line, Giuliana Rengifo He highlighted that his relationship with the salsa singer is going through its best moment, but they preferred to keep it a secret to avoid generating controversy. “We have been together for almost a month, I had not published anything on social networks because you know that I am reserved, even more so because he is also well-known; However, we do not hide,” added the singer. Giuliana Rengifo admires her boyfriend ‘Maryto’ It should be noted that Giuliana Rengifo He mentioned that he greatly admires the talent that ‘Maryto’ has in the musical field, highlighting that it was one of the reasons why he focused on the salsero. “It’s nothing armed, we are a couple and we are calm. I admire ‘Maryto’s’ talent, I am a fan of her voice and the songs she sings because she does it in her style. “Neither he nor I need to put something together,” he stated in the interview, ruling out that their relationship is false. The link between Giuliana Rengifo and ‘Maryto’ It began at a musical event in Pucallpa, where both artists were invited to offer a concert. “We were both hired to sing at a notary’s birthday and he was the only salsero. When he sang, I said: ‘What a beautiful voice’, so I liked it and he talked to me about doing a ‘feat’, but that was all that night. Days passed, he kept writing to me, insisting, insisting and insisting... until I said: ‘Now, I’m going to give myself a chance,’” he concluded. Join our entertainment channelUS added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls. Last month’s hiring growth was up considerably from a meager gain of 36,000 jobs in October. The government also revised up its estimate of job growth in September and October by a combined 56,000. Friday’s report also showed that the unemployment rate ticked up from 4.1% in October to a still-low 4.2%. The November data provided the latest evidence that the U.S. job market remains durable even though it has lost significant momentum from the 2021-2023 hiring boom, when the economy was rebounding from the pandemic recession. TikTok's future uncertain after appeals court rejects its bid to overturn possible US ban A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January - is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran afoul of the First Amendment and unfairly targeted the platform. TikTok and ByteDance — another plaintiff in the lawsuit — are expected to appeal to the Supreme Court. Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, just enough top the all-time high set on Wednesday, as it closed a third straight winning week in what looks to be one of its best years since the 2000 dot-com bust. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.8% to set its own record. Treasury yields eased after the jobs report showed stronger hiring than expected but also an uptick in the unemployment rate. Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spotlights complex challenge companies face in protecting top brass NEW YORK (AP) — In an era when online anger and social tensions are increasingly directed at the businesses consumers count on, Meta last year spent $24.4 million to surround CEO Mark Zuckerberg with security. But the fatal shooting this week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson while walking alone on a New York City sidewalk has put a spotlight on the widely varied approaches companies take to protect their leaders against threats. And experts say the task of evaluating threats against executives and taking action to protect them is getting more difficult. One of the primary worries are loners whose rantings online are fed by others who are like-minded. It’s up to corporate security analysts to decide what represents a real threat. Police believe gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO has left New York City NEW YORK (AP) — Police officials believe the gunman who killed the CEO of the largest U.S. health insurer may have fled the city on a bus. Video of the suspected shooter leaving the scene of Wednesday's shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson showed him riding a bicycle to Central Park and later taking a taxi cab to a bus depot, the chief of detectives told CNN on Friday. The police commissioner said investigators believe he left New York City. The gunman made sure to conceal his identity with a mask during the shooting yet left a trail of evidence in view of the nation’s biggest city and its network of security cameras. The reason for the killing remains unknown. USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus The U.S. government has ordered testing of the nation’s milk supply for bird flu to better monitor the spread of the virus in dairy cows. The Agriculture Department on Friday said raw or unpasteurized milk from dairy farms and processors nationwide must be tested on request starting Dec. 16. Testing will begin in six states — California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon and Pennsylvania. The move is aimed at eliminating the virus, which has infected more than 700 dairy herds in 15 states. Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were written on the ammunition used to kill UnitedHealthcare's CEO. That's according to two officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday. The words are similar to the phrase “delay, deny, defend.” That's how attorneys describe insurers denying services and payment, and the title of a 2010 book critical of the industry. Police haven’t officially commented on the words. But Thompson’s shooting and the messages on the ammunition have sparked outrage on social media and elsewhere, reflecting frustration Americans have over the cost and complexity of getting care. Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data before GOP takes control of House LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democrats in Michigan are pressing to pass reproductive health care legislation before the party loses its majority with the new legislative session next year. A bill to protect digital reproductive health data including data logged on menstrual cycle tracking apps is a Democratic priority as lawmakers meet this month. Democratic women and supporters of the legislation say they are acting with new urgency before President-elect Donald Trump takes office because they don't believe his campaign promise to leave abortion to the states. The rush is also a reaction to Republicans taking control of the state House in January. Democrats kept control of the state Senate in the November election. Japan's Nippon Steel sets sights on a growing overseas market in its bid to acquire US Steel KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan's domestic market isn't growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still growing. Nippon Steel gave reporters a tour of one of its plants in Japan on Friday. The bid for U.S. Steet is opposed by President-elect Donald Trump, President Joe Biden and American steelworkers. If the deal goes through, U.S. Steel will keep its name and its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but become subsidiary of Nippon Steel. China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy BANGKOK (AP) — China has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips. Both sides say the controls are justified by national security concerns. Analysts say they could have a much wider impact on manufacturing in many industries and supply chains, depending on the ability of each side to compensate for loss of access to strategically important materials, equipment and components. Here's why this could be a tipping point in trade conflict between the two biggest economies.
Waterfront homes in desirable neighbourhoods are leading Sydney’s downturn, with values falling by as much as 10 per cent in the past three months in some areas, fresh data reveals. Buyers’ limits are being tested at the upper end of the market as higher interest rates for longer weigh on the ability and appetite to pay top dollar for blue chip real estate. A string of waterfront suburbs topped the list of largest house value falls in the three months to October, including Balmain East (down 6.9 per cent), Glebe (down 6.5 per cent), Rodd Point (down 9.7 per cent) and Abbotsford (down 8.1 per cent) on CoreLogic data. Zetland recorded the largest fall, at 10.1 per cent, in that period. The data included suburbs with a minimum of 20 sales. It was a similar trend for units, with the fastest falling suburb being Kurraba Point – its median, almost double the Sydney-wide value, fell 6.9 per cent to $1,537,771. Loading That was followed by McMahons Point (down 5.3 per cent), Mosman and Neutral Bay (both down 4.1 per cent). CoreLogic head of research Eliza Owen said the steepest declines were in suburbs where values were much higher than the citywide median. “It’s the high end of the Sydney market where most declines have been concentrated,” Owen said. “The median house value is $1.5 million, and the high end, the top 25 per cent of house values in Sydney, start at $1.8 million.” Aside from Zetland, the rest of the suburbs in the top 10 sit in the top quartile of the market where values are falling the most , Owen said. “This represents premium areas like Fairlight in the northern beaches, Glebe and Forest Lodge. A lot of these suburbs are extremely desirable markets within the parts of Sydney,” she said. The auction of a three-bedder in Zetland: It sold for $2.33 million, some $20,000 below its reserve. Credit: Rhett Wyman “There is a lot more investor concentration in the market, and investors tend to target lower value properties and units. “It’s also a reflection of affordability constraints, high interest rates, high cost-of-living pressures pushing buyers out of the high end, and [that] has them seeking the next most affordable market.” Owen said it was a similar trend with units: a string of suburbs that have double Sydney’s median unit value fell fastest. Loading “Affordability is exhausted across the high end and the buyers are just not there, and I do think it’ll spread,” Owen said. “That’s because it’s a natural progression of the cycle, where the higher values go at the low end of the market, the more out-of-reach they become, so demand begins to weaken there as well.” McGrath Maroubra’s Simon Nolan said even rare houses in a unit-heavy market such as Zetland were struggling to find willing buyers because they were at the top end of the suburb. “I’m at a price point that’s barely tested in the suburb,” he said. “It’s a price point where very few people have ever paid that sort of price. It’s never easy to get two of them. “People in Zetland don’t have that budget. It’s quite a rare person to have that money in the upper end. Overseas money doesn’t seem to be coming in either. Even they are not getting involved. “It’s certainly not an oversupply problem but a price point problem because of affordability and interest rates, and I’m seeing that across the board.” Warwick Williams’ Samuel Williams said the supply and demand balance had flipped in tightly held Rodd Point. “We’ve had a lot more supply in the last 12 to 18 months,” he said. “There were a couple of outlier sales as well ... when stock levels were very low so we were getting a premium too.” Williams said that turnkey homes were commanding a premium because the cost and availability of labour was proving difficult. Loading Since rates had remained steady, the number of homes hitting that market in this pocket was piling up. CobdenHayson Balmain’s Matthew Hayson said that even in the exclusive peninsula of Balmain East, there were more buyers for the lower end of the market than the top as affordability was being tested. “We’ve said the depth of the buyer pool has been tested for the past six months,” Hayson said. “Supply and demand has fallen in favour of buyers, and any agent will tell you ‘you’ve got a two-week window to secure a buyer’, and if you don’t, you’re in for a tricky time,” he said. “That’s very much evident at the top end.” As a recent example, he said that a property in Balmain East hit the market with a guide of $15 million, the auction was postponed, and the guide dropped to $12 million before selling for $10 million in a private treaty sale. Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. 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Donald Trump’s aides have suggested that Iowa Senator Joni Ernst may be trying to sink the nomination of Pete Hegseth as defense secretary so that she can get the job instead. Ernst, a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor, has so far refused to publicly back Hegseth’s selection by Trump amid a string of controversies surrounding the Fox News host. Since his nomination, reports have emerged of Hegseth being accused of sexual assault , workplace misconduct, and alleged heavy drinking during work hours and at events. Additionally, he allegedly had multiple affairs throughout his first and second marriage – one of which led to him fathering a child with a Fox News producer. Ernst is considered a critical vote in Hegseth’s confirmation process given she is one of the nine women Republican Senators and had been rumored to be a possible replacement for the job. But her vote is also meaningful because of her military background and advocacy for sexual assault survivors. She has a long track record of supporting legislation aimed at addressing sexual assault within the military. While Ernst mulls over whether or not she will throw her support behind Hegseth, Trump’s aides have reportedly suggested she is holding out because she wants the role, according to The Guardian. But the Iowa senator publicly insists her hesitancy is based on the vetting process. “For a number of our senators, they want to make sure that any allegations are cleared, and that’s why we have to have a very thorough vetting process,” Ernst told Fox News on Thursday. In the same interview, Ernst confirmed she had not been convinced to vote “yes” on Hegseth. As defense secretary, Hegseth would be responsible for overseeing all U.S. military operations second to the president and providing the president with defense advice. The moment Trump nominated Hegseth for the position questions about his qualifications arose. Hegseth is a veteran of the Army National Guard who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. But he’s most well-known for being a Fox News host. Those questions have turned into genuine concerns for many since media reports revealed Hegseth has a history of sexual misconduct and heavy alcohol intake. Hegseth has denied those allegations and even promised to refrain from drinking alcohol if he is confirmed. But even with Trump, his own mother , former colleagues and Trump-aligned Senators backing him, it may not be enough for Ernst to vote for him. Hegseth is working with a very narrow margin in his confirmation vote. Assuming all Democratic Senators vote against him, he can only lose three Republican votes.Autohome Inc. ( NYSE:ATHM – Get Free Report ) announced a Variable dividend on Wednesday, November 6th, Zacks Dividends reports. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be given a dividend of 1.15 per share by the information services provider on Wednesday, March 19th. This represents a yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st. This is an increase from Autohome’s previous Variable dividend of $0.57. Autohome has raised its dividend by an average of 31.0% annually over the last three years. Autohome Stock Performance NYSE:ATHM opened at $26.74 on Friday. Autohome has a 1 year low of $21.89 and a 1 year high of $34.70. The stock has a market cap of $3.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.30 and a beta of 0.20. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $27.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $27.43. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth ATHM has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. CLSA downgraded shares of Autohome from an “outperform” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised shares of Autohome to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 11th. Hsbc Global Res raised Autohome to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Autohome from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 19th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $28.00. Read Our Latest Analysis on Autohome About Autohome ( Get Free Report ) Autohome Inc operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People’s Republic of China. The company delivers interactive content and tools to automobile consumers through its three websites, autohome.com.cn, che168.com, and ttpai.cn on PCs, mobile devices, mobile applications, and mini apps. See Also Receive News & Ratings for Autohome Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Autohome and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
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Syrian government troops are battling insurgents inside Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, for the first time since 2016, according to state media — the most significant challenge in years to President Bashar al-Assad's rule over the war-torn country. It came after rebel fighters led by militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham broke through government defence lines in Aleppo on Friday , entering the city's western neighbourhoods with little resistance following a shock offensive launched earlier in the week from the countryside in the Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The insurgents took control of dozens of villages and towns along the way, including a strategic town south of Aleppo, and on Saturday claimed to control the entirety of Idlib province after capturing the city of Maraat Al-Numan, south of Idlib city. In Aleppo, Russian warplanes allied with the Syrian government are targeting rebel supply lines on the city's edge, with independent war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights saying about 20 fighters had been killed in air strikes on rebel reinforcements. Thousands of civilians are now fleeing the city by car from the main Khanasir Athriya intersection, according to local residents, mostly heading to Latakia and Salamiya — government strongholds to the west and south. Schools and government offices in Aleppo were closed on Saturday as most people stayed indoors to avoid the fighting, according to Sham FM radio, a pro-government station. Bakeries, however, remained open. Insurgents use social media to show off territorial gains In a social media post, a number of insurgents were pictured outside the Aleppo citadel, a medieval palace in the old city centre which is one of the largest in the world. The rebels also posted mobile phone videos of themselves speaking to residents in their homes, seeking to reassure them they will cause no harm. State media, however, referring to the fighters as terrorists, said a number of them had been chased and arrested by government troops after posing for pictures near city landmarks. On a state TV morning show, commentators on Saturday said army reinforcements and Russia's assistance will eventually repel the insurgents, blaming Türkiye for supporting their push into the Aleppo and Idlib provinces. Russia's state news agency Tass also quoted Oleg Ignasyuk, a Russian defence ministry official coordinating in Syria, as saying Russian planes had targeted and killed 200 militants taking part in the offensive on Friday. It provided no further details. Rebel attack follows weeks of simmering tension Aleppo has not been attacked by opposition forces since they were ousted from eastern neighbourhoods in 2016 following a gruelling military campaign in which Syrian government forces were backed by Russia, Iran and its allied groups. The battle for Aleppo was a turning point in the country's long-running civil war, which began in 2011 following protests against Bashar al-Assad's rule. The latest rebel attack on Aleppo followed weeks of simmering low-level violence, including government attacks on opposition-held areas. Türkiye, which has backed Syrian opposition groups, failed in its diplomatic efforts to prevent the Syrian government attacks, which were seen as a violation of a 2019 agreement sponsored by Russia, Turkey and Iran to freeze the line of the conflict. The rebel offensive came as Iran-linked groups backing the Assad regime, primarily Lebanon's Hezbollah, have been preoccupied with their own battles at home. A ceasefire in Hezbollah's two-month war with Israel took effect on Wednesday , the day the Syrian opposition factions announced their offensive. Israel has also escalated its attacks against Hezbollah and Iran-linked targets in Syria over the past 70 days. ABC/Wires ABC
Citigroup Inc. Has $9.44 Million Stock Holdings in Cadence Bank (NYSE:CADE)The Federal Government has unveiled a free Artificial Intelligence, AI, Academy with the aim of positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global digital economy. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, who inaugurated the AI Academy on Thursday in Abuja, said the programme was set up in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation. While emphasising that the online programme was free, the minister called on all Nigerians particularly students, youths and civil servants to avail themselves of the opportunity to be part of a movement that would redefine the future of the nation. “The AI Academy is free and the registration is open from today and will run until Jan. 30, 2025. “I encourage you to visit our website at https://scienceandtech.gov.ng/academy and seize this chance to acquire cutting-edge AI skills. “The AI Academy is not just a training platform but a transformative opportunity for Nigerians–students, youths and civil servants–to acquire critical skills in AI. “In a world where AI is reshaping industries, solving complex problems and creating new economic frontiers, it is imperative that Nigeria not only keeps pace, but leads the charge.” The minister said that the programme would provide participants with access to self-paced courses on AI fundamentals, ethics, tools and real-world applications. He said that beyond learning the AI Technology, it offered opportunities to compete for AI ambassadorial roles and internships with Intel Corporation as well as ensuring hands-on global experience. Mr Nnaji said that the role of AI in nation-building could not be over emphasised as AI was no longer a distant concept. He said that it was a transformative tool that could drive progress in agriculture, healthcare, education, security and many other sectors. “By equipping Nigerians with these skills, we are not just preparing individuals for jobs but creating a pipeline of innovators, problem-solvers and leaders who will shape Nigeria’s technological and economic destiny. “Most importantly, AI will go a long way to help us develop innovative solutions for the unique challenges we face as a nation.’’ Mr Nnaji expressed gratitude to the Commonwealth Secretariat and Intel Corporation for their unwavering support in bringing the vision to life. He said that the collaboration reflected the power of international partnerships in driving innovation and sustainable development. “Together, we are showcasing the power of collaboration between government, industry and international organisations. “As we unveil the AI Academy, we are laying the foundation for a new era of innovation; one where Nigeria takes its rightful place as a leader in the global digital economy,” he said. NAN
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In a controversial incident, the Indian national flag was painted at the entrance gate of the Noakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh. This action has drawn sharp criticism from Indian officials and citizens, as it forces individuals to step on the flag, a symbol of disrespect to India. The move has sparked outrage, with many calling it a direct insult to India. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has been urged to take immediate notice of the incident. While tensions between the two nations have fluctuated in the past, this event has reignited concerns over national respect and sovereignty. The flag's placement has raised questions about the motivations behind the act and the need for diplomatic action to address such issues. ‘Bangladesh Must Protect All Minorities’: India Says Interim Government Must Live up to Its Responsibility of Protecting Hindus and Other Minorities Amid Increasing Violence. #Bangladesh Indian flag painted at the gate of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. This is a direct insult to India. @MEAIndia Sir, take a look. pic.twitter.com/W2Oz3f5Kb8 — Hindu Voice (@HinduVoice_in) November 27, 2024 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. The above post is embeded directly from the user's social media account and LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body. The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
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