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Jets deliver payback to Leafs, claim NHL's top spot before Christmas break TORONTO — The Winnipeg Jets had payback on their minds and top spot in the National Hockey League in their final game before the holiday break. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press Dec 23, 2024 3:15 PM Dec 23, 2024 3:20 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates with teammates Gabriel Vilardi (13) and Mark Scheifele (55) after scoring as Toronto Maple Leafs centre John Tavares (91) skates away during second period NHL action in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette TORONTO — The Winnipeg Jets had payback on their minds and top spot in the National Hockey League in their final game before the holiday break. The Jets made good on both accounts with a 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs before 18,923 at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The win avenged a 6-4 home loss to Toronto on Oct. 28, that halted the Jets' eight-game win streak to begin the season. It also pushed the Jets into first overall. "They don't hand out awards at Christmas, but obviously, we're happy," said Jets centre Mark Scheifele, who enjoyed a three-goal, four-point outing. "It's good to get a couple of days off, get recharged and get going for the next half of the season." Surprisingly, the Jets (25-10-1) are only one point ahead of the 36-game pace of 23-9-4 set a year ago. "We've been good from top to bottom and we need everybody in this group," said Kyle O'Connor, who scored the Jets first two goals and helped set up Scheifele for his first of three third-period goals. "I just think our ability to roll over lines and be hungry, and not to be satisfied with anything. We also have taken a day-to-day approach, learning what we can improve on from wins and losses and implementing the adjustments." Besides defeating the Maple Leafs after what transpired in late October, Scheifele had extra motivation after being left off Canada's roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. In the 10 games since Canada's roster was announced, Scheifele has eight goals and 15 points. "You're disappointed, but at the end of the day, you just want to play well for your group of guys," Scheifele said. "There's always a bit of motivation you can draw from in every game. But it's just a matter of playing good for the Winnipeg Jets and controlling what I can control." He also enjoys playing in Toronto, an hour from his hometown of Kitchener. "I love coming to Toronto to have the opportunity to play in front of a lot of friends and family," Scheifele said. "Being so close to home, I get a little extra excited to play here. "I think the biggest thing is we didn't play our best when we played them last. We were excited to get another crack at them and how them the game we can play. All in all, it's a big win for us." MATTHEWS STILL OUT WITH INJURY While the Jets enter the Christmas break with back-to-back wins, the Maple Leafs dropped their second in a row at home without wounded captain Auston Matthews, out with an upper-body injury. "We just have to clean up some things off the rush, the transition part especially against a team that's obviously very good with their top line that takes advantage of time and space," said Maple Leafs centre John Tavares, who scored both Toronto goals. The Maple Leafs have gone 7-4-0 with Matthews on the sidelines this season and 42-23-2 in his career. Toronto was also missing defenceman Chris Tanev, out day-to-day with a lower-body ailment. Tanev missed his first game after skating in the pre-game warm-up. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 23, 2024. Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Hockey Scheifele notches hat trick as Jets top Maple Leafs 5-2 ahead of NHL's holiday break Dec 23, 2024 1:58 PM Rangers forward Chris Kreider a healthy scratch against Devils Dec 23, 2024 1:36 PM Jack Hughes scores twice, Markstrom posts second straight shutout as Devils beat Rangers, 5-0 Dec 23, 2024 1:04 PM

By WILL WEISSERT, JUAN ZAMORANO and GARY FIELDS PANAMA CITY (AP) — Teddy Roosevelt once declared the Panama Canal “one of the feats to which the people of this republic will look back with the highest pride.” More than a century later, Donald Trump is threatening to take back the waterway for the same republic. Related Articles National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use National Politics | Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots National Politics | How the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Who’s who in Donald Trump’s new Silicon Valley entourage National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal The president-elect is decrying increased fees Panama has imposed to use the waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. He says if things don’t change after he takes office next month, “We will demand that the Panama Canal be returned to the United States of America, in full, quickly and without question.” Trump has long threatened allies with punitive action in hopes of winning concessions. But experts in both countries are clear: Unless he goes to war with Panama, Trump can’t reassert control over a canal the U.S. agreed to cede in the 1970s. Here’s a look at how we got here: It is a man-made waterway that uses a series of locks and reservoirs over 51 miles (82 kilometers) to cut through the middle of Panama and connect the Atlantic and Pacific. It spares ships having to go an additional roughly 7,000 miles (more than 11,000 kilometers) to sail around Cape Horn at South America’s southern tip. The U.S. International Trade Administration says the canal saves American business interests “considerable time and fuel costs” and enables faster delivery of goods, which is “particularly significant for time sensitive cargoes, perishable goods, and industries with just-in-time supply chains.” An effort to establish a canal through Panama led by Ferdinand de Lesseps, who built Egypt’s Suez Canal, began in 1880 but progressed little over nine years before going bankrupt. Malaria, yellow fever and other tropical diseases devastated a workforce already struggling with especially dangerous terrain and harsh working conditions in the jungle, eventually costing more than 20,000 lives, by some estimates. Panama was then a province of Colombia, which refused to ratify a subsequent 1901 treaty licensing U.S. interests to build the canal. Roosevelt responded by dispatching U.S. warships to Panama’s Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The U.S. also prewrote a constitution that would be ready after Panamanian independence, giving American forces “the right to intervene in any part of Panama, to re-establish public peace and constitutional order.” In part because Colombian troops were unable to traverse harsh jungles, Panama declared an effectively bloodless independence within hours in November 1903. It soon signed a treaty allowing a U.S.-led team to begin construction . Some 5,600 workers died later during the U.S.-led construction project, according to one study. The waterway opened in 1914, but almost immediately some Panamanians began questioning the validity of U.S. control, leading to what became known in the country as the “generational struggle” to take it over. The U.S. abrogated its right to intervene in Panama in the 1930s. By the 1970s, with its administrative costs sharply increasing, Washington spent years negotiating with Panama to cede control of the waterway. The Carter administration worked with the government of Omar Torrijos. The two sides eventually decided that their best chance for ratification was to submit two treaties to the U.S. Senate, the “Permanent Neutrality Treaty” and the “Panama Canal Treaty.” The first, which continues in perpetuity, gives the U.S. the right to act to ensure the canal remains open and secure. The second stated that the U.S. would turn over the canal to Panama on Dec. 31, 1999, and was terminated then. Both were signed in 1977 and ratified the following year. The agreements held even after 1989, when President George H.W. Bush invaded Panama to remove Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega. In the late 1970s, as the handover treaties were being discussed and ratified, polls found that about half of Americans opposed the decision to cede canal control to Panama. However, by the time ownership actually changed in 1999, public opinion had shifted, with about half of Americans in favor. Administration of the canal has been more efficient under Panama than during the U.S. era, with traffic increasing 17% between fiscal years 1999 and 2004 . Panama’s voters approved a 2006 referendum authorizing a major expansion of the canal to accommodate larger modern cargo ships. The expansion took until 2016 and cost more than $5.2 billion. Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino said in a video Sunday that “every square meter of the canal belongs to Panama and will continue to.” He added that, while his country’s people are divided on some key issues, “when it comes to our canal, and our sovereignty, we will all unite under our Panamanian flag.” Shipping prices have increased because of droughts last year affecting the canal locks, forcing Panama to drastically cut shipping traffic through the canal and raise rates to use it. Though the rains have mostly returned, Panama says future fee increases might be necessary as it undertakes improvements to accommodate modern shipping needs. Mulino said fees to use the canal are “not set on a whim.” Jorge Luis Quijano, who served as the waterway’s administrator from 2014 to 2019, said all canal users are subject to the same fees, though they vary by ship size and other factors. “I can accept that the canal’s customers may complain about any price increase,” Quijano said. “But that does not give them reason to consider taking it back.” The president-elect says the U.S. is getting “ripped off” and “I’m not going to stand for it.” “It was given to Panama and to the people of Panama, but it has provisions — you’ve got to treat us fairly. And they haven’t treated us fairly,” Trump said of the 1977 treaty that he said “foolishly” gave the canal away. The neutrality treaty does give the U.S. the right to act if the canal’s operation is threatened due to military conflict — but not to reassert control. “There’s no clause of any kind in the neutrality agreement that allows for the taking back of the canal,” Quijano said. “Legally, there’s no way, under normal circumstances, to recover territory that was used previously.” Trump, meanwhile, hasn’t said how he might make good on his threat. “There’s very little wiggle room, absent a second U.S. invasion of Panama, to retake control of the Panama Canal in practical terms,” said Benjamin Gedan, director of the Latin America Program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. Gedan said Trump’s stance is especially baffling given that Mulino is a pro-business conservative who has “made lots of other overtures to show that he would prefer a special relationship with the United States.” He also noted that Panama in recent years has moved closer to China, meaning the U.S. has strategic reasons to keep its relationship with the Central American nation friendly. Panama is also a U.S. partner on stopping illegal immigration from South America — perhaps Trump’s biggest policy priority. “If you’re going to pick a fight with Panama on an issue,” Gedan said, “you could not find a worse one than the canal.” Weissert reported from West Palm Beach, Florida, and Fields from Washington. Amelia Thomson-Deveaux contributed to this report from Washington.ASX tipped to open weaker after tech stocks lift Wall StreetAvior Wealth Management LLC lessened its position in shares of Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF ( NYSEARCA:DBEF – Free Report ) by 45.3% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 8,375 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after selling 6,926 shares during the quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF were worth $352,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mosaic Family Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF by 5.3% during the 1st quarter. Mosaic Family Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,406,846 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $57,582,000 after buying an additional 70,701 shares in the last quarter. 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MAI Capital Management lowered its position in shares of Axon Enterprise, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXON – Free Report ) by 6.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,372 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after selling 99 shares during the period. MAI Capital Management’s holdings in Axon Enterprise were worth $548,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. 1832 Asset Management L.P. lifted its stake in Axon Enterprise by 44.0% during the second quarter. 1832 Asset Management L.P. now owns 375,700 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $110,546,000 after purchasing an additional 114,800 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its position in shares of Axon Enterprise by 13.9% during the 2nd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 368,732 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $108,496,000 after buying an additional 45,049 shares during the last quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its holdings in shares of Axon Enterprise by 1.6% in the 2nd quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 270,430 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $79,571,000 after buying an additional 4,365 shares in the last quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. grew its position in shares of Axon Enterprise by 14.5% in the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 234,185 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock valued at $68,907,000 after buying an additional 29,680 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hood River Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Axon Enterprise by 5.2% during the 2nd quarter. Hood River Capital Management LLC now owns 224,850 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock worth $66,160,000 after acquiring an additional 11,126 shares in the last quarter. 79.08% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Axon Enterprise Trading Up 0.9 % NASDAQ:AXON opened at $636.95 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 164.59, a PEG ratio of 18.26 and a beta of 0.94. Axon Enterprise, Inc. has a 1 year low of $224.28 and a 1 year high of $641.20. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $458.43 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $365.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.63 and a current ratio of 2.96. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Get Our Latest Analysis on Axon Enterprise Insider Activity In other news, Director Michael Garnreiter sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, September 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $380.99, for a total value of $380,990.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 27,259 shares in the company, valued at $10,385,406.41. This trade represents a 3.54 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website . Also, CEO Patrick W. Smith sold 70,000 shares of Axon Enterprise stock in a transaction on Monday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $362.21, for a total value of $25,354,700.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 2,945,366 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,066,841,018.86. This trade represents a 2.32 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Insiders sold 330,256 shares of company stock worth $131,338,820 in the last 90 days. 6.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders. Axon Enterprise Profile ( Free Report ) Axon Enterprise, Inc develops, manufactures, and sells conducted energy devices (CEDs) under the TASER brand in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, Software and Sensors, and TASER. The company also offers hardware and cloud-based software solutions that enable law enforcement to capture, securely store, manage, share, and analyze video and other digital evidence. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding AXON? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Axon Enterprise, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AXON – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Axon Enterprise Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Axon Enterprise and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

CHATHAM, N.J. (AP) — That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It’s unclear if it’s drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories and craned necks looking skyward. Cropping up on local news and social media sites around Thanksgiving, reported over New Jersey has reached incredible heights. This week seems to have begun a new, higher-profile chapter: (but so far not getting) explanations from federal and state authorities about what’s behind them. Gov. Phil Murphy asking for answers. New Jersey’s new senator, Andy Kim, spent Thursday night on a drone hunt in rural northern New Jersey, and posted about it on X. But perhaps the most fantastic development is the dizzying proliferation of conspiracies — none of which has been confirmed or suggested by federal and state officials who say they’re looking into what’s happening. It has become shorthand to refer to the flying machines as drones, but there are questions about whether what people are seeing are unmanned aircraft or something else. Some theorize the drones came from an Iranian mothership. Others think they are the Secret Service making sure President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster property is secure. Others worry about China. The deep state. And on. In the face of uncertainty, people have done what they do in 2024: Create a social media group. The Facebook page, , has nearly 44,000 members, up from 39,000 late Thursday. People are posting their photo and video sightings, and the online commenters take it from there. One video shows a whitish light flying in a darkened sky, and one commenter concludes it’s otherworldly. “Straight up orbs,” the person says. Others weigh in to say it’s a plane or maybe a satellite. Another group called for hunting the drones literally, shooting them down like turkeys. (Do not shoot at anything in the sky, experts warn.) Trisha Bushey, 48, of Lebanon Township, New Jersey, lives near Round Valley Reservoir where there have been numerous sightings. She said she first posted photos online last month wondering what the objects were and became convinced they were drones when she saw how they moved and when her son showed her on a flight tracking site that no planes were around. Now she’s glued to the Mystery Drones page, she said. “I find myself — instead of Christmas shopping or cleaning my house — checking it,” she said. She doesn’t buy what the governor said, that Murphy told Biden on Friday that residents need answers. The federal Homeland Security Department and FBI also said in a joint statement they have no evidence that the sightings pose “a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus.” “How can you say it’s not posing a threat if you don’t know what it is?” she said. “I think that’s why so many people are uneasy.” Then there’s the notion that people could misunderstand what they’re seeing. William Austin is the president of Warren County Community College, which has a drone technology degree program, and is coincidentally located in one of the sighting hotspots. Austin says he has looked at videos of purported drones and that airplanes are being misidentified as drones. He cited an optical effect called parallax, which is the apparent shift of an object when viewed from different perspectives. Austin encouraged people to download flight and drone tracker apps so they can better understand what they’re looking at. Nonetheless, people continue to come up with their own theories. “It represents the United States of America in 2024,” Austin said. “We’ve lost trust in our institutions, and we need it.” Federal officials echo Austin’s view that many of the sightings are piloted aircraft such as planes and helicopters being mistaken for drones, according to lawmakers and Murphy. That’s not really convincing for many, though, who are homing in on the sightings beyond just New Jersey and the East Coast, where others have reported seeing the objects. For Seph Divine, 34, another member of the drone hunting group who lives in Eugene, Oregon, it feels as if it’s up to citizen sleuths to solve the mystery. He said he tries to be a voice of reason, encouraging people to fact check their information, while also asking probing questions. “My main goal is I don’t want people to be caught up in the hysteria and I also want people to not just ignore it at the same time,” he said. “Whether or not it’s foreign military or some secret access program or something otherworldly, whatever it is, all I’m saying is it’s alarming that this is happening so suddenly and so consistently for hours at a time,” he added.New images lay bare horrific sites inside Syria's notorious Saydnaya Prison. Rebel forces who seized control of the country this weekend broke into the prison, known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," located near the capitol city of Damascus, to liberate prisoners by exploring the labyrinth of underground tunnels and cells . It is claimed that hellish torture, executions and human rights abuses were carried out at the site. Syria's fallen First Lady who bought $4,000 crystal shoes as her people starved Pentagon's chilling 12-day simulation of how nuclear World War 3 would unfold Amnesty International estimates that 13,000 Syrians were killed at the horror jail between 2011 and 2016 as dozens were secretly executed every week. Among the disturbing images and videos from the scene includes what appears to be a large iron hydraulic press allegedly used to crush people to death. Over the past 10 days, insurgents freed prisoners in cities including Aleppo, Homs, Hama and Damascus. Widely circulated footage shows rebels opening up cells one by one and breaking down walls to free hundreds of inmates, including women and young children. In 2013, a Syrian military defector, known as Caesar, captured more than 53,000 photographs that human rights groups claim show clear evidence of torture, disease and starvation in Syria's prison. DON'T MISS... Syrian rebels release prisoners from 'Human Slaughterhouse' jail Israel strikes chemical weapons facility inside Syria as fears of war skyrocket Incredible footage captures inside of Bashar al-Assad's nuclear bunker Syria’s feared security apparatus and prisons did not only serve to isolate Assad’s opponents, but also to instill fear among his own people said Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa program at the London think tank Chatham House. “Anxiety about being thrown in one of Assad’s notorious prisons created wide mistrust among Syrians,” Khatib said. “Assad nurtured this culture of fear to maintain control and crush political opposition.”

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defense that sacked quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. “In life, all good things come to an end,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline with the Buckeyes taking over. That turned quickly into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson that gave the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs fielded an Evans punt at the Ohio State 21, raced down the right sideline, cut to the middle and outran the coverage for a TD that put the Buckeyes up 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. “Our guys just played with a chip today, and that’s the way you got to play the game of football,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. Indiana scored on its first possession of the game and its last, both short runs by Ty Son Lawson, who paced the Hoosiers with 79 rushing yards. Rourke was 8 for 18 for 68 yards. “We had communication errors, pass (protection), every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened," Cignetti said. Indiana's 151 total yards was its lowest of the season. And it was the most points surrendered by the Hoosier's defense. Indiana: Its special season was blemished by the Buckeyes, who beat the Hoosiers for the 30th straight time. Indiana was eyeing its first conference crown since sharing one with two other teams in 1967. That won't happen now. “Ohio State deserved to win,” Cignetti said. “They had those (third quarter scores), and we just couldn’t respond.” Ohio State: Didn't waste the opportunities presented by the Hoosiers when they got sloppy. The Buckeyes led 14-7 at the break and took control in the second half. An offensive line patched together because of multiple injuries performed surprisingly well. “We know what was at stake," Day said. “We don't win this game, and we have no chance to go to Indianapolis and play in the Big Ten championship. And that's real. We've had that approach for the last few weeks now, more than that.” Some voters were obviously unsure of Indiana because it hadn't played a nationally ranked team before Ohio State. After this one, the Hoosiers will drop. Howard made history by completing 80% of his passes for the sixth time this season. No other Ohio State quarterback has done that. He completed his first 14 passes in a row and finished with a 85% completion rate. “I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he's tough, he cares about his teammates, he's a leader,” Day said. Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday. Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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Retailers, including Hallmark, cater to various occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, and religious events, offering a wide range of gifts, cards, and ornaments. Online shopping has significantly impacted the market, providing a convenient and extensive product selection. Retailers maintain inventory based on consumer buying patterns and invest in targeted advertisements. Specific vendors focus on cities and product types to build a loyal customer base, reducing costs and ensuring stable revenue. Despite the growth of online shopping, traditional shoppers still prefer in-store purchases. The high average product value and larger inventory space required for souvenirs and novelty items necessitate retailers to maximize sales through effective inventory management and targeted marketing. The market for these items is expected to continue growing due to their sentimental value and the increasing trend of commemorating special moments. Download complimentary Sample Report to gain insights into AI's impact on market dynamics, emerging trends, and future opportunities- including forecast (2024-2028) and historic data (2017 - 2021) The Novelty and Souvenirs market is a vibrant and diverse industry, valued at USD 97,780 million , offering a wide range of items that bring joy, memories, and fun to customers worldwide. From Souvenirs representing different cultures and landmarks to Novelty items such as Trinkets, Greeting cards, Seasonal decorations, Giftware, and more, this market caters to various consumer desires and interests. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the market, with Travel and tourism taking a hit. However, the shift to E-commerce has led to expansion and innovation, allowing customers to shop for Mementos, Memories, and keepsakes from the comfort of their homes. Specialization in Humor, Fun, and Curiosities continues to drive growth in this marketplace, offering a lighthearted escape and a way to remember Past experiences with laughter. The Novelty and Souvenirs market is a vibrant industry valued at USD 97780 million , encompassing a wide range of items from Souvenirs and Novelty items to Seasonal decorations, Greeting cards, and Giftware. The market thrives on the emotional value attached to presents, mementos, and keepsakes, which represent culture, landmarks, curiosities, humor, fun, and past experiences. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainties have led to a shift towards e-commerce and personalization, driving factors for the market's expansion. Rising disposable income and consumer desires fuel the demand for novelty items, with regional insights revealing varying trends. The marketplace caters to customers seeking specialization, from trinkets to high-end items, and adapts to the appeal of sustainability, with eco-conscious products and practices gaining popularity. Despite challenges such as supply chain disruptions, raw material shortages, and geopolitical conflicts, the market continues to grow, driven by the worldwide tourism industry and the appeal of novelty and humor. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Product Souvenirs And Novelty Items Seasonal Decorations Greeting Cards Giftware And Others Distribution Channel Offline Online Geography Europe North America APAC South America Middle East And Africa 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. 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An attempt by Rupert Murdoch to change who controls the future of his media empire has been blocked, according to reports in The New York Times. The newspaper claims a sealed court document accuses the 93-year-old of acting in "bad faith" by attempting to amend his family trust to benefit his eldest son, Lachlan. Currently, the trust passes control of the company equally among Mr Murdoch's four oldest children - Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence - after his death. But Nevada commissioner Edmund Gorman has rejected a bid to change the terms of the trust. Lachlan is head of Fox News parent Fox Corp and News Corp, which owns UK titles including The Sun and The Times. Mr Murdoch's proposed amendment would have blocked any interference by three of Lachlan's siblings, who are more politically moderate. US correspondent This is a storyline which could be straight out of the TV drama Succession, which many already suspected was heavily based on the Murdoch family. Rupert Murdoch, who is now 93, had been engaged in a lengthy court battle to try to hand over control of his media empire to his eldest son Lachlan when he dies. Lachlan, who is more politically conservative than his siblings, would in theory consolidate the right-wing stance of some parts of Murdoch's media empire - especially Fox News. Today a document obtained by the New York Times revealed the commissioner in the case has whole-heartedly rejected the plan to change his trust, calling it a "bad faith" deal from Murdoch and his eldest son. By bringing this case, Rupert Murdoch has made patently and painfully clear which of his children he favours. There is some fascinating detail of art imitating life as the court heard how Mr Murdoch's children had started secretly discussing a strategy for their father's death. They were prompted by an episode of Succession where media tycoon Logan Roy dies, throwing his family and empire into chaos. The reality is that there will no doubt be more family infighting, as Rupert Murdoch's lawyers say he is likely to appeal the judgment. Mr Gorman said the plan to change the trust was a "carefully crafted charade", according to The New York Times. More on Rupert Murdoch Murdoch-owned firm ends Rightmove takeover interest Rightmove to 'carefully consider' third bid by Murdoch-owned firm Succession battle: Why Rupert Murdoch and his children are fighting in court Related Topics: Rupert Murdoch The newspaper also described that, in the commissioner's opinion, it was an attempt to "permanently cement Lachlan Murdoch's executive roles" inside the empire "regardless of the impacts such control would have over the companies or the beneficiaries" of the family trust. Potentially, three of the heirs could out-vote a fourth, setting up a battle over the future of the companies. A spokesman for Mr Murdoch could not immediately be reached for comment. Follow our channel and never miss an update. Read more from Sky News: Bankers to scrutinise public sector spending Find out what is the 'Boxing Day bounce' But his lawyer, Adam Streisand, said they were disappointed with the ruling and intended to appeal, The New York Times reported. Sky News, which Mr Murdoch launched in the UK in 1989, is no longer part of his empire. At the end of 2018, Fox's film entertainment assets, such as The Simpsons and the Avatar film franchise, were sold to Disney - while the company's 39% stake in Sky was sold to Comcast .

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob Bonta is necessary to bolster safety for children online, supporters say, but industry officials vow to fight the measure and others like it under the First Amendment. Warning labels for social media gained swift bipartisan support from dozens of attorneys general, including Bonta, after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to establish the requirements earlier this year, saying social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. “These companies know the harmful impact their products can have on our children, and they refuse to take meaningful steps to make them safer,” Bonta said at a news conference Monday. “Time is up. It’s time we stepped in and demanded change.” State officials haven't provided details on the bill, but Bonta said the warning labels could pop up once weekly. Up to 95% of youth ages 13 to 17 say they use a social media platform, and more than a third say that they use social media “almost constantly,” according to 2022 data from the Pew Research Center. Parents’ concerns prompted Australia to pass the world’s first law banning social media for children under 16 in November. “The promise of social media, although real, has turned into a situation where they’re turning our children’s attention into a commodity,” Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, who authored the California bill, said Monday. “The attention economy is using our children and their well-being to make money for these California companies.” Lawmakers instead should focus on online safety education and mental health resources, not warning label bills that are “constitutionally unsound,” said Todd O’Boyle, a vice president of the tech industry policy group Chamber of Progress. “We strongly suspect that the courts will set them aside as compelled speech,” O’Boyle told The Associated Press. Victoria Hinks' 16-year-old daughter, Alexandra, died by suicide four months ago after being “led down dark rabbit holes” on social media that glamorized eating disorders and self-harm. Hinks said the labels would help protect children from companies that turn a blind eye to the harm caused to children’s mental health when they become addicted to social media platforms. “There's not a bone in my body that doubts social media played a role in leading her to that final, irreversible decision,” Hinks said. “This could be your story." Common Sense Media, a sponsor of the bill, said it plans to lobby for similar proposals in other states. California in the past decade has positioned itself as a leader in regulating and fighting the tech industry to bolster online safety for children. The state was the first in 2022 to bar online platforms from using users’ personal information in ways that could harm children. It was one of the states that sued Meta in 2023 and TikTok in October for deliberately designing addictive features that keep kids hooked on their platforms. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, also signed several bills in September to help curb the effects of social media on children, including one to prohibit social media platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to children without parental consent and one to limit or ban students from using smartphones on school campus. Federal lawmakers have held hearings on child online safety and legislation is in the works to force companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm. The legislation has the support of X owner Elon Musk and the President-elect’s son, Donald Trump Jr . Still, the last federal law aimed at protecting children online was enacted in 1998, six years before Facebook’s founding.Republicans Reject Trump Twice In A WeekGreenland says no thanks to Trump purchase idea — again

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NoneThe National Capital Commission is giving away prizes to those who correctly guess the opening date of the Rideau Canal Skateway. The NCC said in a post on X , formerly Twitter, that three people who get the date right will be selected to win an official Skateway toque, beanie and a pair of mitts. Users are being asked to comment on the social media post with their prediction. You must be in Canada to be eligible. The opening date for the canal has varied widely in the last few years. Crews have started flooding the ice to prepare for the skating season this week, but there is still no word on an opening date. Last season, the canal opened on Jan. 21, 2024. It did not open at all in 2023. It has opened three times in December in the last 20 years, Dec. 28, 2004, Dec. 31, 2013 and Dec. 28, 2018. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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