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Demonstrating commitment to continuous portfolio innovation, Centerline Biomedical receives FDA 510(k) clearance for new IOPS® Guidewire Handle and launches its latest software advancementsDuring the second quarter of this Saturday's game between Michigan and Ohio State, quarterback Will Howard suffered what appeared to be a head injury. Howard was trying to pick up a first down with his legs when he got popped by Michigan defensive back Makari Paige. It was such a hard hit that it even had people watching at home grimacing in pain. After staying on the ground for a few minutes, the Ohio State quarterback got up and walked over to the sideline. While most fans watching "The Game" were concerned about Howard's health, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy laughed at the quarterback's expense. Portnoy posted a video of him taunting Howard on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. He kept saying that Howard was "dead" before welcoming him to the Big Ten. "You're dead. You, the quarterback, all this talk playing the [expletive] teams in this league. All this talk - boom, you're dead," Portnoy yelled . "You're dead. Let's watch it. Boom, you're dead! Welcome to Big Ten football, Will. Boom, you're dead! How does it feel to be dead? Welcome to the rivalry, big man." Welcome to the rivalry Will Howard. This ain’t no Indiana boy! pic.twitter.com/Urjyidzvkt That's a pretty harsh message from Portnoy, but not an unexpected one. Portnoy has made it very clear that Michigan runs in his blood. So of course he'll defend his alma mater in a rivalry game against Ohio State. That being said, he could've shown a bit of class. Michael Hickey/Getty Images Michigan was a double-digit underdog heading into this Saturday's game against Ohio State. And yet, against all odds, the Wolverines are actually imposing their will on the Buckeyes. If Michigan upsets Ohio State in Columbus, you can guarantee that Portnoy will take a victory lap on social media. The second half of this game will be televised on FOX. Related: Ohio State Quarterback Will Howard Injured After Getting Leveled By Michigan DefenderOh for heavens’s sake, get a room. Actually don’t. This is, on reflection, a global spectator sport. But show a little restraint. People are watching. Including, it seemed for much of the first half at the London Stadium, the entire West Ham defence. There were times during those 49 wild minutes when Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard seemed to be playing pretty much in the same pocket of air, like a pair of hummingbirds, beautifully conjoined. Footballers who work together like this are often said to have an understanding or a relationship. This was the real thing. You complete me. No, seriously. Just look at the numbers. This was Ødegaard’s third start in eight days since slipping back into the team just before the international break. There had been so much talk about what his return might mean, with all due caution about overloading one player with superhero problem‐solving powers. But the team really has bloomed under his hand, or in Saka’s case rebloomed, bloomed a little more. By the break here Arsenal were running at 13 goals in their last two and a half games, nine of them assisted or scored by Saka and Ødegaard, with Saka’s personal tally three goals and four assists. Ødegaard’s return hasn’t just been a boost. This has been a homecoming. It’s the end of The Railway Children out there. Daddy’s back, walking out of the steam in his tweed coat and homburg hat. And everything’s going to be different now. At least, it is against this West Ham defence. For long periods in that first half the home team simply didn’t apply any resistance to this process, reduced to the football equivalent of one of those paper‐thin wasabi seaweed crackers, all branding and plastic, a little colouring and sheen, but basically not really there. By half-time Saka and Ødegaard had taken 60 touches between them, just under a third of West Ham’s total from one to 11. Those are all touches near your goal, by the best players in the opposition team, often in space, allowed to dream and twirl and basically dance in each other’s eyeline. Around this Arsenal and West Ham dished up a genuinely crazy game of football. It took 10 minutes to open the scoring. Pablo Sanz, West Ham’s designated set-piece sidekick, had appeared next to Julen Lopetegui for Arsenal’s first corner, matching up the Arteta‐Tover double act. As the ball was sent fizzing into the back of the West Ham net Sanz just turned and walked back, shoulders hunched, and it really is a long way in this ground, the walk of set‐piece shame. The delivery from Saka was a flat, hard skimmer. Arsenal had lumped the back post with the usual knot of black shirts, kettling West Ham in their own area. There was the familiar phalanx advance as the ball came in, all blocks and closed lanes, players there just to eat up space while Gabriel, the running back in this scrimmage, goes hunting for the ball. His marker Michail Antonio was still pressing through the crowd like a flustered shopper as the ball was headed past Lukasz Fabianski. The London Stadium had been at its cavernous best at kick-off, a vast hanger of cold, white light, still weirdly angled, as though someone has just jammed this giant Lego structure down on its base and crunched it about until it sticks. At which point, enter: the madness. By half-time the scoreline read West Ham 2-5 Arsenal, as it would stay to the end, five of those goals in the space of 13 minutes. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion Arsenal’s second was the high point of the Ødegaard-Saka fever, a goal so elegant it felt almost sarcastic. Saka started and ended the key combination, cutting inside down one of those wormholes that is somehow invisible to every opponent, laying the ball back to Ødegaard, then carrying on because he knows now what happens when you do this. The pass back into Saka’s path was a thing of beauty, floated like a soap bubble through the damp Stratford air, and also through the human props posing as West Ham defenders. Saka took the ball on his thigh then laid it sideways to Leandro Trossard to score. Six minutes later it was Saka again, this time slaloming through the claret flags and winning a penalty kick that he then presented to Ødegaard, not actually down on one knee in the restaurant but almost. Ødegaard duly buried it. That made it a 34-minute hat‐trick of goal involvements for Saka, which presumably means he gets to take home the pump that blew up the match ball. Arsenal’s fourth two minutes later was more fine play but also a little sickly because it involved West Ham just standing and watching Trossard’s perfect pass over the top for Kai Havertz. Even training cones have some kind of presence. This was frankly a disgrace to the cone. West Ham pulled a couple of goals back. Saka put away a penalty right on half-time after Fabianski decided to deal with another inswinging corner by punching Gabriel in the head. Go for the high ball, but it’s not a free hit. This isn’t purge night. And that was pretty much that, prelude to a languid postcoital cheroot of a second half. Ground may have been lost in the meantime. But this felt like the full resumption of a beautiful friendship.
Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll are celebrating today as their youngest child marks his fourth birthday. The couple share three children together, daughter Sadie, 11, and sons Billy, 10, and Ted, who has just turned 4. The Finding Joy actress had an extra special birthday message for little Ted on Saturday. Read more: Amy Huberman given unusual Brian O’Driscoll gift by stranger on the street Read more: Out and about: Amy Huberman, Hugo Duncan, Aidan Turner and Maura Higgins pictured at top events Taking to social Instagram to mark the happy occasion, Amy shared insight into their decorations for the occasion, with a big balloon in the shape of the number four floating in their kitchen in honour of Ted. Joking, Amy penned a witty caption: "My baby is 4! Surely he has a fake I.D.?!" "I’m probably going to have to stop using baby brain as an excuse for everything and recounting his age in weeks in an attempt to back that up." "Happy birthday little man. Can’t believe you’re 208 weeks old!" "However, you’ll always be the baby so I’m just going to have to carry you around in a sling carrier clipped around my shoulders until you’re just about ready to head off to college so I can kiss that squidge face all the time." "I do hope that’s okay." Amy previously shared an insight into the family of five's busy Christmas . They like to switch up traditions but always prioritise quality time with their loved ones. “It’s busy and hectic, like I’m sure it is in most households,” Amy said. “I guess in terms of traditions, it’s different depending on where we go for Christmas Day as we mix it up between the families. “We meet friends in town every Christmas Eve with all the kids and it’s a tradition I look forward to every year. “I also love decorating the house... Well, actually, I don’t love it, but I like it when it’s done.” When it comes to cooking, Amy is more than happy to hand the reins over to Brian. “I’m really good at eating it if that counts,” she told the RTE Guide.
It was the fourth time this season they had conceded four or more and the performance showed why they have the Premier League’s worst defence. When O’Neil and the players went over to acknowledge the visiting supporters there were boos for a run of two wins in 14 league matches. “Whatever the fans think of me, there is definitely no-none working harder than me and I will continue to do so until someone tells me not to,” said O’Neil, who is under increasing pressure with his side second bottom of the table. “I go over there to see them because I appreciate every one of the Wolves fans. They have given me unbelievable support since I arrived at the football club,” he said. “We managed to produce some unbelievable stuff last season with a team that was heavily tipped by most of the nation for relegation. We managed to enjoy it together. “Now it is tough. I was happy to go over there and look them right in the face and take any criticism they want to throw at me. “I accept responsibility for my part in that. Whatever criticism they want to throw at me will not change how I feel about them. “Everyone at this football club needs to do more. We will get back to be ready to fight again on Monday (another crucial game against West Ham, whose manager Julen Lopetegui’s tenure is hanging by a thread). “I will work with everything I have. I will back myself to get the most out of the group. I understand the drive for change (but) you never know how much of a percentage of supporters it is.” Veteran Ashley Young ended Everton’s 370-minute wait for a goal with a 10th-minute free-kick, his first league goal for more than two years, and on-loan Lyon midfielder Orel Mangala blasted home his first for the club to establish a 2-0 half-time lead. Two Craig Dawson own goals secured Everton’s biggest home league win since April 2019, but manager Sean Dyche insisted their issues up front were far from sorted. He said: “It’s our fifth clean sheet in the last eight so the consistency has been there in one degree, we just haven’t been scoring goals. That’s been the hardest thing to find consistently and we haven’t solved it yet. “Goals change everything, they change opinions. That’s what football is like.” The victory was hugely important in a month in which, having been hammered 4-0 at Manchester United, they face top-six sides Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest and undoubtedly eased some of the pressure on Dyche and his players. “I’ve told them how proud I am of them,” he added. “The challenges come thick and fast on and off the pitch and they just keep going. “It’s only a step and there are many more to go but it’s a good step and a positive step. “It’s a temporary moment in time because the next one is a big one (Saturday’s Merseyside derby).”Qatar tribune TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, concluded the second day of its Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG 2024) Summit on Wednesday. PMFG 2024 continued to deliver impactful discussions, uniting global experts to explore groundbreaking ideas in precision medicine and genomics. The summit featured dynamic sessions and a high-profile panel addressing the opportunities and challenges of building a robust biomedical innovation economy in Qatar. A highlight of day two was the panel powered by Doha Debates, which explored the theme ‘Shaping the Future: Exploring the Boundaries of Human Advancement’. Moderated by Al Jazeera’s Dareen Abu Ghaida, the discussion tackled the ethical and philosophical implications of advancing genomics and biotechnology. Panelists included Jamie Metzl (Entrepreneur and Sci-Fi Novelist), Dr Sarah Chan (The University of Edinburgh, UK), and Dr Arash Rafii (Weill Cornell Medical-Qatar). Dr Sarah Chan, Center for Biomedicine, Self and Society, Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, UK, said: “Genomic medicine offers unparalleled opportunities to revolutionize healthcare, but achieving genomic justice requires addressing inequalities embedded in our systems. By better understanding genome and its benefits for the long run, we can move toward personalized treatments tailored to individual needs, no matter how unique. This transformative shift must be supported by a fairer, more innovative approach to developing cures for the genomic era, ensuring that the benefits of these advancements are accessible to all.” The second panel session chaired by Dr Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, CEO of Sidra Medicine, which convened thought leaders from academia, healthcare, and policymaking, focused on positioning Qatar as a global biomedical hub. Panelists included Dr Francis Yeoh (National University of Singapore), Dr. Mohamed Adel Ghanem (Qatar Investment Authority), Dr. Slim Slama (World Innovation Summit for Health), Dr. Gordan Sanghera (Oxford Nanopore Technologies), and Dr. Peter Owotoki (Vitafluence.AI). Dr Francis Yeoh, Professorial Fellow and Chairman, Innovation & Entrepreneurship – National University of Singapore and Advisor to the Qatar Research, Development and Innovation Council, said: “To build a successful biomedical ecosystem, there are six key components: strong government policies supporting innovation and business, access to cutting-edge healthcare markets, a growing pool of skilled talent, available funding through venture capital and government grants, robust support services like legal aid, startups, and accelerators, and a culture that embraces innovation. Qatar has all of these essential elements in place – positioning it to become a leading biomedical hub.” Dr Mohamed Adel Ghanem, Head of Healthcare at Qatar Investment Authority, said: “This event highlights Qatar’s progress and its ambition to lead in biomedical innovation. With advanced facilities like those at Sidra Medicine and access to comprehensive patient datasets, Qatar is well positioned to attract global partners and accelerate impactful solutions. Focusing on local health needs and creating a supportive regulatory environment gives the country a competitive edge to address global healthcare challenges.” Dr Slim Slama, CEO at the World Innovation Summit for Health, said: “Qatar is a small yet remarkably agile nation with a clear vision for public health, technology, and investment. In a short time, it has made significant contributions to global health dialogue and innovation. It’s essential to ensure these discussions are inclusive and address the unique needs of regions like ours, where challenges range from infectious diseases to chronic conditions.” The final day of PMFG 2024 (Thursday) promises sessions on custom-made therapies, innovative clinical trials, and dialogue in gene therapy. Keynote speakers include Dr. Hakon Hakonarson (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia), Dr. Chantal Mathieu (European Association for the Study of Diabetes), and Dr James Wilson (Gemma Biotherapeutics), who will explore actionable insights in genomics and rare disease treatments. PMFG 2024 is held under the patronage of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO) and the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health, with Qatar Precision Health Institute as a strategic partner, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a knowledge partner, Qatar National Bank as the Official Diamond Patronage and Sponsor, and Msheireb Museums as a community partner. Copy 05/12/2024 10
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Survivor Season 47 Episode 12 airs tonight, Wednesday, December 4 at 8/7c on CBS , or streaming on demand with Paramount+ (free trial). The Emmy award-winning show was hosted by none other than fan favorite long-time host Jeff Probst and features 18 new contestants competing in the biggest social and physical challenge of their lives. Watch for free with a trial of Fubo . • Don’t have cable? If you don’t have cable, you still can watch Survivor Season 47 LIVE for free with Fubo (free trial) or on Paramount+ (free trial). On this week’s episode called “Operation: Italy”, the castaways get their letters from home as they fight to get a spot in the final six. Watch for free to find out what happens . What channel is Survivor Season 47 on? What: Survivor Season 47 When : Wednesday, December 4 at 8 p.m. (new episodes every Wednesday) TV Channel: CBS Watch the show live streaming online : If you don’t have cable, you still can watch Survivor Season 47 LIVE for free with Fubo (free trial) or on Paramount+ (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, you can sign up for Fubo Pro for $79.99/month.TEHRAN- Ten feature-length documentaries will be competing in the international section of the 18th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival Cinéma Vérité, the organizers have announced. “Glass, My Unfulfilled Life” directed by Rogier Kappers from the Netherlands, “Gingerbread for Her Dad” by Alina Mustafina from Kazakhstan and “Return” by Katja Fedulova from the Czech Republic are among the highlights of the lineup, IRNA reported on Saturday. “Glass, My Unfulfilled Life” follows Rogier, a man in his fifties who seemingly has it all: a city apartment, a countryside home, two delightful pre-teens, a bike, and a van. Yet, beneath this facade of contentment, he grapples with a persistent sense of unfulfillment. Determined to pursue his passion, he embarks on a journey to learn the glass harp and realize his dream of becoming a street musician. This documentary comedy explores the unpredictable nature of people’s aspirations, filled with unexpected twists and turns along the way. "Gingerbread for Her Dad" follows three generations of women from a single family as they journey from Kazakhstan to Poland in search of the grave of the man who connects them—a man who lost his life during World War II. Throughout their journey, they mend fractured relationships and confront the lingering traumas of the post-colonial Soviet era. "Return" is about Mumine, a strong woman in her mid-30s whose husband is arrested as a political prisoner. As she cares for their four children, she embodies the struggles of the Muslim Crimean Tatar community, which has faced persecution throughout history. Alongside her is Maye, another resilient woman navigating the harsh realities of life under occupation. While they uphold traditional roles, both women show remarkable dedication to their families and culture. The film highlights their strength and dignity, but also their moments of deep vulnerability as they confront the emotional toll of their circumstances. The festival will also screen “Love Me A Little Bit” directed by Tommaso Cotronei from Italy, “At the Door of the House, Who Will Come Knocking” by Maja Novakovic from Serbia and “Yalla, Baba!” by Angie Obeid from Lebanon. "Love Me A Little Bit" delves into the impact of Western oil multinationals in Nigeria. The film follows Richard, whose life is a constant struggle for survival as he navigates a harsh routine: fetching water, siphoning diesel from pipelines to sell by the roadside, attending school, studying in a dorm, and repeating the cycle. Set against the striking landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, “At the Door of the House, Who Will Come Knocking” explores the inner, intangible dimensions of life through a contemplative lens. The film follows an elderly man living in isolation, capturing the poetic rhythms of his daily routines through dreamlike visuals. Surrounded by majestic mountains, a warm burning stove, and the companionship of animals, he finds solace and comfort in his simple existence. "Yalla, Baba!" follows Mansour Obeid, who made the journey from Lebanon to Brussels with friends 42 years ago. Now, his daughter, filmmaker Angie Obeid, invites him to recreate that trip together for the first time. As they travel, they encounter bullet-riddled walls in Bosnia and the haunting remnants of communism, while a now-impermissible route through Syria symbolizes a changed world. Their journey is filled with both serious discussions and lighter moments, enriched by the surprise company of two hitchhiking girls. Documentaries from Iraq, Palestine, Spain and Chile will also be screened in this section of the festival. The 18th edition of Cinéma Vérité, Iran’s major international festival for documentary films, will be held in Tehran from December 8 to 15. The Documentary & Experimental Film Center (DEFC) is the organizer of the event. The festival tries to express the relationship between reality and truth through documentary films. This year’s edition of the festival will have several sections including the national competition, the international competition, the Martyr Avini Award, “Gaza, Palestine, Resistance,” commemoration ceremonies, and other programs on the sideline. SAB/
Natixis Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Infosys Limited ( NYSE:INFY – Free Report ) by 63.5% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 266,942 shares of the technology company’s stock after acquiring an additional 103,659 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Infosys were worth $5,945,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC. Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in INFY. Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in Infosys during the third quarter worth about $33,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in Infosys by 22.6% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,931 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $55,000 after buying an additional 541 shares in the last quarter. Hilltop National Bank grew its position in Infosys by 50.8% in the second quarter. Hilltop National Bank now owns 2,979 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $55,000 after acquiring an additional 1,004 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. raised its stake in Infosys by 126.7% during the second quarter. Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. now owns 3,029 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $56,000 after acquiring an additional 1,693 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ridgewood Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of Infosys during the second quarter valued at $162,000. 10.89% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Investec lowered shares of Infosys from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Erste Group Bank raised shares of Infosys from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 11th. StockNews.com downgraded Infosys from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on Infosys from $23.00 to $25.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Friday, October 18th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $20.85. Infosys Stock Performance Shares of INFY stock opened at $22.80 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $22.24 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $20.74. The stock has a market cap of $94.43 billion, a PE ratio of 29.23, a PEG ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 1.00. Infosys Limited has a 52-week low of $16.04 and a 52-week high of $23.48. Infosys ( NYSE:INFY – Get Free Report ) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 17th. The technology company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.19. Infosys had a return on equity of 31.43% and a net margin of 17.15%. The business had revenue of $4.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.89 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.18 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Infosys Limited will post 0.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year. Infosys Increases Dividend The business also recently disclosed a semi-annual dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 1st were paid a dividend of $0.2126 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, October 29th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.1%. This is a boost from Infosys’s previous semi-annual dividend of $0.20. Infosys’s dividend payout ratio is currently 53.85%. Infosys Company Profile ( Free Report ) Infosys Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides consulting, technology, outsourcing, and next-generation digital services in North America, Europe, India, and internationally. It provides digital marketing and digital workplace, digital commerce, digital experience and interactions, metaverse, data analytics and AI, applied AI, generative AI, sustainability, blockchain, engineering, Internet of Things, enterprise agile DevOps, application modernization, cloud, digital process automation, digital supply chain, Microsoft business application and cloud business, service experience transformation, energy transition, cyber security, and quality engineering solutions; Oracle, SAP, and Saleforce solutions; API economy and microservices; and Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI technologies. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding INFY? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Infosys Limited ( NYSE:INFY – Free Report ). 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LONDON : Ange Postecoglou will bring up a half century of Premier League games in charge of Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday with the jury still very much out on the Australian's impact at the club. His side are in 10th place in the table ahead of their trip to champions Manchester City and defeat would provoke further debate about Postecoglou's progress. The 59-year-old led Tottenham to fifth place in his first season at the helm - a solid improvement on their eighth-placed finish the season before. But after a spectacular start to his Tottenham reign when they bagged 26 points from their first 10 Premier League games, the subsequent period has been mired in inconsistency. This season they have won five and lost five of their first 11 games with the latest setback coming before the international break when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Ipswich Town. Speaking to reporters on Friday, the former Celtic manager said his team had progressed from last season and that judging them so early in the campaign was unfair, although he admits he faces a crucial period with nine games in 29 days. "I think it's going to be a real pivotal part of the season. If we're still 10th at Christmas obviously people won't be happy, but we might not be 10th," he told reporters. "If we had a beaten Ipswich we'd be third and I reckon this press conference would be a lot different, wouldn't it? I'm not going to let my life be dictated by one result. "I take a sort of wider perspective on these things, because I know how fickle it can be. But we need to address our position for sure. If we're 10th at Christmas, yeah, it won't be great, for sure, absolutely and rightly so there would be a lot of scrutiny around me." Postecoglou insists there has been progress in his first 50 Premier League games in charge after inheriting a squad in need of a major rebuild. His side have produced some scintillating football at times this season in wins against the likes of Manchester United and Aston Villa and beat Manchester City to reach the quarter-final of the League Cup. But there have been too many slip-ups such as losses to Ipswich and Crystal Palace and critics say he is reluctant to bend on his attacking principles. "I think I said I am steadfast and I am clear on some really strong principles that I just won't budge on. But that doesn't mean I don't feel at times I need to adapt in the way I deliver things," he said. Asked for his assessment on his half century, Postecoglou said: "Where did I think we'd be after 50 games? God knows, mate. Could have been a whole lot worse now, but when you look at it in the current prism of 10th, you kind of go, doesn't look good. I understand that, and we have to improve that. "But over the 50 games, I think there's enough there that shows where we are progressing as a team, and we are developing into the team we want. The key is the next 50 games, if they can be better than the first 50, firstly that means I'm still here. But secondly, I think we'll be in a good space."In a firm step towards preserving the natural environment, the municipality of Puerto Vallarta has implemented new and stricter measures against illegal tree felling, including fines of up to 500,000 pesos and the obligation to submit environmental compensation. This decision, taken by the Municipal Administration headed by President Luis Munguía, responds to the growing concern about the environmental impact of deforestation, particularly in a city that depends on both its natural beauty and its tourism sustainability. A Firm Commitment to Nature Puerto Vallarta is recognized worldwide for its natural beauty, which includes not only its beautiful beaches, but also its mountains, jungles and forests that are home to unique biodiversity. Tree felling, however, has represented a threat to this environment, not only due to the loss of flora and fauna, but also due to the alteration of local ecosystems, the reduction of air quality and vulnerability to natural phenomena such as flooding. The new legislation imposes severe sanctions on those who violate the rules on tree felling, imposing economic fines ranging from 50 thousand to 500 thousand pesos, depending on the magnitude of the damage. This measure aims to discourage illegal felling, while seeking to protect the natural spaces that make Puerto Vallarta an attractive destination for tourism, but also a habitable place for its residents. Environmental Compensation: A Comprehensive Solution One of the key points of the reform is the requirement for environmental compensation. The measure establishes that those who wish to cut trees must present an ecological restoration plan, which can include everything from reforestation to the implementation of conservation practices to ensure that damage to the ecosystem is mitigated. This compensation seeks to ensure that, even if logging is permitted for justified reasons, additional measures are taken to restore the ecological balance. For example, if a tree is cut down in an urban area, the person responsible could be obliged to plant an equivalent number of native species in nearby areas to contribute to the revitalization of the environment. The Impact of the New Regulations The municipal authorities, when presenting these reforms, pointed out that the excessive growth of the city and the expansion of tourist and residential developments have generated pressure on green spaces. Although economic progress is fundamental for the development of Puerto Vallarta, the authorities have made it clear that sustainability is a priority. The Municipal Ecology Council has supported these new provisions, highlighting that environmental compensations are essential to create an urban development model that is not only economically profitable, but also environmentally friendly. According to experts in the field, actions that protect natural spaces will not only improve the quality of life of the people of Vallarta, but will also strengthen ecological tourism, which is one of the economic drivers of the destination. Citizen Participation: Key to Monitoring Citizen participation will be essential to the success of these new measures. Municipal authorities have urged the community to report illegal tree felling and to collaborate in reforestation and green space conservation initiatives. Digital platforms, such as applications and social networks, could be key tools to encourage this active participation, allowing citizens to be more involved in environmental protection. Puerto Vallarta's Green Future Puerto Vallarta, like many tourist destinations around the world, faces the challenge of balancing economic development with environmental protection. The new legislation on tree felling aims not only to reduce the negative environmental impact, but also to set a precedent for other cities in Mexico to follow the example of responsible ecological management. These actions reflect a long-term commitment by the municipal government to sustainability. If implemented effectively, they can represent a positive change in the way Puerto Vallarta manages its growth and environmental preservation, which is key not only for the city, but also for the health and well-being of its inhabitants. The decision to tighten measures against tree felling in Puerto Vallarta is a decisive step towards building a greener, healthier and more sustainable city. Severe fines and the demand for environmental compensation are necessary tools to protect the region's natural wealth, ensuring that the communitiesParticipation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived. “I think there were a lot of families that were impacted at that time,” said Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association president Melanie Earland, whose group governs minor hockey in B.C.’s Lower Mainland, including Metro Vancouver. “The world changed,” she said. Player participation had peaked in 2016-2017 with more than 62,000 registrations, Hockey Canada statistics for B.C. show, falling under 58,000 just before the pandemic began in 2020, then plummeting to 39,056 that season. Rising costs and growing competition from other sports had also been chipping away at youth hockey participation. But that is now changing, with registration for this season in B.C. surging past the 63,000 mark, a rebound that follows a concerted effort to make the game more accessible, especially to groups not traditionally linked to the sport such as new Canadians and Indigenous communities. Tom Oberti, president of the West Vancouver Minor Hockey Association, said his organization had seen record registrations this year, more than 8 per cent higher than last season. “We’re bursting at the seams,” Oberti said, noting the association has had to look outside West Vancouver to find ice time to fit all the players. “The reason why we’ve grown is because we’ve put a lot of effort into reaching out to new, non-traditional hockey demographics,” he said. “For example, we run ball hockey programs in elementary schools to introduce the sport, and we’ve done a lot to reach out to the Mandarin-speaking community, because it’s a growing segment of our community on the North Shore.” Oberti said the association has leveraged Mandarin- and Persian-speaking families already with kids in youth hockey, establishing links to new players through parent groups on social media platforms targeting specific communities such as WeChat and WhatsApp as well as word of mouth from schoolchildren who already play the game. Families new to Canada want to do things they consider Canadian, Oberti said, and they are embracing hockey. “Hockey has an advantage there,” he said. “There are a lot of families that do want to participate in the sport — or who are interested in the sport — because of the way it’s intertwined in the fabric of social life in Canada.” At the Richmond Jets Minor Hockey Association, vice-president Trent Gustafson said while his group has seen about a 15-to-20 per cent drop-off in participation from a peak in 2018-2019, registration is growing again, and players from non-traditional communities make up a big part of that rebound. “We’re up to around 915 to 920 kids playing hockey at Jets this year,” Gustafson said. “We don’t collect (data) in terms of the ethnicity of our members specifically, but I can safely say more than half are non-Caucasian members.” Just as important as getting children in these communities playing hockey, Gustafson said, is the fact that parents new to the game are also eager to volunteer. He said that is a vital contribution to the minor hockey system largely run by volunteers and parents in their spare time. “Those parents are, frankly, just as crazy hockey parents as you’re getting in some of the other cities and towns in not only British Columbia but across the country,” he said. “It’s interesting, the people it seems these days that are almost more willing to volunteer are some of the newer people to hockey. They’ve just fallen in love with the game.” Earland said other efforts to attract players include a try-hockey-for-free program in Cloverdale, B.C., for Indigenous youth, and they are trying to make the game more affordable through equipment programs and other initiatives. “Nobody in minor hockey wants to hear a family say, ‘We want to play but our kids can’t afford it or we can’t afford it,’” she said. She said she wants every child to have an opportunity to play hockey. “It’s a fabulous sport. It offers friendships and teamwork and camaraderie for all of our youth.” Chilliwack Minor Hockey Association president Lee McCaw said his group does not target any specific community for new players, but the province’s rapid population growth and its diversity means more kids being registered from every background. “I think our inclusion for everybody to be able to participate is huge,” McCaw said. “We have a huge First Nations population in our city, and there’s a lot of learn-to-skate programs that are specifically designed for every ethnicity group and everybody inclusively, together and within Chilliwack.” Nathan Bosa, the president of the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, said even if there are no specific programs aimed at the diverse newcomer groups, sport could be an opportunity to support them. “We’re talking about this as a board a while ago, about having a program for new people coming into Canada and into Kamloops (to) give them a little bit of an instruction on how things work,” Bosa said. “It’s something that we’re going to be looking at in the new year. I think we’ve started to see that the influx is very noticeable, and it’s good. Getting children into sport, whether it’s hockey or something else, allows children and their parents to make friends and it brings them into the community, Bosa said. Bosa and McCaw also noted the impact of hockey exposure in the South Asian community as another factor in attracting new players, including Hockey Night in Canada’s Punjabi broadcast, and homegrown talent such as Arshdeep Bains from Surrey playing for the Vancouver Canucks in February. The Winnipeg Jets, meanwhile, signed forward Kevin He to a three-year entry-level deal this month, making him the first player born in China to ink an NHL deal. Scott Furman, Hockey Canada’s vice-president of growth and retention, said progress has also been made on other fronts, with the visibility of women’s hockey skyrocketing as the Professional Women’s Hockey League drives female player registration to a new high beyond 100,000 countrywide this season. Furman said the upheaval and change in management at Hockey Canada in recent years meant a new approach, bringing inclusion and more programs to help with the costs of the game. He said the rebound in B.C. is symbolic of this change. “Last season, for the first time, we hit 50,000 players that identified as black, Indigenous or people of colour, and that was an 8-per-cent increase on the previous season,” Furman said. “In B.C., I think about 19 per cent of players identify as black, Indigenous or people of colour, which is well above the national average. And the South Asian community represents 4.5 per cent of all players — a 46 per cent increase since the 2021 season. “It certainly is a positive trend, but nothing’s taken for granted. And we’ve got to continue to do the work to make sure that it continues in that fashion.”
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has flown to Florida to have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products. Joining Trump and Trudeau at dinner were Trump's picks for commerce secretary, interior secretary and national security adviser, and the three men's wives. From the Canadian side, the dinner guests included Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, whose responsibilities include border security. Trump’s transition did not respond to questions about what they had discussed or whether the conversation alleviated Trump’s concerns about the border. A smiling Trudeau declined comment upon returning to his West Palm Beach hotel late Friday. Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election CHICAGO (AP) — An emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online. Many have appropriated a 1960s abortion rights rallying cry, declaring “Your body, my choice,” and have been using it publicly on college campuses and even in public schools. While none of the current online rhetoric is being amplified by Trump, experts say many young men see the former president’s return to the White House as vindication of their views on women. For many women, the words are a worrying sign of what might lie ahead as some men perceive the election results as a rebuke of reproductive rights and women’s rights. Syrian insurgents are inside Aleppo in a major setback for Assad as government forces regroup BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents have fanned out inside Syria's largest city Aleppo a day after storming it with little resistance from government troops. Syria's army said troops have redeployed to prepare for a counteroffensive. Witnesses said insurgents were seen Saturday at landmarks in Aleppo for the first time since 2016, when they were expelled by government forces backed by Russia and Iran. The surprise offensive is a major embarrassment for Syrian President Bashar Assad, who has regained total control of the city eight years ago. Israeli strike in Gaza allegedly kills workers with World Central Kitchen charity DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a car in Gaza has killed five people, according to a senior Palestinian health official. An aid worker says three of the people killed were employees of the charity World Central Kitchen. The charity's aid delivery efforts in Gaza were temporarily suspended earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers. Israel's military says it struck a wanted militant who had been involved in the Hamas attack that sparked the war. In a later statement, it said that the alleged attacker had worked with WCK and it asked “senior officials from the international community and the WCK administration to clarify” how that had come about. Lebanese fisherman hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is bringing hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon. That includes fishermen who’ve long launched their single-engine wooden boats into the Mediterranean at dawn. For months, Israel imposed a siege that kept hundreds of fishermen at this ancient Phoenician port ashore. That upended their lives and dealt the industry a major blow. The port siege also cut people off from key ingredients for traditional Lebanese dishes. As war devastated their country, the loss of fish damaged a deep association with home. Now, the possibility of renewed fishing is helping fuel hope. How Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup to keep him in office. The plot was allegedly comprised of several components and substantiated by evidence and testimony in the agency's 884-page report. The pieces of the puzzle include laying the groundwork by systematically sowing distrust of the electoral system among the populace. It also includes drafting a decree to give the plot a veneer of legal basis and pressuring top military brass to go along with the plan. Bolsonaro and his main allies have denied any wrongdoing or involvement and accuse authorities of political persecution. More than 100 arrested as Georgian police clash with protesters over suspension of EU talks TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — More than 100 demonstrators were arrested overnight in Georgia as protesters clashed with police following the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Friday marked the second straight night of protests after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the country’s ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension the previous day. The Associated Press saw protesters in Tbilisi being chased and beaten by police as demonstrators rallied in front of the country's parliament building. The violence follows Georgian Dream’s disputed victory in the Oct. 26 election, which was widely seen as a referendum on the country’s aspirations to join the European Union. Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country. However, Sunday's vote is sandwiched between a two-round presidential race and is overshadowed by controversies and chaos following the outcome of the first vote. While the president has significant decision-making powers in areas such as national security and foreign policy, the prime minister is the head of the nation’s government. Sunday’s vote will determine the formation of the country’s 466-seat legislature. North Korea's Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday as international concerns about the two countries’ expanding cooperation deepened after North Korea sent thousands of troops to Russia. During a Friday meeting, Kim and Belousov reached “a satisfactory consensus” on issues on how to further boost strategic partnership and defend each country’s sovereignty and security interests, state media said. Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest forecast to be hit with snow and dangerous cold into next week BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snow of the season has the potential to bury towns in New York along lakes Erie and Ontario during a hectic holiday travel and shopping weekend. Forecasters says winter storm conditions could persist into next week and cause hazards in the Great Lakes, Plains and Midwest regions. Forecasters predict 4 to 6 feet of blowing and drifting snow could fall in Watertown and other areas east of Lake Ontario through Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a disaster emergency in affected areas.ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Ship Lease, Inc. (NYSE:GSL) (the "Company”), a containership charter owner, announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.546875 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its 8.75% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Shares (the "Series B Preferred Shares”) (NYSE:GSLPrB). The dividend represents payment for the period from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and will be paid on January 2, 2025 to all Series B Preferred Shareholders of record as of December 19, 2024. About Global Ship Lease Global Ship Lease is a leading independent owner of containerships with a diversified fleet of mid-sized and smaller containerships. Incorporated in the Marshall Islands, Global Ship Lease commenced operations in December 2007 with a business of owning and chartering out containerships under fixed-rate charters to top tier container liner companies. It was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in August 2008. As of September 30, 2024, Global Ship Lease owned 68 containerships ranging from 2,207 to 11,040 TEU, with an aggregate capacity of 376,723 TEU. 36 ships are wide-beam Post-Panamax. As of September 30, 2024, the average remaining term of the Company's charters, to the mid-point of redelivery, including options under the Company's control and other than if a redelivery notice has been received, was 2.3 years on a TEU-weighted basis. Contracted revenue on the same basis was $1.78 billion. Contracted revenue was $2.15 billion, including options under charterers' control and with latest redelivery date, representing a weighted average remaining term of 2.8 years. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements provide the Company's current expectations or forecasts of future events. Forward-looking statements include statements about the Company's expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, intentions, assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts. Words or phrases such as "anticipate,” "believe,” "continue,” "estimate,” "expect,” "intend,” "may,” "ongoing,” "plan,” "potential,” "predict,” "project,” "will” or similar words or phrases, or the negatives of those words or phrases, may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not necessarily mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure you that the events or expectations included in these forward-looking statements will come to pass. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the factors described in "Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F and the factors and risks the Company describes in subsequent reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not unduly rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statement to reflect circumstances or events after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investor and Media Contact: The IGB Group Bryan Degnan 646-673-9701 or Leon Berman 212-477-8438None
Cavaliers out to avenge loss, cool off red-hot CelticsA collision between a high-speed passenger train and a fire truck on Saturday morning in Florida left three firefighters and multiple train passengers injured, authorities said. Related video above: Derailment happened as Mass. train traveled over speed limit, report says The crash happened at 10:45 a.m. in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. The Brightline train was stopped on the tracks, its front destroyed about a block away from the Delray Beach Fire Rescue truck, its ladder ripped off and strewn in the grass several yards away, The Sun-Sentinel reported. The Delray Beach Fire Rescue said in a social media post that three Delray Beach firefighters were in stable condition at a local hospital. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue transported 12 people from the train to the hospital with minor injuries. Brightline officials didn’t immediately respond to an email inquiry Saturday afternoon. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board said that agency is still gathering information about Saturday’s Brightline crash and hasn’t decided yet whether it will investigate. The NTSB is already investigating two crashes involving Brightline’s high speed trains that killed three people at the same crossing early this year along the railroad’s route between Miami and Orlando. More than 100 people have died after being hit by trains since Brightline began operations in July 2017 — giving the railroad the worst death rate in the nation. But most of those deaths have been either suicides, pedestrians who tried to run across the tracks ahead of the train or drivers who went around crossing gates instead of waiting for a train to pass. Brightline hasn’t been found to be at fault in those previous deaths. Railroad safety has been a concern since a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023, spilling toxic chemicals that caught fire. Regulators urged the industry to improve safety and members of Congress proposed a package of reforms, but railroads haven’t made many major changes to their operations and the bill has stalled. ___ Associated Press writers Josh Funk reported from Omaha, Nebraska, and Chevel Johnson contributed from New Orleans.
Authorities found Haddon, 76, dead in a second-floor bedroom on Friday morning after emergency dispatchers were notified about a person unconscious at the house in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania. A 76-year-old man police later identified as Walter J Blucas, of Erie, was hospitalised in critical condition. Responders detected a high level of carbon monoxide in the property and township police said on Saturday that investigators determined that “a faulty flue and exhaust pipe on a gas heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak”. Two medics were taken to a hospital for carbon monoxide exposure and a police officer was treated at the scene. As a model, Haddon appeared on the covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle and Esquire in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the 1973 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She also appeared in about two dozen films from the 1970s to 1990s, according to IMDb, including 1994’s Bullets Over Broadway, starring John Cusack. Haddon left modelling after giving birth to her daughter, Ryan, in the mid-1970s, but then had to re-enter the workforce after her husband’s 1991 death. This time, she found the modelling industry far less friendly: “They said to me, ‘At 38, you’re not viable,'” Haddon told The New York Times in 2003. Working a menial job at an advertising agency, Haddon began reaching out to cosmetic companies, telling them there was a growing market to sell beauty products to aging baby boomers. She eventually landed a contract with Clairol, followed by Estee Lauder and then L’Oreal, for which she promoted the company’s anti-aging products for more than a decade. She also hosted beauty segments for CBS’s The Early Show. “I kept modelling, but in a different way,” she told The Times, “I became a spokesperson for my age.” In 2008, Haddon founded WomenOne, an organisation aimed at advancing educational opportunities for girls and women in marginalised communities, including Rwanda, Haiti and Jordan. Haddon was born in Toronto and began modelling as a teenager to pay for ballet classes – she began her career with the Canadian ballet company, Les Grands Ballet Canadiens, according to her website. Haddon’s daughter, Ryan, said in a social media post that her mother was “everyone’s greatest champion. An inspiration to many”. “A pure heart. A rich inner life. Touching so many lives. A life well lived. Rest in Light, Mom,” she said.Indraprastha Gas shares in focus as board to consider bonus issue in December meeting
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Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" Thanks for your interest in Kalkine Media's content! To continue reading, please log in to your account or create your free account with us.It’s social media decision time for state and local governments: follow the post-election masses to Bluesky or sit tight and see what happens. The Washington Metro — the district’s public transit system — . So does the , which had 743 followers and 12 posts as of Friday afternoon. That compares to more than 214,000 followers on X and a seemingly endless list of posts. And now New York City is getting into the Bluesky game. Mayor Eric Adams — dealing with , and on bribery and other charges — recently told agencies under his command to . Those accounts would join the more than 20 million Bluesky users, . More than 2.5 million people have joined since the election, reportedly annoyed at the politics of Trump-supporting Elon Musk, the owner of X, which was previously known as Twitter — along with what many new Bluesky users have described as the “toxic” feel at the Musk social media platform. Bluesky was born from Twitter in 2019, but these days, the two platforms are not only competitors but offer people a way to signal their political stance just via the decision about which one to use. Now state and local governments face their own choices about how to respond — and added risk from people bent on using the rising service for mischief or crime. In Minneapolis, officials are “establishing a city primary account and do not have immediate plans outside of that,” Allen Henry, the city’s media relations coordinator, told via email on Friday. As Bluesky grows and changes, the city will keep its eye on it, he said, and take a “larger approach” if that proves necessary. “Ultimately, our goal is to communicate to and inform the public,” Henry said. “For communications to be most effective, we need to communicate in the spaces our audience is and in ways that resonate with them.” In Austin, Texas, known for its tech-heavy economy and progressive culture, city officials are taking a slower approach, according to Memi Cárdenas, Austin’s media relations manager. “Bluesky is a relatively new social media platform, and we have not yet done a thorough review of how it could fit in our communications strategy as a city,” she said. Austin relies on X, especially during emergencies. The city has more than 213,000 followers on Musk’s social media platform, and reaching that mark via a new tool would require “notable resources to establish, which include staff capacity, developing internal usage policies, researching platform rules and regulations, ensuring accessibility and archiving,” Cárdenas said via email. Much like the case in Minneapolis, officials in Austin will monitor Bluesky, which stands as a communications option for the future. Making a change to the new platform — any new platform — would involve a review from the city’s social media committee and a recommendation to the city’s communications director for approval or denial, she said. Even so, the city’s lack of presence on Bluesky hasn’t stopped people bent on fraud from creating “a couple of profiles impersonating the official city of Austin, and we are working to remove those accounts from the platform,” Cárdenas added. More such instances for other agencies seems probable, . In fact, it attracted an onslaught of impersonators after the service in 2022. New targets and updated features always attract criminals, vandals and other such people. Neither Bluesky nor press officials in the New York Mayor’s Office responded immediately to request for comment. Nor did X — since taking over the platform, Musk has . While a count of public agencies so far on Bluesky was not available, at least one social media expert has noticed changes when it comes to government activity there. “I have noticed government agencies and quasi-governments adding Bluesky accounts, especially ones that often need to get updated info to audiences quickly such as transportation authorities,” said Megan Duncan, an associate professor at Virginia Tech who researches digital media and associated topics. She anticipates that as audiences become ever more fragmented, governments might use Bluesky to make sure they are reaching as many people as possible, especially when it comes to information deemed urgent. “But if these [agencies] already had an X account, the good news is that the formatting of information and text is similar enough that it lowers the burden on social media managers,” she told . For those agencies that join Bluesky now, their “early-adopter presence” could bring more engagement and growth than will be the case for latter users. That’s not the only potential benefit of joining now. “It’s also the optimal time to get the prime handles, which simultaneously can signal credibility and prevent bad-faith actors from snagging them and impersonating government agencies and politicians,” Duncan said via email. Bluesky, after all, offers no verified badges as other social media platforms do. Governments that act early enough, though, can set up domains and handles that signal credibility to their audiences, she said. Those audiences, of course, will at the same time be developing their own “literacy skills” for Bluesky, learning its rhythms and players, and figuring out who deserves their trust. Smaller public agencies will probably face the biggest challenges. “The technical skills to set up and host your own government domain may be a barrier for entry for smaller government agencies,” she said. “I’ve noticed even larger agencies like New York City’s MTA is on the common server. Alternatively, Washington’s Metro has established its own domain.” So will Bluesky endure, or will enthusiasm fade as the election recedes? That’s one of the uncertainties that will occupy social media managers and communications professionals at public agencies in the coming months. Some governments have already made up their mind against Bluesky, at least for now: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that departments under his supervision will stick with X because that’s where people are. Government technology suppliers face the same issue. A spokesperson for industry giant Tyler Technologies said Friday that while the company uses X and not Bluesky, that all depends on where public agency clients and other audiences are. Finances, moderation and having an ample and capable workforce still stand as question marks for Bluesky, Duncan said. “As more opinion leaders and authorities join, Bluesky feels like it’s going to establish itself as the place for microblogging,” Duncan said. “But, I’m not yet ready to call Bluesky the marketplace winner alternative to X because of the revenue piece.”
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