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Relmada seeking strategic options after failed studyCharter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey says the Spectrum pay-TV and broadband parent is “fighting for video,” in collaboration with frenemies like Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. Speaking at the UBS Media and Communications Conference, Winfrey took stock of the path the company has taken since a high-profile September 2023 showdown with Disney. After that bruising carriage fight, which ended in a novel agreement after a 10-day blackout, Charter has gone on to integrate streaming services worth roughly $80 a month at retail for customers of some Spectrum tiers. The latest outlet on that list is Max, under a distribution renewal reached in September by WBD and Charter. The “complicated process” of executing the streaming strategy will culminate in the first half of 2025 with the creation of “what I would call a ‘video store,'” Winfrey said. The “easy to find/easy to use” destination will be where customers can manage all of their subscriptions, he added. Charter, which is the No. 1 pay-TV provider in the U.S., threatened multiple times during the Disney clash to withdraw from video altogether. Top-tier providers are finding the cost and risk-reward proposition of broadband and wireless to be more enticing than traditional pay-TV, given how many people cut the cord every year. More than a year after the effort began, Winfrey said the result has been a hybrid pay-TV/streaming offering with substantial upside potential. “One of the things that’s been really fun about the process that we’ve been in over the past year is I think the programming community understands that we are fighting for video in a way that almost nobody else is,” he said. “We have an interest in a product that needs to be profitable for everybody in the ecosystem and that we’re incentivized to go drive it so that we can help our broadband acquisition and retention. As a result, I think the programmers are really behind us, realizing that our incentives are in the right place and we’re trying to create value for customers, which is ultimately better for them in the long term.” The experience has yielded “an a-ha moment,” Winfrey continued. Distributors and programmers, who are often at odds with each other, are “finding a way to work together to evolve the product in a way that makes sense for customers and evolves the product but also preserves the economics of this ecosystem.” One such partner, Winfrey added, is WBD. The companies’ carriage deal has earned applause from Wall Street given WBD’s recent loss of NBA rights. “David Zaslav was the one who really leaned into that the most and said we’re going to make Max, including HBO, available to all of your Select customers,” Winfrey said of the oft-knocked WBD CEO. As part of the carriage pact, Winfrey said, “what they really wanted to see us do was to use our sales and distribution capabilities toward broadband. We have 25,000 in-house sales associates, across all of our channels. So we have a very deep sales capability.” Those resources give the companies “mutual incentives” to push more adoption of Max regardless of the extent of the overall relationship between the customer and Charter-Spectrum, Winfrey said.Bengals trying to end another 3-game skid in visit to suddenly surging Cowboysgpark 。

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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing charged with murder in New York, court records showWith Ja’Marr Chase‘s run of monster games bolstering his case to surpass Justin Jefferson as the NFL’s highest-paid receiver, the prospect the Bengals separate their long-running wide receiver tandem increases. Higgins has long been expected to leave Cincinnati in 2025, be it in free agency or potentially via a tag-and-trade transaction. The Bengals have Joe Burrow signed to the second-most lucrative quarterback deal, and Chase is playing his way toward a contract that will likely eclipse Jefferson’s $35M-per-year pact. The Bengals have not seriously negotiated with Higgins since the first half of 2023 , and in becoming the only team to tag a player this year and not extend him , they cannot reenter talks with their No. 2 wideout until season’s end. Signs point Higgins out of town, but Burrow said he will make a strong effort to see that his most experienced receiver stays. This could set up an interesting showdown, as the star quarterback obviously could wield significant influence in this matter and others involving personnel if he so chose. “Those discussions are ongoing,” Burrow said, via ESPN.com’s Ben Baby , of a post-2024 future with Higgins. “I’m confident that I think we’re going to do what it takes to bring Tee back. I know that I’m going to do what it takes to get him back and so is he. We’ve had those talks. Those are going to be offseason discussions. But I think we’re excited about that opportunity.” NFL rules prohibit Bengals brass from negotiating with Higgins, but Burrow can certainly lobby his five-year teammate to stay. That will be difficult to pull off, however. The Bengals’ Chase-over-Higgins preference in terms of extension priority has long been known, with the former’s All-Pro-level season only reinforcing that stance. Higgins, 25, also will not be likely to accept a hometown discount. The Bengals kept him out of free agency this year via the franchise tag, and if the team passes on a 2025 tag (as the early rumors indicated it would ), the bet will be Higgins defects not long after the legal tampering period begins. Higgins did say he will factor in his relationship with Burrow and the Bengals, but the team made him a lowball offer in 2023 — a deal not believed to be close to $20M on average . It will take more than $20M per year for a team to land the former second-round pick in free agency. “Like y’all said, this could be my last season [with the Bengals], so I definitely appreciated it, for sure,” Higgins said of playing another nationally televised game with Burrow and Co. “I love those guys to death. ... The relationships are more important. Financially, that’s going to come.” Higgins’ 58.9 yards-per-game number is in line with what he averaged during his most recent 1,000-yard season (2022), when he posted 59.6 per contest. But injury trouble took him off the field for five games, keeping his yardage total at 581 through 13 games. Higgins will also follow Packers wideout Christian Watson‘s lead in going through a study to determine the cause of his recent soft-tissue injury trouble, Baby adds . Higgins trudged through hamstring issues as a rookie and then missed time in 2023 and ’24. Higgins suffered hamstring and quadriceps injuries during separate practices this season, sidelining him for five games in total. A strong finish will drive up the Clemson alum’s market. Higgins stands to be the top WR free agent prize, should the Bengals pass on a second tag that would come in at $26.2M. His current $21.8M number proved more palatable for the Bengals due to Burrow’s extension not yet producing big cap numbers. In 2025, however, Burrow’s cap hit will swell to $46.3M. The Bengals are not a restructure-happy team, but Burrow pushing them could at least keep the door open to a restructure — pushing more money into future years — to create more cap space for a second Higgins tag. That might not go over too well with Higgins, who would then see the team take two free-agency years away, but it would be a way for Cincinnati to retain its WR2 for a bit longer. It will be interesting to see what kind of role Burrow plays, and how receptive the organization is to its quarterback’s wishes. Defensive changes are likely coming to help maximize Burrow’s skills, after Cincy’s defense restricted this year’s team. How the club navigates the Higgins matter will also be a key issue, as it could impact Burrow’s satisfaction with management. This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.Cousins Properties Announces Public Offering of 9,500,000 Shares of Common Stock

Potato cultivation has increased across Bangladesh as farmers have been getting higher prices year-round amid elevated inflation in the country. About 4.65 lakh hectares of land were brought under potato cultivation this season compared to 4.50 lakh hectares last year, according to data of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Shariful Islam, a potato farmer of Sherpur upazila in Bogura, said he made a profit of around Tk 2 lakh by selling the potatoes he grew on 10 bighas of leased land last season. As such, he has leased 20 bighas for growing potato this season in hopes of securing similar returns. Farid Uddin, deputy assistant agricultural officer of the Bogura DAE, said potato cultivation in the district has expanded to 55,500 hectares this season while the total acreage was 55,260 hectares last season. The planting season for potatoes runs from October to November while harvesting activities are carried out in February and April. Low and middle-income people have been bearing the brunt of the persisting inflationary pressure, which has hovered above 9 percent since March 2023. The inflation rate swelled to a three-month high of 10.87 percent in October this year driven by soaring food prices, particularly for rice and vegetables, shows data of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics. Showkat Osman, director of the DAE's crops wing, said potato cultivation has naturally increased this year as farmers are getting higher prices for the crop. Potatoes were selling for as much as Tk 80 per kilogramme (kg) in Dhaka yesterday while the price was Tk 75 just a week ago. On a monthly basis, the price of potato rose by about 33 percent since October. Similarly, prices of the tuber grew by 78 percent year-on-year, as per data of the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh. WHY ARE POTATOES SO EXPENSIVE? Cold storage owners said that although stocks of potato from last season are nearly at an end, there should be no shortage of supply as fresh harvests of the crop have already arrived at markets. Besides, the National Board of Revenue reduced the import duty on potato to 15 percent from 25 percent and also lifted the 3 percent regulatory duty on September 5 to encourage imports of the tuber. However, potato imports have not reached the desired level despite the duty reduction, so it had little effect on the domestic prices, they added. Furthermore, they informed that the prices are still increasing due to the lack of market supervision. Traders said the production of many vegetables was disrupted by heavy rains and floods early this year. As such, the subsequent delay in farmers delivering fresh harvests to the market has forced traders to increase the price of potatoes kept in cold storage, they added. The traders also said that while it is normal for potato prices to be slightly higher at the start of each season, they are much higher than usual at present even though new stocks are expected to arrive by December. Meanwhile, there have been allegations that potatoes are being hoarded at cold storages to artificially raise their prices and thereby secure more profit. Mohammad Robiul Faisal, deputy commissioner of Rangpur, acknowledged that the hoarding has inflated prices, and his office has been working to control the market. Shahidul Islam Shahid, vice-president of the Hili Importers and Exporters Group, said the price of imported potato jumped after India created complications for exporting the crop to Bangladesh. He informed that imports of potato through Hili land port have remained suspended since Monday. Bangladesh produced 1.9 crore tonnes of potato last season and is estimated to produce 1.13 crore tonnes this season, the DAE data shows. According to the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association, potatoes were stored in about 360 cold storages last season and most of the stocks have been sold. As per the latest estimates, approximately 300,000 tonnes of potato are remaining in 122 cold storages. Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu, president of the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association, said stockists have increased the potato prices due to the gap between demand and supply. Last season, there was a shortage of 15 to 20 lakh tonnes of potato, he added. According to the DAE, the annual demand for potatoes stands at around 90 lakh tonnes. Against this backdrop, Babu said the production should be facilitated in various ways. "For example, the government could buy potatoes the same way it buys rice this season. Otherwise, it will not be possible to control prices," Chowdhury said.

American Airlines Group Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has vowed to take decisive action against “future instances of violent protests and disruptive sit-ins.” He underscored that the government would no longer tolerate activities that jeopardise the nation’s economy and stability. Addressing the federal cabinet on Wednesday, the prime minister emphasised a zero-tolerance policy toward those inciting violence. While refraining from explicitly naming Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), he implicitly criticised the party for orchestrating recent demonstrations in the federal capital, which caused widespread disruption. He insisted that such incidents necessitate a more stringent approach to prevent their recurrence. Sharif drew attention to the economic fallout as the protests took place. He spoke about how life in Islamabad and Rawalpindi was paralysed, leaving businesses shuttered and daily wage earners unable to make ends meet. “The turmoil disrupted supply chains, forced factory closures, and left patients in urgent need of medical care stranded due to blocked roads.” The prime minister also highlighted the broader economic ramifications, noting a sharp decline in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE), which plummeted by 4,000 points in a single day after reaching a record high of 99,000 points. “These agitators have become adversaries of Pakistan’s progress,” he stated. “Their actions repeatedly derail our economy. Stability fosters business growth and investment, and we must safeguard these principles at all costs.” Sharif also condemned the PTI for disruptive tactics, which he described as a harmful precedent in Pakistan’s political history, citing the 2014 sit-in; a 126-day-long protest that delayed the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, stalling major projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He also referenced protests during key diplomatic events, such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad, which alarmed foreign dignitaries and tarnished Pakistan’s global image. Even Saudi officials, the prime minister noted, expressed concerns about the instability stemming from political agitation. “This culture of chaos and anarchy is unacceptable,” Sharif said. “No responsible political party in our history has ever stooped to such levels. The PTI’s actions have damaged our international relationships and economic stability, for the sake of personal interests.” The prime minister extended gratitude to law enforcement agencies, including the Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh police, as well as the Rangers, for their effective handling of recent protests. He singled out the Chief of Army Staff for his crucial support in maintaining order. While affirming the constitutional right to peaceful protest, Shehbaz Sharif stressed that no one has the right to disrupt public life or destroy national assets. He lauded the coordinated efforts of law enforcement agencies in dispersing violent demonstrators, restoring calm, and safeguarding citizens. However, he criticised the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for neglecting its responsibilities. He accused the KP government of focusing on instigating violence in the federal capital rather than addressing rising insurgency and lawlessness in the province. “While the people of KP suffered from increasing insecurity, their government was busy orchestrating provocations against the federation,” he remarked. Sharif reiterated the need for exemplary punishment for individuals involved in violent incidents, including the May 9 riots. He argued that a lack of accountability emboldened perpetrators, leading to repeated disruptions. “If the culprits of the May 9 riots had faced appropriate punishment, we wouldn’t be witnessing this chaos today,” he said. “The cycle of unrest must end for Pakistan’s future.” Highlighting his government’s efforts to stabilise the economy, which he described as being on a path to recovery despite numerous challenges, Sharif credited the coalition government’s difficult yet necessary decisions for averting a potential default. “Inflation is easing, and we are seeing the fruits of bold, collaborative actions,” he noted, praising coalition partners for prioritising national interests over political considerations. “In the last eight months, we have made significant strides toward economic stabilisation. These achievements are the result of teamwork and determination, not miracles.” “It pains them to see the country stabilising and moving forward,” he added, alleging that the opposition was disheartened by Pakistan’s economic recovery. “It hurts them that Pakistan is stabilising and moving forward,” he said. The prime minister also criticised what he described as PTI’s self-serving political strategies, accusing its leadership of prioritising personal ambitions over national welfare. He claimed that the party’s actions had strained relations with friendly nations and tarnished Pakistan’s reputation. “This is not politics; it is chaos of the worst kind,” Sharif stated. “There is no place for such behavior in a civilised democracy.” He added that PTI’s leadership blatantly disregarded directives from the Islamabad High Court, undermining constitutional norms in their quest for power. In his concluding remarks, the prime minister declared his government’s commitment to ensuring such disruptions do not recur. He emphasised that the administration would take all necessary steps to uphold peace and stability, which are essential for Pakistan’s progress. “We will not allow the country’s stability to be jeopardised, not on our watch or anyone else’s,” he said. “The government’s priority is to focus on building a stronger, more resilient Pakistan, and we will take every step to safeguard this mission.” The prime minister assured the nation that his administration remains dedicated to fostering economic growth, strengthening international relations, and ensuring law and order. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );

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Lambton County is on a list of future sites for power plants in Ontario, including the possibility of a large nuclear facility. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced today that three sites – already owned by Ontario Power Generation – are under consideration. The plan includes the site of the former Lambton Generating Station. It was decommissioned and then torn down in 2019. The province said the site, along with the others in Haldimand County and the Port Hope area, is being eyed to meet an anticipated 75 per cent increase in demand for power by 2050. Leece said the first step in the process will be consultations with municipalities and First Nations. St. Clair Township Mayor Jeff Agar calls it welcome news. His municipality lost over $2 million of its tax base when the coal-fired Lambton Generation Station closed. “That’s hard to recover, really hard,” he told CTV News London. 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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s defection to Donald Trump and the Republicans comes after years of criticism the former Democrat laid at Trump's feet. Kennedy, whom Trump has nominated to be the next U.S. health secretary, has previously called the president-elect a "bully" and a "terrible president" and described his early political rise as "scary." In a video that was widely shared online this week, amid widespread discussion of Trump's cabinet picks, commentators claimed that Kennedy had disparaged Trump's supporters too, saying he called them "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," and "bootlickers." The Claim A post on X, formerly Twitter , by user Republicans against Trump, posted on November 21, 2024, viewed 3.9 million times, said: "[siren emoji] CNN has uncovered an audio in which RFK Jr scorched Trump and his supporters, calling them "belligerent idiots," "outright Nazis," "cowards," and "bootlickers." The post included audio in which Kennedy said: "One of the things that you write so beautifully, and your stuff is so fun to read, but you write about Trump, quote, 'The way that you build a truly vicious nationalist movement is to wed a relatively small core of belligerent idiots to a much larger group of opportunists and spineless fellow travelers whose primary function is to turn a blind eye to things.'" The Facts CNN did not report that Kennedy said those words about Trump supporters himself, and Kennedy did not do so either. CNN reported earlier this week that the recording was taken from a March 2016 episode of the Ring of Fire radio show, during which Kennedy praisingly repeated the words of journalist Matt Taibbi. "'We may not have that many outright Nazis in America, but we have plenty of cowards and bootlickers, and once those fleshy dominoes start tumbling into the Trump camp, the game is up,'" Kennedy quoted. As was said in the clip, Kennedy doesn't resist or challenge Taibbi's words, calling them "beautifully" written and "fun to read." The passage itself doesn't outright call Trump supporters "belligerent idiots" but strongly connects them to that insult. Importantly, these weren't Kennedy's words, although his praise of the passage suggests he, at the very least, sympathized with its sentiment. "Like many Americans, I allowed myself to believe the mainstream media's distorted, dystopian portrait of President Trump," Kennedy said in a statement sent to Newsweek by the Trump-Vance transition team. "I no longer hold this belief and now regret having made those statements. President Trump has a tremendous vision for our country that will not only make our country healthy again but will lower the cost of living for all Americans, stop endless wars, protect free speech, secure our Southern border, and make our country great again. "I am proud to serve in President Trump's administration." As reported in October 2024 by The New York Times, Kennedy has ridiculed Trump for many years, including during his run as a candidate in the 2024 race, calling him a "terrible president" who would not be "capable of meeting the expectations and fulfilling the promises that he raises with his rhetoric." In a Newsweek op-ed from 2018 , Kennedy, who was a Democrat at the time, said that Trump's "presidency has not just discredited our nation, but the entire American experiment in self government." Trump was not kind to Kennedy prior to his dropping out of the 2024 race, either. Kennedy ran against Trump as a Democrat, then an independent, before ending his campaign in August and endorsing the president-elect. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social in late May, Trump called Kennedy "one of the most Liberal Lunatics ever to run for office," adding that he is "a Phony Radical Left fool whose poll numbers are TERRIBLE, and getting worse." The Ruling Needs Context. 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Equipped with an HD camera, the dual-chamber feeder enables up-close livestreaming of avian visitors, as well as species-logging via the free mobile app. An optional premium subscription ($59.99 annually or $6.99 monthly) includes unlimited photo and video storage, AI identification with species-specific details, and the opportunity to earn badges for logging new visitors. Turn on notifications to get alerts sent to your phone whenever there’s activity at the feeder. $179.99. Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link 3 smartphone printer offers a touch of nostalgia without sacrificing technology. Just load the 4.9-by-3.5-by-1.3-inch printer with Instax Mini instant film and connect it to your Android or iOS device via Bluetooth to print wallet-size photos. If you want to get fancy, you can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation, or apply filters, including 3D augmented-reality effects, via the free Instax Mini Link app. It can also make collages of up to six images, or animate photos to share on social media. Available in Rose Pink, Clay White and Sage Green. $99.95. The appropriately named easyplant is one of the best gifts you can give your houseplant-loving friends, regardless of their experience level. Select a pot color, size and plant (or get recommendations based on sunlight requirements, pet friendliness and other attributes) and fill the self-watering container’s built-in reservoir roughly once a month. Moisture will permeate the soil from the bottom as needed, eliminating the often-fatal consequences of over- or under-watering. It’s also a literal lifesaver come vacation time. $49-$259. If you’ve got a no-dairy friend on your list, a plant-based milk maker could save them money while allowing them to avoid sugar, stabilizers, thickeners and preservatives. The Nama M1 appliance both blends and strains ingredients, converting nuts, seeds, grains or oats into velvety-smooth milk in just one minute, with zero grit. And for zero waste, the pasty leftover pulp can be used in other recipes for added nutrients. The device also makes infused oils, flavored waters and soups. And, importantly, cleanup is easy. Available in white and black. $400. For friends who prefer stronger beverages, the QelviQ personal sommelier uses “smart” technology to ensure wine is served at its ideal temperature. Unlike traditional wine refrigerators, this device doesn’t take up any floor space. It also doesn’t chill wine to just one or two temperatures based on its color. Instead — paired with the free QelviQ app — the tabletop chiller relies on a database of more than 350,000 wines to bring a bottle to its specific recommended serving temperature in as little as 20 minutes. It also suggests food-wine and wine-food pairings. Plus, the appliance serves as a great icebreaker to inspire dinnertime conversation. Available in Exciting Red, Dashing Black and Dreamy White. $495. Grilling food after dark — and ascertaining its doneness — can prove challenging without outdoor lighting, and it’s nearly impossible to cook while holding a flashlight. But as is often the case, the simplest of solutions can make the biggest of impacts: Uncommon Good’s 2-piece LED Grilling Tool Set puts illumination into the handles of its stainless-steel spatula and tongs. After use, the lights can be removed and the utensils run through the dishwasher. $40.

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