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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 13, 2024-- On December 10, 2024, Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (the “Company”) received a letter from the NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American” or the “Exchange”) stating that the staff of NYSE Regulation has determined to commence proceedings to delist the Company’s class A common stock, units, and redeemable warrants (collectively, the “Company Securities”), pursuant to Sections 119(b) and 119(f) of the NYSE American Company Guide because the Company failed to consummate a business combination within 36 months of the effectiveness of its initial public offering registration statement, or such shorter period that the Company specified in its registration statement. As a result of the determination, trading of the Company Securities on NYSE American has been suspended. As indicated in the letter from NYSE American, the Company has a right to a review of the delisting determination by the Listings Qualifications Panel of the Committee for Review of the Board of Directors of the Exchange, provided that the Company submits a written request for such review no later than December 17, 2024. The Company is working towards consummating its previously announced business combination with Ace Green Recycling, Inc. If the Company Securities are delisted from NYSE American, the Company intends to seek a listing of the Company Securities on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC in connection with the consummation of the Company’s proposed initial business combination. About Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE American: ATEK.U, ATEK, ATEK WS), incorporated in Delaware, is a special purpose acquisition company incorporated for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. ATEK is the third SPAC founded by Isabelle Freidheim, who also serves as its Chief Executive Officer, with Kirthiga Reddy as President and Jennifer Calabrese as Chief Financial Officer. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release are not historical facts but may be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the “safe harbor” provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook,” “intend,” or continue or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology or expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These statements are based on the current expectations of the Company’s management and are not predictions of actual performance. Such statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s ability to consummate its previously announced business combination and to list the Company Securities on Nasdaq in connection with the consummation of the proposed business combination. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions; the number of redemption requests made by the Company’s stockholders in connection with a potential business combination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company; the risk that the approval of the Company’s stockholders for a potential transaction is not obtained; expectations related to the timing of a potential business combination; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of a business combination; the risk that a business combination may not be completed by the Company’s business combination deadline; costs related to a business combination; and other risks that will be detailed from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those risks discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on September 27, 2024 and in subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The foregoing list of risk factors is not exhaustive. There may be additional risks that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in these forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide the Company’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. And while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. Nothing herein should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that the results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213050198/en/ CONTACT: Bevel PR Athena@bevelpr.com KEYWORD: NEW YORK UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINANCE SOURCE: Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 12/13/2024 03:56 PM/DISC: 12/13/2024 03:57 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241213050198/enMaryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic 'forever chemicals'
An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalitionThe first-ever Turkey Trot dates back to 1896, when six men ran a 5-mile race sponsored by the YMCA in Buffalo, New York. Today, close to a million people participate in Turkey Trots in communities throughout the United States. According to Running USA, a nonprofit that supports the running industry, Thanksgiving is the biggest running day of the year. But here’s the thing: You don’t actually have to run to take part in this holiday tradition. In fact, many participants aren’t experienced runners and walk for part or all of the course. “You’ll still experience the fun and sense of accomplishment from completing the race,” says Dr. Adam Tenforde, director of Running Medicine at Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and a Mass General Brigham sports medicine provider. Working toward a goal can motivate you to become more active, no matter your fitness level. The experience may also foster connections and a spirit of giving. Thanks for giving “Participating in these events — especially on a national holiday — adds another dimension beyond the exercise aspect,” says Tenforde. Turkey Trots provide opportunities for meaningful social interactions with other walkers or runners. Also, many feature ways to support your local community or favorite charity. For some charitable fun runs, you solicit donations from friends and family. But others just require a participation fee that goes to support a particular cause. For example, some raise funds for schools, needy families or people affected by illness or tragedy. Search for a Turkey Trot in your area at the online directory runningintheusa.com . Trot tips Most Turkey Trots are 5 kilometers, which is about 3.1 miles. If you haven’t been very active recently, the Get Active Questionnaire from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (csep.ca) can help you determine if you should consult a doctor before starting or ramping up any exercise routine, including training for a 5K. Always include a warmup and cool-down — a few minutes of slow walking or jogging — with every exercise session. Beginners should start by walking just 10 minutes a day a few days a week and gradually add minutes over the following weeks. Once you’re up to 30 minutes a day, check how far you’re traveling and keep increasing your distance. If you’re already a regular walker, consider adding some short stints of jogging to each walking session. For a step-by-step guide, consider downloading one of the many “couch-to-5K” apps. They coach you through walking and running intervals and enable you to track your time, distance and pace. If you can, enlist a friend or family member to join you. On race day Because late November weather can be chilly in some areas, check the forecast and dress appropriately, wearing breathable layers you can remove if needed. At least an hour before the race starts, have a healthy breakfast (such as oatmeal with fruit and nuts), along with a full glass of water to make sure you’re well hydrated. Just before the start, do some dynamic stretches, such as squats or marching in place. “Afterward, you can feel good about having that slice of pumpkin pie with your Thanksgiving meal,” Tenforde says.
Friday sermon: Info for UmmahNorth Carolina interviews Bill Belichick for head coaching job, AP sources sayLOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy's return to UCLA lasted only one season. The Bruins let go of Bieniemy on Thursday after fielding one of the nation's worst offenses this season. It didn't take head coach DeShaun Foster long to find a replacement. Indiana quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri will become the new Bruins offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Bruins had not yet announced the decision. Sunseri spent one season at Indiana after following Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison. Cignetti and Sunseri worked together for four seasons, the first three with the Dukes, who made the most successful transition from FCS to FBS in history. Bieniemy was hired as associate head coach and offensive coordinator shortly after Foster was hired as head coach in February. Bieniemy was also on the Bruins staff from 2003-05 as running backs coach. Jason Fletcher, Bieniemy's agent, said in a statement that Bieniemy planned to stay only one season in Westwood and termed it a “mutual parting of the ways.” However, Bieniemy signed a two-year contract at UCLA and did have a retention bonus if he was on staff for the 2025 season. "After interviewing for head coaching jobs last year, he wanted to stay active and busy," Fletcher said. “So, he decided to go help out Deshaun Foster, who is like his little brother, at UCLA as opposed to sitting out a year.” Out of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, UCLA was 117th in total offense (328.8 yards per game), 126th in scoring (18.4 points per game) and had the nation's fifth-worst rushing attack (86.6 yards per game). The Bruins — 5-7 in their first season in the Big Ten after qualifying for a bowl the last three years — were the sixth Power Five team since 2000 that didn't score at least 20 points in their first six games. Players also said early in the season that Bieniemy's scheme was difficult to grasp and that play calls could be too wordy. Bieniemy was a two-time Super Bowl champion offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs but his last two stops have not gone well. He was Washington's offensive coordinator in 2023 but was not retained after Ron Rivera was fired. Bieniemy said in an email to ESPN earlier this year that he was not fired by Washington and that he received NFL offers to coach running backs or be a passing game coordinator. However, when asked during UCLA's spring practice to explain those remarks or what his other job prospects were, he refused to do so. “What I’m going say is this: I’m here coaching at UCLA. All that other stuff, you could go talk to the Commanders. I’ll leave it just like that,” he said. Bieniemy wasn’t retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who replaced Rivera. Despite his success in Kansas City, Bieniemy hasn’t landed a heading coach job, even though he’s interviewed with more than half of the NFL’s 32 teams. Fletcher said: "The plan was always to return to the NFL in 2025, and he’s looking forward to the opportunities ahead.” Sunseri's immediate priority will be to stem any further losses to the transfer portal. Quarterback Justyn Martin — who was on track to compete for the starting job following the graduation of Ethan Garbers — and running back T.J. Harden have already entered the portal. At Indiana, Sunseri worked closely with Kurtis Rourke, a transfer from Mid-American Conference school Ohio. Rourke went on to have one of the best seasons in Hoosiers history as No. 9 Indiana (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) broke single-season school records for victories and conference wins and appears set to make its CFP debut in two weeks. Sunseri, like Cignetti, also coached previously at Alabama. Sunseri served as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide in 2019 and 2020 after previous stints at Florida State and Tennessee. The 35-year-old Sunseri also spent three seasons with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning a Grey Cup title as a rookie in 2013 following his college career at Pittsburgh. Marot reported from Indianapolis. ___ 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
Molineux ruled out of NZ tour in Ashes concernRoad weariness preceded the holiday break for the Kings and now their rest will come to an abrupt close as they hit the ice for a rare pair of consecutive home games in which they’ll host their arch nemeses Saturday and a fellow “Expansion Six” franchise Sunday. First up, it’ll be the Edmonton Oilers, who took the crown of the hottest team in the NHL from the Kings as they vaulted from fifth to second in the Pacific Division in two and a half weeks’ time. Then, the Kings will welcome the Philadelphia Flyers, who still play on Broad Street but have been decidedly less bullyish of late, having dropped four of their past five decisions to slip back into the mushy middle of the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers most recently lost to the rival Pittsburgh Penguins by a 7-3 score, the same count that the Kings beat them by on Dec. 19 in Philly. For the Kings’ part, they wrapped up their second seven-game road trip of the season Sunday, finishing with the same 3-2-2 mark they did on their season-opening swing. They rallied for a point in Nashville and then endured a regulation defeat in Washington after what Capitals goalie Logan Thompson described as a “playoff-style game” concluded the Kings’ journey with losses on back-to-back dates. “I thought (the trip) wasn’t bad. We battled back in Nashville to get a point, which was good to get a point after coming into the third [period] down two,” defenseman Mikey Anderson told reporters. “Overall, you’re proud of the effort. All in all, it wasn’t a terrible road trip.” Phillip Danault missed that finale but participated fully in Friday’s practice, per Hockey Royalty’s Russell Morgan, who also reported that Trevor Moore and Trevor Lewis skated in red non-contact jerseys. Danault missed just one game while Moore has been out for the past five. Already missing top defender Drew Doughty, the Kings will need every healthy hand on deck this weekend. While Philly’s Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov will present challenges Sunday, Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl and captain Connor McDavid entered Friday’s slate of games tied for the second-longest active scoring streak (nine games) while having the two most prolific surges. Draisaitl’s 20 points and McDavid’s 18 over the past nine games have helped the Oilers to an 8-1-0 record in those outings as part of an 11-2-0 display that’s propelled them above the Kings as well as the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. The Oilers have allowed three or fewer goals in 12 of their past 13 games, falling 6-5 to the Florida Panthers in a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup Final after their only other loss in that span came 1-0 to Pacific-topping Vegas. Both McDavid and Draisaitl have turned in a four-point performance during their active scoring sprees. Zach Hyman has returned to form, piling up 10 of his 13 goals this season in his past nine games. Former Kings winger Viktor Arvidsson had a goal and an assist in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Ottawa, which marked his third game back from a lower-body injury. Related Articles Edmonton has eliminated the Kings from three straight postseasons, with special teams taking on an outsized role, particularly last spring when the Oilers were all but automatic on the power play and were perfect on the penalty kill. The Kings entered the finale of their road trip in an 0-for-10 funk but converted on the power play for their only goal against Washington, while the Oilers have had a top-five power play since Dec. 1, cranking at a 30.8% clip with the extra man. When: 1 p.m. Saturday Where: Crypto.com Arena How to watch: FDSNW When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Crypto.com Arena How to watch: FDSNWPokémon as a franchise has been around for more than 25 years, and in that time we've seen hundreds of characters introduced across the games, anime, manga, movies, and even the trading card game. While there are plenty of no-name carbon copy trainers and NPCs scattered throughout Pokémon, the characters that are part of the story tend to be wildly varied, with no two major characters being all that alike. You've got the eclectic cowboy gym leader Clay from the Unova region, the flamboyant gym leader-turned-champion Wallace, the Twitch streamer gym leader Iono, and so many more. What's largely lacking among these major characters, though, is LGBT+ representation. In recent years, The Pokémon Company has made some efforts to be a little more LGBT-friendly – the decision to let either gender player character in Scarlet and Violet wear any clothes, accessories, and hairstyles is a welcome move – but actual canon LGBT+ characters are few and far between. It might surprise you to learn, though, that there are actually a few canon LGBT+ Pokémon characters, and a few more that are heavily implied but not outright confirmed — yet, at least. Some characters are better than others, but the franchise has actually had LGBT+ characters for almost as long as it's been around. Pokémon's first foray into LGBT+ representation was all the way back in 1999, with the release of a manga called How I Became a Pokémon Card. This series featured largely standalone stories with each chapter, each designed to expand upon the artwork of a specific Pokémon card. The 38th and final chapter of How I Became a Pokémon Card introduced a character called Akari, a trans boy who longed to be a cool trainer. He begged his mom to get him a cool Pokémon to have as his first partner – his friend Akira bagged himself a Scyther – but his mom thought that a cute Pokémon like Pikachu was a better choice. Akari is actually handled surprisingly well, given it's Pokémon in Japan in the 90s — not typically a great combination for LGBT+ representation. There are small hints at the struggles he faces as a trans boy, along with some much more overt issues, like being forced to wear a skirt in middle school. Akari wasn't featured in anything else beyond that one chapter of a Japan-exclusive manga, and that's a bit of a bummer, given it's handled as well as it is. The next canon LGBT+ character wouldn't come for another decade and change, and if you weren't paying attention, you might have missed them altogether. There's a random Beauty Nova in Pokémon X and Y who has the following line when defeated: "A mere half year ago I was a Black Belt! Quite the transformation, wouldn't you say?" On its face, this probably doesn't seem particularly indicative of LGBT+ representation, but reading between the lines makes things much more interesting. The Black Belt class in Pokémon X and Y – and most other games in which they appear – is exclusively masculine-presenting. There are no Black Belt trainers that are women, and likewise, there are no Beauty Nova trainers that are men. The logical conclusion, then, is that this character once presented as a man – a Black Belt – and now presents as a woman. If that's not enough to convince you, though, we should look at the Japanese text for the same character. Here it is, as translated by Legends of Localization : "I was a Karate King just half a year ago; the power of medical science is awesome, wouldn't you say?!" The explicit mention of medical science makes clear that this isn't just a change in careers, it's a change in gender identity as a whole. It's a small detail for a minor character, and one that was made more ambiguous in the localization process, but it's definitely there, and it's definitely real. The most recent canon LGBT+ representation in Pokémon comes from a bit of an unlikely source: Pokémon Go. And it's not in the form of some random NPC either — the Team Mystic team leader Blanche, who roughly a third of players interact with every day in the game, is explicitly non-binary. There's a swathe of evidence for this, too. No piece of official English media has ever used gendered pronouns for the character — every single one either refers to Blanche directly by name, or uses they/them pronouns. Languages that are inherently gendered, like Spanish and French, use feminine prose when referring to Blanche, but it's worth noting that in many of those languages, it's common for non-binary people to use feminine-gendered language as the default, in lieu of other options. Japanese is not a particularly gendered language at all, so Blanche's (along with every other character's) pronouns are largely not used there, but German is a gendered language, and the German version of Pokémon Go, as well as social media accounts, have made concerted efforts to use non-gendered language when referring to them, after initially using feminine language. Blanche actually shares this trait with Rhi, a member of the GO Ultra Recon Squad, who typically resides in Ultra Space. Rhi is referred to explicitly with they/them pronouns in English, though in an opposite situation to Blanche, they're typically referred to using masculine pronouns in heavily gendered languages. These three – or four, if you count Rhi – characters are, so far, the only canon LGBT+ characters confirmed so far, but that doesn't mean they're the only ones in the franchise. There have been hints here and there in Pokémon Masters, for example, that Steven and Wallace might be in some kind of romantic relationship. A Valentine's Day update added new dialogue where they express affection for each other, and Barry stops short of saying the two are romantically involved, but it's certainly implied, nonetheless. The franchise's latest anime series, Pokémon Horizons, similarly hints at the potential for queer romance. Many fans have interpreted Murdock – the Brave Olivine's chef – and his history with another man named Mitchell as potentially romantic. Similarly, in a more recent episode, ship mechanic Orla said some very interesting things towards Poké Ball craftswoman Karnathat certainly seemed to have some level of romance behind them. None of these are outright confirmed, of course, but the sexualities and gender expressions of most characters in most media rarely is. More explicit LGBT+ representation in Pokémon would be a massive win for the franchise, and I'd absolutely love to see gay and lesbian couples represented in some way, in much the same way that straight relationships are shown. Whether or not that will happen anytime soon is anyone's guess, but as time marches on, so too does social progress, and it's really only a matter of time before we see real representation front and center.
CSX Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsMaryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health risks associated with them. The complaint, which was filed last week in federal court, focuses on a cluster of 13 facilities in northeastern Maryland operated by Delaware-based W.L. Gore & Associates. It alleges the company polluted the air and water around its facilities with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances , jeopardizing the health of surrounding communities while raking in profits. The lawsuit adds to other claims filed in recent years, including a class action on behalf of Cecil County residents in 2023 demanding Gore foot the bill for water filtration systems, medical bills and other damages associated with decades of harmful pollution in the largely rural community. “PFAS are linked to cancer, weakened immune systems, and can even harm the ability to bear children,” Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said in a statement. “It is unacceptable for any company to knowingly contaminate our drinking water with these toxins, putting Marylanders at risk of severe health conditions.” Gore spokesperson Donna Leinwand Leger said the company is “surprised by the Maryland Attorney General’s decision to initiate legal action, particularly in light of our proactive and intensive engagement with state regulators over the past two years.” “We have been working with Maryland, employing the most current, reliable science and technology to assess the potential impact of our operations and guide our ongoing, collaborative efforts to protect the environment,” the company said in a statement, noting a Dec. 18 report that contains nearly two years of groundwater testing results. But attorney Philip Federico, who represents plaintiffs in the class action and other lawsuits against Gore, called the company’s efforts “too little, much too late.” In the meantime, he said, residents are continuing to suffer — one of his clients was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer. “It’s typical corporate environmental contamination,” he said. “They’re in no hurry to fix the problem.” The synthetic chemicals are especially harmful because they’re nearly indestructible and can build up in various environments, including the human body. In addition to cancers and immune system problems, exposure to certain levels of PFAS has been linked to increased cholesterol levels, reproductive health issues and developmental delays in children, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Gore leaders failed to warn people living near its Maryland facilities about the potential impacts, hoping to protect their corporate image and avoid liability, according to the state’s lawsuit. The result has been “a toxic legacy for generations to come,” the lawsuit alleges. Since the chemicals are already in the local environment, protecting residents now often means installing complex and expensive water filtration systems. People with private wells have found highly elevated levels of dangerous chemicals in their water, according to the class action lawsuit. The Maryland facilities are located in a rural area just across the border from Delaware, where Gore has become a longtime fixture in the community. The company, which today employs more than 13,000 people, was founded in 1958 after Wilbert Gore left the chemical giant DuPont to start his own business. Its profile rose with the development of Gore-Tex , a lightweight waterproof material created by stretching polytetrafluoroethylene, which is better known by the brand name Teflon that’s used to coat nonstick pans. The membrane within Gore-Tex fabric has billions of pores that are smaller than water droplets, making it especially effective for outdoor gear. The state’s complaint traces Gore’s longstanding relationship with DuPont , arguing that information about the chemicals' dangers was long known within both companies as they sought to keep things quiet and boost profits. It alleges that as early as 1961, DuPont scientists knew the chemical caused adverse liver reactions in rats and dogs. DuPont has faced widespread litigation in recent years. Along with two spinoff companies, it announced a $1.18 billion deal last year to resolve complaints of polluting many U.S. drinking water systems with forever chemicals. The Maryland lawsuit seeks to hold Gore responsible for costs associated with the state’s ongoing investigations and cleanup efforts, among other damages. State oversight has ramped up following litigation from residents alleging their drinking water was contaminated. Until then, the company operated in Cecil County with little scrutiny. Gore announced in 2014 that it had eliminated perfluorooctanoic acid from the raw materials used to create Gore-Tex. But it’s still causing long-term impacts because it persists for so long in the environment, attorneys say. Over the past two years, Gore has hired an environmental consulting firm to conduct testing in the area and provided bottled water and water filtration systems to residents near certain Maryland facilities, according to a webpage describing its efforts. Recent testing of drinking water at residences near certain Gore sites revealed perfluorooctanoic acid levels well above what the EPA considers safe, according to state officials. Attorneys for the state acknowledged Gore’s ongoing efforts to investigate and address the problem but said the company needs to step up and be a better neighbor. “While we appreciate Gore’s limited investigation to ascertain the extent of PFAS contamination around its facilities, much more needs to be done to protect the community and the health of residents,” Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain said in a statement. “We must remove these forever chemicals from our natural resources urgently, and we expect responsible parties to pay for this remediation.”Lennar Corporation's Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call to Be Broadcast Live on the Internet
Global Bid Management Software Market Set For 10.0% Growth, Reaching $1.50 Billion By 2028NEW YORK -- As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state murder and terrorism charges in the brazen killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , supporters of the suspect continued to donate tens of thousands of dollars for a defense fund established for him, leaving law enforcement officials worried Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Several online defense funds have been created for Mangione by anonymous people, including one on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo that as of Monday morning had raised over $187,000. The GiveSendGo defense fund for the 26-year-old Mangione was established by an anonymous group calling itself "The December 4th Legal Committee," apparently in reference to the day Mangione allegedly ambushed and gunned down Thompson in Midtown Manhattan as the executive walked to his company's shareholders conference at the New York Hilton hotel. "We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right to fair legal representation," the anonymous group said in a statement. The crowdfunding campaign prompted donations from thousands of anonymous donors across the country, many of them leaving messages of support for Mangione, including one person who called themselves "A frustrated citizen" and thanked Mangione for "sparking the awareness and thought across this sleeping nation." In a statement to ABC News, a spokesperson for GiveSendGo said the company "operates with a principle of not preemptively determining guilt or innocence." "Our platform does not adjudicate legal matters or the validity of causes. Instead, we allow campaigns to remain live unless they violate the specific terms outlined in our Terms of Use. Importantly, we do allow campaigns for legal defense funds, as we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to access due process," the GiveSendGo spokesperson said. The spokesperson added, "We understand the concerns raised by such campaigns and take these matters seriously. When campaigns are reported, our team conducts a thorough review to ensure they comply with our policies. While other platforms may choose a different approach, GiveSendGo's core value is to provide a space where all individuals, no matter their situation, can seek and receive support, with donors making their own informed decisions." Other crowdfunding sites such as GoFundMe have also taken down campaigns soliciting donations for Mangione's defense. "GoFundMe's Terms of Service prohibit fundraisers for the legal defense of violent crimes," the crowdfunding website said in a statement. "The fundraisers have been removed from our platform and all donors have been refunded." Amazon and Etsy have removed from their websites merchandise featuring Mangione, including T-shirts and tote bags reading "Free Luigi" and the phrase "Deny, Defend, Depose," words police said were etched in the shell casings discovered at the scene of Thompson's homicide. "Celebrating this conduct is abhorrent to me. It's deeply disturbing," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told ABC News senior investigative reporter Aaron Katersky in an interview last week. "And what I would say to members of the public, people who, as you described, are celebrating this and maybe contemplating other action, that we will be vigilant and we will hold people accountable. We are at the ready." When Mangione appeared in court Monday for his arrangement, more than two dozen young women, who had waited in the frigid cold outside the courthouse, said they were there to support the defendant. Most of the women wore face masks and a few appeared visibly emotional as Mangione entered the courtroom. "This is a grave injustice, and that's why people are here," one of the women, who said she arrived at the courthouse at 5 a.m., told ABC News. Other supporters outside the courthouse chanted, "Free, free Luigi" and "Eat the rich," and held signs reading, "People over profits" and "Health over wealth." Manhattan grand jury indicted Mangione last week on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. Mangione is also facing federal charges that could get him the death penalty if convicted. Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raised concerns in court Monday that her client is being used by police and New York City Mayor Eric Adams as "political fodder." Angifilo also slammed last week's extradition of Mangione back to Manhattan to face charges, calling Adams' presence amid the massive display of force used in the transfer "the biggest staged perp walk I have seen in my career." "What was the New York City mayor doing at this press conference -- that is utterly political," she said, before referencing the mayor's own criminal case. "The New York City mayor should know more than anyone the presumption of innocence." Retired FBI special agent Richard Frankel said suspects have received unsolicited support in previous politically charged violent crimes. "We saw it with the Unabomber," said Frankel, an ABC News contributor, referring to Ted Kaczynski, the mathematician-turn-domestic terrorist who blamed technology for a decline of individual freedom and mailed handcrafted explosives to targeted individuals between 1978 and 1995. Frankel said Eric Rudolph, who detonated a bomb in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Olympic Games and carried out three additional bombings as he eluded capture for five years, also attracted supporters. "In my opinion, they're supporting individuals who have committed potentially terrorist acts, but it's a politically charged act," Frankel said. Referring to the Thompson killing, Frankel added, "You can be up in arms about the health care industry, but you can't threaten or actually hurt members of the health care industry." Most recently, Marine veteran Daniel Penny was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was acting erratically on a New York City subway, after supporters donated more than $3 million to his legal defense fund. Law enforcement officials have expressed concern that Mangione is being turned into a martyr. Someone this week pasted "wanted posters" outside the New York Stock Exchange naming other executives. A recent bulletin released by the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, a multi-agency law enforcement intelligence-sharing network based in Philadelphia, included a photo of a banner hanging from an overpass reading, "Deny, Defend, Depose," which are the same words etched on shell casings police said were recovered from the Thompson homicide scene. "Many social media users have outright advocated for the continued killings of CEOs with some aiming to spread fear by posting 'hit lists,'" the bulletin, obtained by ABC News, reads.
MIAMI , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B), one of the nation's largest homebuilders, announced today that the Company will release earnings for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2024 after the market closes on December 18, 2024 . Additionally, the Company will hold a conference call on December 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time . The call will be broadcast live on the Internet and can be accessed through Lennar's website at investors.lennar.com . If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at investors.lennar.com for 90 days. Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States . Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LEN X drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com . Contact: Ian Frazer Investor Relations Lennar Corporation (305) 485-4129 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lennar-corporations-fourth-quarter-earnings-conference-call-to-be-broadcast-live-on-the-internet-302324202.html SOURCE Lennar CorporationAn online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump’s political coalitionGrindr Unwrapped 2024 Reveals the Ultimate Queer Year-in-Review with Pop Culture Trends & App Data
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The former chair of the N.W.T.'s Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)'s leadership council says he was shocked and dismayed to hear the territory's health minister plans to dissolve the council and replace it with an administrator. Health Minister Lesa Semmler announced this week that the leadership council of NTHSSA will be scrapped and replaced by Dan Florizone, a public administrator from Saskatchewan who has worked in the North. The leadership council acts like a board and manages the health authority. Dene Nation decries decision to scrap N.W.T. health board N.W.T. gov't to dissolve health authority's leadership board Jim Antoine is a former chair of the leadership council. He spoke with CBC's Trail's End host Lawrence Nayally. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Jim, what did you think when you heard the leadership council was being dissolved and replaced by a single person? Well, that was kind of a shock and dismayed kind of reaction, because, you know, there's a lot of history behind it to get it to where it is. To make such a move, it totally caught me by surprise. I was appointed as chair for two three-year terms. I ended my tenure in 2022. The way the territorial health board is, is that the chair of each regional board sits on the territorial board. So the majority of them are all strong, Indigenous individuals that listen ot the communities and try to have strong input into the health system. I don't know the reasoning behind it. I think it might be all political. From what I hear, the minister of health, Minister Semmler, was under enormous political pressure from the MLAs from Yellowknife that were trying to make her resign. It seems to be that this board was thrown under the bus to appease them. We'll see how it turns out. It will play out. The health minister said that council's capacity had been exceeded. At someone who served on the council, what do you make of that? Well, the individuals that are on the board are very strong individuals from each region and they really listen to their communities and they want really good service. And that's what they're pushing for the whole health system to do. In 2016, when the government of the day changed into a territorial board, the programs and services that was run by the Department of Health and Social Services was moved over under the board. Now it looks like it's going to be one person from Saskatchewan living in Yellowknife. I don't know where the voices of the communities are going to fit into this. I'm shocked and dismayed and confused. And I don't know how that's going to work for now. One of the criticisms of the council has been a ballooning deficit. From an insider's perspective, how much control does the council have over that? Not really a lot of control, I don't think. We just went through huge expenses you know. Before I left in 2022, we started into an exercise of really looking at the expenditures, what is causing this deficit. We went through the COVID-19 pandemic, that really threw a lot of costs in there, and then we went through the fire seasons. These things happened after I was gone. When I was leaving back in 2022, we had a plan on how to really look at the cost expenditures, the medical travel, the doctors' costs — it's huge. We're talking huge costs all over the place. It's not only here but it's right across the county. Any final thoughts? I think this is something that needs to be really, carefully looked at. I don't know what the real reason for this whole scenario to happen was ... There was no indication at all publicly or at any time that this was happening so they must have been planning this for a while. They had a public administrator from Saskatchewan show up right away. They pulled the trigger on this. We'll see how this plays out. What do you think leaders across the North, Indigenous leaders, should consider when it comes to this? Well, you've got to remember in 1988 when health and social services was devolved from the federal government. There was a big uproar about all the leaders of the day. Since then, the political landscape has shifted and changed quite a bit. Health and social services always remained with the territorial government. So there is a need to work closely with the Indigenous governments on this whole health and social services issue.I'm a sleep expert - here's how you can get your children to doze off quickly on Christmas Eve Dave Gibson has teamed up with Viabiotics to share strategies to help kids sleep READ MORE: Kylie Minogue to take on CBeebies Bedtime Stories this Christmas By JOWENA RILEY Published: 18:03, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 18:11, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments Christmas Eve is perhaps the most exciting night of a young child's year - which makes getting them to sleep as they await Santa's arrival a little challenging. According to experts at Viabiotics, the excitement of Christmas triggers the release of neurotransmitters in the brain, including dopamine and adrenaline, which can make children feel more alert. Sleep expert Dave Gibson has shared his in-depth strategies to help parents get their children to drop off on the magical night. His eight tips include setting a later bedtime in the days leading up at Christmas, sticking to regular routines and advice for managing anxiety and excitement. Gibson says: 'For parents with young children, Christmas Eve is possibly the most difficult night of the year for getting a good night’s sleep. 'The excitement of Santa's impending arrival overstimulates children, making it harder for them to fall asleep. 'Add the broken sleep patterns, early waking to open gifts, and the fear of missing out on the festive fun downstairs, and you have a challenging combination.' Here, he shares his complete guide to help both children and parents get a restful night's sleep this Christmas Eve. Renowned sleep expert, Dave Gibson, has teamed up with Viabiotics to share his in-depth strategies to help parents get their children to sleep on Christmas Eve (stock image) Stick to your regular routine Consistency is especially important in a child's sleep routine during the festive season, Gibson says. A consistent sleep routine amidst the chaos and excitement of Christmas helps to anchor children's brains into feeling calm. He shared: 'With routine, our brains anticipate what follows and then prepare for and expect this to happen. 'Whether it's the regular bedtime story or the usual winding-down activities, your child will automatically expect to sleep by sticking to their normal bedtime routine, even during the excitement of preparing for Santa.' Make bedtimes later The days leading up to Christmas require slight adjustments to a child's sleep routine. Gibson advises making gradual changes to accommodate this - whether it's late-night visits or trips away. According to the expert, if parents are planning to allow their children to stay up later than usual on Christmas Eve - in the hopes they will wake later in the morning - it is recommended to stagger the change during the nights leading up to the big day. Gibson said: 'Stagger the change during the nights before with smaller steps so their body clock naturally adjusts to this time. Then, gradually undo the stagger from Boxing Day afterwards. 'Vice Versa, if the plan is to wake up earlier than usual on Christmas Day to open presents together, you are best setting this up by waking up earlier on Christmas Eve, too. 'For example, if your child’s usual wake time is 7.30 am for school and you are going to allow them to wake at 6.30 am on Christmas morning, you could set an alarm for 7 am on Christmas Eve.' Managing anxiety and excitement To help combat anxiety and excitement in young children, Gibson recommends a bath, gentle music, reading or selecting bedtime stories that are calming rather than exciting (stock image) Read More What NOT to say to your woke kids at Christmas To help combat anxiety and excitement in young children, Gibson recommends a bath, gentle music, reading or selecting bedtime stories that are calming rather than exciting. He added: 'Acknowledging the excitement and reminding children that a good night’s sleep will help them have the best Christmas possible encourages them to embrace getting to sleep.' For older children, Gibson advises parents to encourage mindfulness techniques, including breathing exercises and visualisation of calm places before they sleep. For some children, the excitement of Christmas can trigger anxiety, but this can be alleviated with creating an open space for discussion. Gibson said: 'If they are anxious at bedtime, writing a note on a piece of paper about what they are worried about and putting it away in a "worry box" overnight can often help children with specific worries. 'Their worry is safe in the box overnight and can be taken out in the morning to talk more about after a good night’s sleep. Often, we don’t need to do this as everything always feels better in the morning, having slept on the problem overnight.' The bedtime snack secret Studies have shown poor sleep quality is significantly related to higher added sugar intake - but combining carbs and dairy can help improve a child's ability to fall - and stay - asleep. Although there's no scientific evidence to support the idea that sugar speeds children up and causes hyperactivity, Gibson recommends reducing sugar intake across the day, especially as bedtime approaches. He advises giving children an evening snack consisting of fruit, dairy, protein or fat about an hour before sleep, with protein and fat taking longer to digest, which is likely to fill them up more. Bananas are also effective in getting kids to sleep as they contain magnesium, which helps regulate to neurotransmitters and melatonin. Gibson added: 'Oatmeal with Greek yoghurt or cheese and crackers are excellent snacks to try. 'Combining carbohydrates and dairy is a great way to release an amino acid called tryptophan. 'Tryptophan aids sleep as it is a building block of melatonin, our sleep hormone. Warm milk with honey is the perfect soothing bedtime drink, as the honey helps release tryptophan from the milk.' Set expectations to avoid late bedtime negotiations To ensure a smooth Christmas Eve sleep experience for all members of the family, managing expectations in young children is crucial. Gibson recommends discussing bedtime expectations, holiday plans and potential changes in sleeping arrangements with children well in advance of Christmas Eve. He added: 'This proactive approach will help garner cooperation, especially with older children who may want to negotiate an extension of their usual bedtime!' How to tackle waking up in the night Sleep expert Dave Gibson (pictured) has shared his tips for getting children to sleep on Christmas Eve If your child wakes up in the middle of the night during Christmas Eve, it's important to remain calm and centered so that your little one can be reassured that what is on their mind will be sorted in the morning. Gibson advises to keep an interaction simple and straightforward to avoid stimulating their mind. He also recommends dimming the lights during the night, as bright lights can prevent children from getting back to sleep. It's equally crucial to keep technology and other electronics switched off they will stimulate children's brains - even if blue light filers are used. Gibson said: 'Have a relaxation technique or two that you can use, which involves slow breathing and calming visualisations which can help them settle again. 'The Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique can work well in these instances. Start by contracting each muscle group from the feet to the head. Your child breathes in during the contraction and then out in the relaxation phase.' The ‘first night away’ effect According to Gibson, the 'first night away' effect refers to the challenge of getting a restful night's sleep in an unfamiliar setting. To alleviate this, the expert recommends 'making things as familiar as possible.' He recommends sticking to the usual bedtime routine, as well as 'incorporating familiar elements, such as their bedding, pillow, and cuddly toy, to help your child feel more secure'. How to structure Christmas Eve Gibson recommends planning Christmas Eve activities in advance so the day gradually calms towards bedtime. Morning Gibson advocates for a structured approach to activities, and suggests beginning the morning with outdoor activities, which allow children to 'expel energy and benefit from natural tiredness at night.' Getting sunlight first thing is also an important component for strengthening our body clock, which in turn helps us get to sleep more easily at night. Afternoon Gibson said: 'After lunch is a good time for screen time and boisterous indoor activity. Ideally, you want to stop screen time two hours before bedtime. 'Having family time with a digital detox, where everyone in the family is off tech, including mobile phones, is a great way of setting this up.' Evening Gibson suggests embracing quieter activities for a soothing wind-down as the evening approaches. 'Playing cards, engaging in a family board game, or participating in a gentle craft like drawing can help make things more relaxing as part of a wind-down period and try to avoid stimulating activities like party games.' Christmas Share or comment on this article: I'm a sleep expert - here's how you can get your children to doze off quickly on Christmas Eve e-mail Add comment
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Bieniemy's return to UCLA lasted only one season. The Bruins let go of Bieniemy on Thursday after fielding one of the nation's worst offenses this season. It didn't take head coach DeShaun Foster long to find a replacement. Indiana quarterbacks coach and co-offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri will become the new Bruins offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Bruins had not yet announced the decision. Sunseri spent one season at Indiana after following Hoosiers coach Curt Cignetti from James Madison. Cignetti and Sunseri worked together for four seasons, the first three with the Dukes, who made the most successful transition from FCS to FBS in history. Bieniemy was hired as associate head coach and offensive coordinator shortly after Foster was hired as head coach in February. Bieniemy was also on the Bruins staff from 2003-05 as running backs coach. Jason Fletcher, Bieniemy's agent, said in a statement that Bieniemy planned to stay only one season in Westwood and termed it a “mutual parting of the ways.” However, Bieniemy signed a two-year contract at UCLA and did have a retention bonus if he was on staff for the 2025 season. "After interviewing for head coaching jobs last year, he wanted to stay active and busy," Fletcher said. “So, he decided to go help out Deshaun Foster, who is like his little brother, at UCLA as opposed to sitting out a year.” Out of 134 Football Bowl Subdivision teams, UCLA was 117th in total offense (328.8 yards per game), 126th in scoring (18.4 points per game) and had the nation's fifth-worst rushing attack (86.6 yards per game). The Bruins — 5-7 in their first season in the Big Ten after qualifying for a bowl the last three years — were the sixth Power Five team since 2000 that didn't score at least 20 points in their first six games. Players also said early in the season that Bieniemy's scheme was difficult to grasp and that play calls could be too wordy. Bieniemy was a two-time Super Bowl champion offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs but his last two stops have not gone well. He was Washington's offensive coordinator in 2023 but was not retained after Ron Rivera was fired. Bieniemy said in an email to ESPN earlier this year that he was not fired by Washington and that he received NFL offers to coach running backs or be a passing game coordinator. However, when asked during UCLA's spring practice to explain those remarks or what his other job prospects were, he refused to do so. “What I’m going say is this: I’m here coaching at UCLA. All that other stuff, you could go talk to the Commanders. I’ll leave it just like that,” he said. Bieniemy wasn’t retained by new Commanders coach Dan Quinn, who replaced Rivera. Despite his success in Kansas City, Bieniemy hasn’t landed a heading coach job, even though he’s interviewed with more than half of the NFL’s 32 teams. Fletcher said: "The plan was always to return to the NFL in 2025, and he’s looking forward to the opportunities ahead.” Sunseri's immediate priority will be to stem any further losses to the transfer portal. Quarterback Justyn Martin — who was on track to compete for the starting job following the graduation of Ethan Garbers — and running back T.J. Harden have already entered the portal. At Indiana, Sunseri worked closely with Kurtis Rourke, a transfer from Mid-American Conference school Ohio. Rourke went on to have one of the best seasons in Hoosiers history as No. 9 Indiana (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) broke single-season school records for victories and conference wins and appears set to make its CFP debut in two weeks. Sunseri, like Cignetti, also coached previously at Alabama. Sunseri served as a graduate assistant for the Crimson Tide in 2019 and 2020 after previous stints at Florida State and Tennessee. The 35-year-old Sunseri also spent three seasons with the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders, winning a Grey Cup title as a rookie in 2013 following his college career at Pittsburgh. Marot reported from Indianapolis. ___ 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-footballUNT early signing class review: Biggest win, toughest loss, the bottom line
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