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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2024 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a three-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Optically Improved Periscopes from DLA Land and Marine with a maximum value of $6.5 million and two additional option years. Danny Schoening, CEO, Optex Systems stated "Optex continues to support our domestic armored vehicle manufactures through the ongoing supply of laser protected periscopes. These units provide our customers with real-time situational awareness while protecting them from harmful laser strikes. This three year contract speaks to the decades-long relationship with the U.S. Government and our commitment to quality and reliability." With this order, the current Optex backlog is in excess of $42 million. ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," "likely," "forecast," "probable," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding growth strategy; product and development programs; financial performance and financial condition (including revenue, net income, profit margins and working capital); orders and backlog; the estimated value of IDIQ contracts; expected timing of contract deliveries to customers and corresponding revenue recognition; increases in the cost of materials and labor; costs remaining to fulfill contracts; contract loss reserves; labor shortages; follow-on orders; supply chain challenges; the continuation of historical trends; the sufficiency of our cash balances for future liquidity and capital resource needs; the expected impact of changes in accounting policies on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows; anticipated problems and our plans for future operations; and the economy in general or the future of the defense industry. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control. You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties. Contact: IR@optexsys.com (972) 764-5718 SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. View the original on accesswire.com2025 Audi Q6 e-Tron harnesses EV architecture from Porsche
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Wells Fargo . Looking at options history for Wells Fargo WFC we detected 10 trades. If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish. From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $459,983 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $1,644,858. Projected Price Targets Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $105.0 for Wells Fargo during the past quarter. Insights into Volume & Open Interest Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Wells Fargo's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Wells Fargo's whale trades within a strike price range from $70.0 to $105.0 in the last 30 days. Wells Fargo Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days Biggest Options Spotted: Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume WFC CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 01/17/25 $2.62 $2.58 $2.6 $77.50 $1.0M 10.1K 4.1K WFC CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $1.65 $1.63 $1.65 $80.00 $430.2K 15.4K 2.6K WFC PUT SWEEP BULLISH 01/15/27 $9.25 $9.05 $9.05 $72.50 $161.9K 793 179 WFC PUT TRADE BEARISH 01/16/26 $30.15 $29.35 $29.97 $105.00 $149.8K 100 50 WFC PUT TRADE BULLISH 12/06/24 $5.1 $4.9 $4.92 $80.00 $98.4K 222 200 About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo is one of the largest banks in the United States, with approximately $1.9 trillion in balance sheet assets. The company has four primary segments: consumer banking, commercial banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth and investment management. It is almost entirely focused on the U.S. After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Wells Fargo, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance. Wells Fargo's Current Market Status Trading volume stands at 6,445,834, with WFC's price up by 1.14%, positioned at $75.68. RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought. Earnings announcement expected in 54 days. What Analysts Are Saying About Wells Fargo Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $79.5. Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access .* An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on Wells Fargo, which currently sits at a price target of $82. * Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group keeps a Outperform rating on Wells Fargo with a target price of $77. Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest Wells Fargo options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro . © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.COLUMBUS, Ohio — Every day, Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon walks past the countdown in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, a gentle reminder throughout the year of the matchup against Michigan and what’s to come in late November. That reminder is no longer very gentle. Latest Ohio State Buckeyes news Ohio State football’s star defender named finalist for 2 national awards ‘This game is a war’: What Ryan Day said before Ohio State football vs. Michigan ‘Do I know you’: Mike Vrabel shares funny story about former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer Four-star 2025 defensive lineman decommits from Ohio State The Buckeyes matchup against the Wolverines on Saturday is set to take on a bit of a different tone than previous years, as 6-5 Michigan is looking to play spoiler over 10-1 Ohio State with a fourth-straight win over the Buckeyes. But the countdown for Simon and other Ohio State seniors, more importantly, will reach 1,827 days on Saturday — the five-year stretch from Ohio State’s last win in the series in 2019 to its next potential win. It’s now the last chance for Simon, and for the entirety of the famed 2021 recruiting class, to get the job done. “It’d just be everything,” Simon said of what a win would mean to him. “You can’t describe it with anything tangible. Just fulfillment in a lot of areas and joy for the team. And for all the seniors that came back, too.” Senior receiver Emeka Egbuka knows exactly what he’d do after a win over Michigan, too. “You come to Ohio State to beat The Team Up North, to win a pair of gold pants,” Egbuka said. “Just handing the gold pants to my mother is a memory I’m really looking forward to.” That chance has never come, though. Ohio State has lost, in 2021, 2022 and 2023, to Michigan in equally deflating ways. In 2021, it was because Michigan ran the ball at will right at, and through, Ohio State. In 2022, it was big plays allowed and three points scored in the second half that doomed the Buckeyes. And in 2023, Michigan played a mistake-free football game — with, once again, a ground-and-pound approach. Add in the sign-stealing scandal, and there’s a cloud over the last three years that no one can quite shake. That, amongst other things, kept Egbuka and a bevy of other draft-eligible players from last year’s team on the fence about what to do with their futures. So when it came time to decide what to do for the 2024 season, the Michigan game certainly factored into the equation about nearly all of them returning for a last run. “I think that we’re worried about what we got going on in our building,” Egbuka said. “We’re not too focused on the negative aspect of The Team Up North, but we’re focused on the positive energy and the love that we have for everybody in this building. So we’re going into that game ready to spill blood for each other because we love each other. Not necessarily going to war because we hate the other side.” That hatred is certainly there, though. And it’s played out in part through coach Ryan Day, who has undergone the most criticism of anyone in the program since 2021. “I think that he’s gone through a lot of things that a lot of people shouldn’t have to go through — all the scrutiny and all the stuff that people are saying about him,” Egbuka said. “But he’s a fantastic, great head coach and I wouldn’t have anybody else leading our team in the entire country. So we all have his back 100%, we’re rallying behind him and he says he wants to do this for us, but we also want to do it for him as well.” Every player that has been around for a few years has come to the defense of Day, who has been at the center of it all — from the losses, to the sign-stealing scandal, to barbs from Michigan’s former head coach. “He’s gone through so much, I don’t think he deserved any of that stuff he’s gone through,” Simon said. “He’s our leader, no matter he’s always standing in front of the team, and he’s taken all the heat. Taken all the bullets for everyone. If we can get this done for him, it would mean everything.” It’s hard to encapsulate what “everything” would mean for the Buckeyes, but it also fits considering most players needed to take a beat when asked what the win would mean. Ohio State is a program that hasn’t beaten its rival in almost 2,000 days. It has had to watch Michigan hoist a national title trophy and have the floor to make whatever comments they want. Now, with a weakened rival and perhaps the best Ohio State team of the last four years, there’s one more chance — likely the best chance — for the Buckeye seniors to topple Michigan. And when it comes to legacies for the Ohio State captains, beating Michigan is first on the list. “It’s kind of hard to put into words,” Egbuka said of what playing in the rivalry is like. “I think over the last three years you kind of see the depths of the rivalry and how it affects people and all that type of stuff. So, for the most part, football is just a game, but this rivalry definitely runs deep. I think it’s hard to explain and put into words, but once you experience it, you kind of know.”
As expected, the Tennessee Titans will stick with Mason Rudolph as their starting quarterback when they face off against the rival Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Rudolph replaced the turnover-prone Will Levis under center last week, but struggled in the 38-30 loss to the Indianapolis Colts . The final score of last week's matchup is not an accurate depiction of how the game went, as Tennessee fell behind 38-7 in the third quarter. Rudolph completed 23 of 34 passes for 252 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Titans quarterbacks have combined for 20 interceptions this season, which is tied for most in the NFL . "I think he's earned himself another shot to play, and he did a lot of good things in the game," head coach Brian Callahan said, via the Titans' official website . "Obviously the one interception was probably his only really poor moment. The rest of it was pretty well executed on his part and operated in a drop-back passing game and had to fight his way back through it. And it was good to see. So we'll let him take another crack at it." The former Pittsburgh Steelers ' third-round pick has played in six games for the Titans this season. He's completed 63.8% of his passes for 1,267 yards, eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. Callahan made the decision to go to the veteran signal-caller following Levis' four-turnover meltdown in the Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals . While Callahan maintains that his QB switch doesn't mean Levis' time in Tennessee is done, odds are the Titans' starting quarterback in 2025 is not currently on roster.It's rivalry week in college football — and there are plenty of playoff implications on the line. There remain only a handful of games for each program, and the race for the College Football Playoff is on. Teams have just a couple of chances left to boost their resume and prove they belong in the field with a chance at a national championship. With the expansion from the four-team format to 12 starting in 2024, the end of the season is all the more exciting. Teams that may have found themselves well outside the hunt for a national championship in years prior find themselves in the thick of a close competition to grab one of the 12 spots in the playoff. The four-team system had been in place since 2012, replacing the outdated BCS format. It expanded the championship series from two teams to four teams, and fans began questioning when it would expand again. The answer ended up being 2024. The first College Football Playoff rankings release began in early November. In total, there will be six reveals before the final 12-team playoff is selected in January. Tuesday, Nov. 26 marks the fourth release of those rankings. Follow below as The Sporting News is tracking the latest bracket reveal of the 12-team CFP era. STREAM: Watch the first CFP rankings show live with Fubo (free trial) College Football Playoff rankings 2024 Who are the top 12 teams in latest CFP bracket poll? Ranking Team Record 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. First four teams out Ranking Team Record 13. 14. 15. 16. Rest of the top 25 Ranking Team Record 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. College Football Playoff bracket 2024 This section will be updated once the new bracket is revealed How new College Football Playoff format works in 2024 The new CFP format consists of 12 teams. Automatic bids are given to the top four conference champions, which are automatically seeded 1-4 regardless of Playoff ranking. The remaining eight spots will comprise at least six at-large bids and then the two highest-ranked remaining conference champs. So, it could be seven at-large bids and then one more conference champion, or simply eight at-large bids. The CFP committee will determine the exact breakdown of the field. At the very least, this new format guarantees that at least one Group of 5 team makes the field. Here's a look at how the College Football Playoff seeding will play out: First round No. 1 team (bye) No. 2 team (bye) No. 3 team (bye) No. 4 team (bye) No. 12 team at No. 5 team No. 11 team at No. 6 team No. 10 team at No. 7 team No. 9 team at No. 8 team Quarterfinals No. 1 team vs. No. 8/9 team No. 2 team vs. No. 7/10 team No. 3 team vs. No. 6/11 team No. 4 team vs. No. 5/12 team Game Date First round Dec. 20-21 Fiesta Bowl (Quarterfinals) Dec. 31 Sugar, Peach, Rose Bowls (Quarterfinals) Jan. 1 Orange Bowl (Semifinals) Jan. 9 Cotton Bowl (Semifinals) Jan. 10 National Championship Jan. 20 MORE: Updated NCAA Top 25 polls after Week 13 of college football season College Football Playoff predictions Here are The Sporting News' latest CFP bracket projections after Week 13, according to Bill Bender : Ranking Team Record 1. Oregon 11-0 2. Texas 10-1 3 Miami 10-1 4. Arizona State 9-2 5. Ohio State 10-1 6. Penn State 10-1 7. Notre Dame 10-1 8. Georgia 9-2 9. Indiana 10-1 10. Tennessee 9-2 11. SMU 10-1 12. Boise State 10-1 College Football Playoff rankings release schedule 2024 There are six total rankings reveal shows. The time will vary as it moves around other sporting events on the network. The schedule is listed below. Date Time (ET) TV channel Live stream Tuesday, November 5 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 12 8:30 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 19 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, November 26 8 p.m. ESPN Fubo Tuesday, December 3 7 p.m. ESPN Fubo Sunday, December 8 12 p.m. ESPN Fubo If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >Adobe Inc ADBE reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close on Wednesday. Here’s a look at the key metrics from the quarter . Q4 Earnings: Adobe reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.61 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $5.54 billion. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.81 per share, beating analyst estimates of $4.66 per share. Adobe has now exceeded analyst estimates in eight consecutive quarters, according to earnings data from Benzinga Pro . Total revenue was up 11% year-over-year, digital media revenue was up 12% year-over-year and digital experience revenue was up 10% year-over-year. Remaining performance obligations came in at $19.96 billion, up 16% year-over-year. Cash flows from operations totaled $2.92 billion in the fourth quarter. Adobe noted that it repurchased approximately 4.6 million shares during the period. “Adobe delivered record FY24 revenue, demonstrating strong demand and the mission-critical role Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud play in fueling the AI economy,” said Shantanu Narayen , chair and CEO of Adobe. “Our highly differentiated technology platforms, rapid pace of innovation, diversified go-to-market and the integration of our clouds position us for a great year ahead.” Related Link: Costco Q1 Earnings Preview: Membership Fee Increase In Focus With Shares At All-Time Highs Guidance: Adobe expects first-quarter revenue to be in the range of $5.63 billion to $5.68 billion versus estimates of $5.73 billion. The company anticipates first-quarter adjusted earnings of $4.95 to $5 per share versus estimates of $4.95 per share. Adobe expects full-year 2025 revenue to be between $23.3 billion and $23.55 billion versus estimates of $23.79 billion. Adobe sees full-year adjusted earnings in the range of $20.20 to $20.50 per share versus estimates of $20.55 per share, according to Benzinga Pro . Adobe shares appear to be facing selling pressure due to the company’s soft guidance. Management will further discuss the quarter on a call with analysts and investors from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET. ADBE Price Action: Adobe shares were down approximately 7.5% year-to-date heading into the print. At the time of publication Wednesday, the stock was down 7.63% at $507.99 in after-hours, according to Benzinga Pro . Read Next: Alphabet’s Quantum Willow Chip Wows Analyst: Google At The ‘Leading Edge Of Technology Innovation’ Photo: Shutterstock. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
The firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne has sent shockwaves through Australian politics. On Monday, the government announced that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have established a specialised taskforce targeting threats against the Jewish community. The new Special Operation Avalite, detailed by AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw, will focus explicitly on investigating serious offences targeting Jewish Australians. The operation will investigate incidents including urging violence against Jewish groups, advocating terrorism or genocide, and using communication services to threaten or harass. ASIO director-general Mike Burgess has warned that politically motivated violence is now a principal security concern, with provocative and inflammatory language being normalised. He believes there continues to be more than a 50 per cent chance of a terror attack being attempted or planned in the next 12 months. Under fire for the government’s response to antisemitism since October 7, 2023, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted recent actions aimed at fighting the scourge, including banning Nazi salutes, appointing Australia’s first special envoy to combat antisemitism, and legislation to criminalise hate speech. He has also announced an additional $32.5 million in security funding for Jewish sites to be distributed by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ). The extra money will supplement an earlier $25 million program protecting synagogues, schools and other Jewish community locations. ECAJ president Daniel Aghion cautiously welcomed the support while emphasising the need for more comprehensive action. “We are grateful for the government’s support, but this is still about protecting our institutions from attack,” Aghion said. He stressed that the funding is reactive rather than preventative, saying, “It is not getting ahead of the problem, and it is not dealing with the causes of antisemitism and preventing the attacks and risk in the first place.” The ECAJ wrote to the Prime Minister on Sunday, saying Jewish Australians are questioning their safety and future in the country. It called for urgent national measures, including mandatory antisemitism education, enhanced legal protections and the convening of National Cabinet to further address the national antisemitism crisis. Albanese, who was in Perth at the time of the arson attack, visited the Adass Israel synagogue on Tuesday. Standing next to the ruins, he unequivocally condemned the attack, declaring, “This arson attack is an act of terrorism, it was fuelled by antisemitism and it was stoked by hatred.” The Prime Minister committed his government to supporting the synagogue’s restoration, pledging to “provide whatever support is necessary financially to make sure that those who perpetrated this evil crime do not receive any benefit”. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has already pledged $100,000 towards rebuilding the shule. Upon leaving the synagogue, Albanese encountered some hostility from parts of the crowd but Adass community members quickly silenced the hecklers with calls of “Sha” (“Quiet” in Yiddish). Aghion described the Prime Minister’s visit as deeply impactful. “The Prime Minister was quite touched. In fact, I’d say marked,” he said. Aghion believed that the cat-calling was not representative of the Adass community, noting that they treated him as a guest and that he was “genuinely interested in what they had to say”. “I think the Prime Minister’s intent is genuine. Obviously he will be judged by his actions, not his words, but I think he understands what the Jewish community is facing,” he said. The Prime Minister personally inspected the damage, climbing into the fire-damaged ruins to fully understand the extent of the destruction. Aghion noted that Albanese was willing to get “his suit quite dirty” to show solidarity with the community. Meanwhile, in a rare show of bipartisan solidarity, former Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg and former Labor senator Nova Peris jointly condemned the attack at a press conference on Saturday. Frydenberg said government inaction in tackling antisemitism had directly led to the firebombing of the synagogue. “Our leaders still don’t get it – they’re more than recklessly indifferent. They’ve created a very dangerous climate, and that has obviously culminated in the firebombing just a couple of days ago,” he said. Peris was equally forceful, stating, “In this country, we have a constitution which says every Australian has the right to religious freedom. How dare anyone attack a place of worship in this country?” Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus acknowledged the severity of the current situation, noting this represents the highest level of antisemitism he has witnessed in his lifetime. “And our government is determined to do whatever we can to bring this to an end, and I’d be calling on [Opposition Leader] Peter Dutton to stand with the government, not to be making these criticisms or empty calls for the government to do more – or worse,” he said. “He claimed that somehow the government had caused this event to occur, which is an absurd thing for any political leader to suggest,” Dreyfus said on talkback radio. Josh Frydenberg and Nova Peris embrace Jewish community member Charlene Miller after holding a press conference at Princes Park, Caulfield South, following the firebombing of the Adass Israel shule. Photo: Peter Haskin
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XPPen and SmallRig Ignite the Spirit of Creativity this Christmas with Exciting ActivitiesSwiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26 Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger has died following an avalanche at a mountain resort. The country's skiing federation says the incident took place at the Arosa resort in Switzerland. The 26-year-old Hediger competed at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in the women’s snowboard cross and the mixed team version of the same event. Hediger achieved her first two World Cup podium finishes in the 2023-24 season. Her best result was a second place in St. Moritz in January. NFL on Netflix: Christmas Day games are a 1st for streaming giant Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 when it carries two NFL games for the first time on Christmas. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” kicks off with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in the second game. The streaming giant agreed to a three-year contract in May to carry Christmas Day games. Centuries-old angels uncovered at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere BOSTON (AP) — Conservators have uncovered eight angels in a historic Boston church that counted Paul Revere as a bell ringer and played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. The angels were painted in the early 18th century but painted over in 1912 as part of a renovation of the Old North Church. Inspired by research showing the existence of at least 20 angels, conservators for the past four months have been removing the white paint that covered the eight angels located on the balcony's arches in the church sanctuary. The public is now able to view them. Soprano Angel Blue sings her first Metropolitan Opera 'Aida' in a new production Angel Blue, one of the most admired singers of her generation, is headlining the Metropolitan Opera’s first new production of Verdi’s “Aida” in 36 years. The 40-year-old takes on the title role of the enslaved Ethiopian princess torn between love for an Egyptian warrior and loyalty to her country. It’s a part that comes weighted with history, especially for a Black soprano at the Met, where Leontyne Price embodied the role from her first performance in 1961 until her retirement in 1985. Blue tells The Associated Press she’s long looked up to Price, and directors who have worked with her say the singer is ready for the challenge. Blue’s Met debut in ‘Aida’ will happen New Year’s Eve. Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — Freshly baked pretzels, shining tree lights and sleds in the snow lend a ruddy warmth to an unlikely collection of Bavarian-themed chalets in the mountains of Washington state. Decades ago, the town of Leavenworth was a near ghost town, one of the poorest parts of the Pacific Northwest. The mines and the sawmill had closed, and even the railroad left. That’s when desperate business owners took a serious gamble -- reinventing the community in the vision of an alpine village. More than half a century later, the result brings tourists from near and far -- especially during the holidays, when Leavenworth takes on the flavor of a German Christmas market. Bill Clinton is hospitalized with a fever but in good spirits, spokesperson says WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving,” Urena said. Packers clinch playoff berth with 1st shutout in NFL this season, 34-0 over Saints GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Josh Jacobs gained 107 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown for a sixth straight game as the Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth while producing the first shutout of the NFL season, 34-0 over the hapless New Orleans Saints. Green Bay improved to 11-4 and earned its fifth postseason appearance in six years. New Orleans played without injured quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara. Rookie Spencer Rattler started and went 15 of 30 for 153 yards with an interception and a fumble. The Packers have won nine of their last 11 games. Prosecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin. The actor had been charged in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal on a movie set outside Santa Fe in October 2021. Special Prosecutor Kari Morrissey withdrew on Monday the appeal of a July decision at trial to dismiss the charge. The decision to drop the appeal solidifies the decision by Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer halfway through trial to dismiss the case on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense. An all-Filipino crew is set to make history in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race SYDNEY (AP) — There have been plenty of “firsts” in the history of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which was first held in 1945. An all-Filipino crew of 15 sailors will make it another when the annual ocean classic begins in Sydney Harbor on Thursday. With veteran sailor Ernesto Echauz at the helm, Centennial 7 will embark on the 628-nautical mile race. The boat itself is no stranger to the race. Previously, the TP52 yacht was known as Celestial and claimed the Sydney to Hobart overall handicap victory in 2022 under Sam Haynes after being runner-up the year before. Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong HONG KONG (AP) — A pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras. An An, the male panda, was presented with an ice slab that had “Merry Christmas” written on it with sweet potato and carrots while Ke Ke, his female companion, got a snowman garnished with slices of carrot and apple in a special press event Monday before visitors streamed to the park. China sent the pair to Hong Kong in late September in a bid to boost tourism in the city.
AP News Summary at 3:45 p.m. ESTANGOLA, N.Y., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 30th anniversary of a game-changing technological breakthrough in the world of telecommunications: TX RX Systems' Tower Top Amplifier (TTA) patent. Developed by TX RX's engineers under founder Daniel P. Kaegebein and first patented in 1986, the Tower Top Amplifier has since become a crucial component in communication systems worldwide, enhancing signal strength, reducing noise, and improving the overall reliability of communication networks. The Tower Top Amplifier was invented to address a fundamental issue in wireless communication: signal loss between the antenna and the receiver due to long coaxial cable runs. The TTA optimizes system performance by placing low-noise amplifiers (LNAs) close to the receiving antenna, significantly reducing interference and maintaining signal integrity. This pioneering solution paved the way for more reliable communications in critical industries such as public safety, telecommunications, and emergency response, and it remains a cornerstone technology in modern communication systems. The Birthplace of Innovation This technological breakthrough originated right here in Angola, NY, where TX RX Systems' engineers sought to solve a persistent challenge faced by radio networks, overcoming interference and minimizing noise in signal transmission. This task required not only a deep understanding of RF technology but also forward-thinking ingenuity that led to the creation of the Tower Top Amplifier. Thirty years later, this once-groundbreaking innovation has become a standard solution for communication towers and networks globally, underpinning critical communication systems from urban centers to remote areas. A Legacy of Technological Advancements Over the years, TX RX Systems has continued to push the boundaries of RF technology, securing several other patents that have had a transformative impact on the industry. Among these innovations is the Bi-directional Filter System, which enables the amplification of signals in separate frequency bands, and the Notch Filter Network, designed to isolate and eliminate unwanted frequencies with precision. These advancements are now widely used in sectors ranging from government to commercial telecommunications. Additionally, TX RX Systems developed the Parallel Fed Collinear Antenna Array, enhancing multi-frequency transmission, and the Temperature Compensation Apparatus, which stabilizes frequency performance in varying environmental conditions. Each of these innovations has further cemented the company's reputation as a leader in RF infrastructure, contributing to the reliability of critical communication systems worldwide. The Global Reach of Local Innovation TX RX Systems' patented technologies are not only used in local and national communication infrastructures but also serve as the backbone of global communication systems. These innovations ensure that vital industries-such as public safety, transportation, and healthcare-are equipped with the tools they need to maintain secure, efficient communication channels in any scenario. The 30-year anniversary of the Tower Top Amplifier is a testament to TX RX Systems' long-standing commitment to technological excellence and innovation. This milestone celebrates not just a single invention but a legacy of ingenuity that continues to shape the future of communication technologies worldwide. About TX RX Systems For nearly 50 years, TX RX has been at the forefront of the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) market, developing mission-critical RF conditioning products and services that support industries such as public safety, telecommunications, and government. With an emphasis on innovation and quality, TX RX continues to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance communication reliability and performance. For more information about TX RX Systems and its patented technologies, visit www.txrx.com/patents Media Contact: Jay Slomba Director of Business Development & Strategic Marketing [email protected] Direct: 716-217-3117WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of tariff plans sparked criticism Tuesday from Mexico, Canada and China and raised questions about whether the moves would violate international trade agreements — including one he renegotiated in his first term. Trump posted on social media Monday that as “one of my many first Executive Orders” he would impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% additional tariff on China. He said the tariffs are in response to the ongoing fentanyl epidemic, crime and illegal immigration. More than 90% of intercepted fentanyl trafficked by cartels is found at ports of entry, primarily in vehicles driven by U.S. citizens, according to Customs and Border Protection. “As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before,” Trump posted. “This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country!” “Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!” Trump posted. On China, Trump posted that he had many talks about fentanyl and other drugs being sent into the United States, “But to no avail.” “Representatives of China told me that they would institute their maximum penalty, that of death, for any drug dealers caught doing this but, unfortunately, they never followed through, and drugs are pouring into our Country, mostly through Mexico, at levels never seen before,” Trump posted. Mexico is ranked as the top trading partner with the U.S., followed by Canada and then China, according to September U.S. Census Bureau data. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote a letter to Trump on his tariff announcement and read it at a press conference Tuesday. She said that Mexico has “developed a comprehensive policy” to address the flow of migrants into the U.S., citing CBP statistics that found crossings at the southwest border are down by 75% from last year. Sheinbaum said that Mexico has seized different types of drugs and arrested people for charges related to drug trafficking but that drug consumption “is a problem of public health and consumption in your country’s society.” She warned that the tariffs will harm the motor industry and would cause job losses and inflation in both the U.S. and Mexico. “One tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses,” Sheinbaum said. She is planning on discussing the tariffs with Trump’s team. Ontario Premier Doug Ford posted on social media that the tariffs would be “devastating to workers and jobs in both Canada and the U.S.” He called on Canada’s government to take the border situation seriously and said that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau must call the premiers for an “urgent meeting.” Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., posted on social media that no one will win a trade or tariff war. “China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial in nature,” he wrote, adding that China has worked with the U.S. to address fentanyl trafficking from China. Trade agreement violations Trade experts warn that Trump’s 25% tariffs would violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which the Trump administration negotiated during his first term, and cause trouble with the World Trade Organization. The agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2020, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative says that the agreement is a “mutually beneficial win for North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses.” Mary E. Lovely, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said that Trump’s proposal would violate the agreement which requires low to zero tariffs on most products. PIIE is a nonprofit, nonpartisan trade research organization. “Tariffs are very low, obviously because of the USMCA, which President Trump himself renegotiated,” Lovely said. “So we know that tariffs of 25% would be very destabilizing to North American production networks, and in particular, to autos.” National Foreign Trade Council President Jake Colvin also said that the tariffs would be a “clear violation of the USMCA.” NFTC advocates on issues related to international tax and trade, global supply chains and national security policies. Colvin warned that the cost of tariffs can fall on business and consumers and noted the retaliation threat from Sheinbaum. “While we’re all familiar with the President-elect’s fondness for tariffs as a negotiating tool, it’s particularly troubling that he’s threatening to aim them at America’s closest allies and trading partners on the very first day of his administration,” he said in a statement. Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, said Tuesday in a conference call with Iowa reporters that the tariffs could be used as a negotiation tool, but said tariffs were tricky “because we in Iowa and throughout the agricultural community know that the first thing that’s retaliated against is agriculture.” “I just think we need to get tariffs down,” Grassley said in the call, according to RadioIowa and other outlets. “And that doesn’t bad mouth, in no way is that meant to disagree with Trump because I think he’s using tariffs as a negotiating tool.” Negotiation tool or not, the tariffs could also cause trouble with the World Trade Organization. “Both Canada and Mexico are members of the WTO. They’re supposed to get most-favored-nation rates at a minimum,” Lovely said. “He’d be in violation of our treaty under the WTO.” Most-favored-nation status is a tenet of the WTO that requires equal treatment among trading partners, meaning that if an advantage is offered to one country it must be extended across the board to others within the WTO, though there are some exceptions. China is also a member of the WTO and has most-favored-nation status. If the tariffs are imposed, the three countries could file to resolve the trade dispute with the WTO but that path would likely go nowhere. “There is an appellate body, which is supposed to take appeals, but the U.S. refuses to allow them to seat judges, so there isn’t a panel to hear the case,” Lovely said. If a case is lost, a member can appeal knowing the process won’t work, known as “appealing into the void.” It’s unclear how Trump will impose the tariffs, but one avenue he could use is through the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers law. The IEEPA grants the president control over economic transactions. But the law has several restrictions and checks, according to the Congressional Research Service, including consulting with Congress before exercising the authority and immediately transmitting a report afterward and again every six months the authority is in place. Congress can terminate the emergency through a privileged joint resolution, and it can be challenged through the judicial system, opening up Trump’s tariff plans to possible lawsuits. ©2024 CQ-Roll Call, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Visit cqrollcall.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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ZURICH — Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich by the soccer body's president Gianni Infantino. "The vote of the congress is loud and clear," said Infantino, who had asked officials on a bank of screens to clap their hands at head level to show their support. The decision was combined with approving the only candidate to host the 2030 World Cup. Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host in a six-nation project, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay each getting one of the 104 games. People are also reading... The South American connection will mark the centenary of Uruguay hosting the first World Cup in 1930. The decisions complete a mostly opaque 15-month bid process which Infantino helped steer toward Saudi Arabia without a rival candidate, without taking questions, and which human rights groups warn will put the lives of migrant workers at risk. "We look forward to hosting an exceptional and unprecedented edition of the FIFA World Cup by harnessing our strengths and capabilities to bring joy to football fans around the world," Prince Mohammed said in a statement. FIFA and Saudi officials have said hosting the 2034 tournament can accelerate change, including more freedoms and rights for women, with Infantino on Wednesday calling the World Cup a "unique catalyst for positive social change and unity." "I fully trust our hosts to address all open points in this process, and deliver a World Cup that meets the world's expectations," the FIFA president said. An international collective of rights groups said FIFA made a "reckless decision" to approve Saudi Arabia without getting public assurances, and the Football Supporters Europe group said it was "the day football truly lost its mind." A fast-track path to victory was cleared last year by FIFA accepting the three-continent hosting plan for the 2030 World Cup. It meant only soccer federations in Asia and Oceania were eligible for the 2034 contest, and FIFA gave countries less than four weeks to declare a bid. Only Saudi Arabia did. The win will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums, plus hotels and transport networks ahead of the 104-game tournament. Amnesty International said awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia represents "a moment of great danger" for human rights. "FIFA's reckless decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia without ensuring adequate human rights protections are in place will put many lives at risk," said Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International's Head of Labor Rights and Sport." One of the stadiums is planned to be 350 meters (yards) above the ground in Neom — a futuristic city that does not yet exist — and another named for the crown prince is designed to be atop a 200-meter cliff near Riyadh. During the bid campaign, FIFA has accepted limited scrutiny of Saudi Arabia's human rights record that was widely criticized this year at the United Nations. Saudi and international rights groups and activists warned FIFA it has not learned the lessons of Qatar's much-criticized preparations to host the 2022 World Cup. "At every stage of this bidding process, FIFA has shown its commitment to human rights to be a sham," Cockburn said. The kingdom plans to spend tens of billion of dollars on projects related to the World Cup as part of the crown prince's sweeping Vision 2030 project that aims to modernize Saudi society and economy. At its core is spending on sports by the $900 billion sovereign wealth operation, the Public Investment Fund, which he oversees. "It's amazing. The infrastructure, the stadiums, the conditions for the fans and everything. After what I see, I'm more convinced that 2034 will be the best World Cup ever," Cristiano Ronaldo said in a recorded package posted on X. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been part of Saudi Arabia's lavish spending on soccer — stunning the sport when agreeing to sign for Al Nassr in 2022 for a record-breaking salary reportedly worth up to $200 million a year. Critics have accused Saudi Arabia of "sportswashing" the kingdom's reputation. The prince, known as MBS, has built close working ties to Infantino since 2017 — aligning with the organizer of sport's most-watched event rather than directly confronting the established system as it did with the disruptive LIV Golf project. The result for Saudi Arabia and FIFA has been smooth progress toward the win Wednesday with limited pushback from soccer officials, though some from women international players. The steady flow of Saudi cash into international soccer is set to increase. FIFA created a new and higher World Cup sponsor category for state oil firm Aramco, and Saudi funding is set to underwrite the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States that is a pet project for Infantino. North American soccer body CONCACAF signed a multi-year deal with PIF, Saudi stadiums host Super Cup games for Italy and Spain, and nearly 50 FIFA member federations have signed working agreements with Saudi counterparts. Lavish spending by PIF-owned Saudi clubs in the past two years buying and paying players – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mané – put hundreds of millions of dollars into European soccer. That influence could be key in talks to agree which months to play the 2034 World Cup. The November-December slot taken by Qatar in 2022 to avoid extreme midsummer heat is complicated in 2034 by the holy month of Ramadan through mid-December and Riyadh hosting the multi-sport Asian Games. Still, January 2034 could be an option — and likely better for European clubs and leagues —after the International Olympic Committee said it saw few issues in clashing with the Salt Lake Winter Games opening Feb. 10, 2034. The IOC also has a major commercial deal with Saudi Arabia, to host the new Esports Olympics. Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox!A chorus of support is growing behind actress Blake Lively after she filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment and a smear campaign against "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni. Actress Amber Heard on Monday became the latest celebrity to speak out on behalf of the "Gossip Girl" alum over what she says was a coordinated social media effort to tarnish her name. Over the weekend, Lively filed a complaint claiming that Baldoni and a lead producer had behaved unacceptably during the filming of box office hit "It Ends With Us." The allegations included that Baldoni -- who also directed the film -- had spoken inappropriately about his sex life, and had sought to alter the film to include sex scenes that were not in the script and had not been agreed to. They also detailed how lead producer Jamey Heath had watched Lively while she was topless, despite having been asked to turn away. But the complaint goes into great detail -- including with texts and emails -- on a PR campaign to wreck her reputation and to divert attention from any public comments she might make about the men's alleged misbehavior. This was "a carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme to silence her, and others from speaking out about the hostile environment that Mr Baldoni and Mr Heath created," the complaint says. It includes allegations that the two men hired a crisis PR team that amplified or planted negative stories about Lively on social media platforms. "You know we can bury anyone," Melissa Nathan, a member of the team, is alleged to have said, according to messages contained in the complaint. Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp hired the same PR team during the high-profile defamation trial between the couple in 2022, in which a jury unanimously found that Heard defamed Depp over allegations he abused her. "Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying 'A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on,'" Heard said in a statement carried by NBC News. "I saw this firsthand and up close. It's as horrifying as it is destructive." Heard's support came on the heels of a joint statement by America Ferrera, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel, who starred with Lively in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." "As Blake's friends and sisters for over 20 years, we stand with her in solidarity as she fights back against the reported campaign waged to destroy her reputation," they wrote on Instagram. "Throughout the filming of 'It Ends with Us', we saw her summon the courage to ask for a safe workplace for herself and colleagues on set, and we are appalled to read the evidence of a premeditated and vindictive effort that ensued to discredit her voice." A lawyer for Wayfarer, the studio behind the film, said in a statement released to the New York Times that neither the studio, its executives, nor its PR team did anything to retaliate against Lively. "These claims are completely false, outrageous and intentionally salacious with an intent to publicly hurt and rehash a narrative in the media," lawyer Bryan Freedman wrote. The complaint was lodged with the California Civil Rights Department, and is a precursor to a lawsuit. Major Hollywood talent agency WME -- which represents Lively -- has reportedly dropped Baldoni as a client. hg/aha
Racing Optics® Introduces Game-Changing Twilight Tearoff to Enhance Visibility in Low-Light Racing ConditionsEconomic pressures, technological advancements, and a more holistic approach to personal well-being. When it comes to consumer behavior, these three are now the key drivers of people’s spending habits, according to the recently released Top Global Consumer Trends 2025 by data analytics company Euromonitor International, which brands and businesses should be looking at more closely as they plan their customer experience strategy for the coming year. READ: Consumption growth in PH seen to hit 5.5% in Q4 2024 Euromonitor International’s latest report offers a comprehensive glimpse into the evolving mindset of global consumers, particularly when it comes to changes in how people approach spending, wellness, sustainability, and technology. The research highlights a fundamental shift in consumer psychology, driven by economic pressures, technological advancements, and a more holistic approach to personal well-being. At the core of these trends is a growing sophistication in consumer decision-making, where quality, functionality, convenience, and price are no longer just considerations, but critical determinants of purchasing behavior. Specifically, the trends cited in the report–and the respective tactics that brands can employ for each–are: Healthspan Plans: Consumers are no longer simply focusing on lifespan, but on the quality of life across their entire journey. An optimistic 52 percent of consumers believe they will be healthier in the next five years, reflecting a proactive approach to personal health, which also shows a growing patronage of smart wearables. This trend goes beyond traditional healthcare, encompassing nutrition, mental well-being, and preventative lifestyle choices. Tactics for 2025: Develop targeted self-care products and tailor solutions to address specific, life-stage concerns or unmet needs. Use scientific evidence or proven results in your marketing materials to underscore how formulations, devices or designs support longevity. Partner with tech companies or diagnostics firms to offer personalized health assessments and real-time tracking solutions. Wiser Wallets: Consumers are becoming increasingly strategic about their spending, with the days of impulse purchasing rapidly declining. Only 18 percent of consumers admitted to frequent unplanned purchases in 2024, representing a significant behavioral shift, and indicating a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to consumption. Tactics for 2025: Develop campaigns for segments of your audience to convey relevant, specific benefits. Connect the priorities of your target audience to your value proposition to demonstrate the credible added value of your products or services. Drive loyalty with short- and long-term incentives that complement your offer and are also useful for your customers. Eco Logical: This trend demonstrates that sustainability has moved beyond being a mere ethical choice. By the second quarter of 2024, the market had witnessed an explosion of sustainable product offerings, with 5 million online products across 11 FMCG industries sporting sustainability claims. Consumers are now demanding tangible evidence of environmental benefits, transforming sustainability from a niche concern to a mainstream expectation. Tactics for 2025: Use sustainability claims that emphasize the value proposition of your product; connect these features to purchase drivers like efficacy, quality or safety. Focus product development efforts on attributes with strong growth in your category and market. Incorporate sustainability into products or services that are familiar to your target audience for easier adoption. Filtered Focus: As consumer fatigue grows with endless choices and constant notifications, 42 percent of consumers have embraced livestreaming as a solution, finding it an efficient way to understand product features quickly. This indicates a desire for more streamlined, direct forms of product information and marketing. Tactics for 2025: Use clear, honest and relatable messaging to communicate the unique benefits of your products and services. Personalize touchpoints or interactions where possible to deliver relevant information and foster meaningful customer relationships. Optimze the user experience to streamline product discovery and remove friction from the shopping journey with the right tech integrations. AI Ambivalent: This trend reveals a nuanced consumer perspective on technological innovation, that despite growing concerns and skepticism, 43 percent of consumers still consider generative AI a trustworthy information source. This suggests a pragmatic approach to emerging technologies—cautious, yet open to potential benefits. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Tactics for 2025: Be transparent about the use of generative AI across channels and content. Analyze consumer sentiment to inform decisions about integrations or applications. Evaluate which touchpoints could leverage this tech vs human expertise; find the right balance. Stella Vatcheva, senior head of practice innovation at Euromonitor International, encapsulates the report’s findings: “Consumers are increasingly conscious when it comes to spending. They seek products and services that are reliable, providing long-term and targeted solutions.”
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