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President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska's Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and decades-old conflict about what the peak should be called. Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored to change place-names considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one" or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley's home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama's action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska's senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump's suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. Rush reported from Portland, Oregon.Starlink, a groundbreaking supplier of internet technology , offers internet service to places with few alternatives . People living in rural areas and underserved parts of the world can use Starlink to access the internet as long as they have electricity and the means to pay the monthly service fee. While Starlink may cost more, it's worth it in areas without other options. Starlink service plans vary in price and can be paused on a monthly basis with no service contracts to worry about. However, one major barrier to Starlink is the upfront cost of the equipment. Starlink's standard hardware package is $349, and the mini version is $599. While the standard satellite antenna dish (or "Dishy McFlatface," according to Starlink) is larger than the mini, both come with a base to support the dish while aiming it at the sky. While the provided base may be sufficient in some instances, it's far from ideal for long-term use in most applications. Starlink says the base it provides is suitable for ground-level installations and quick setups, but users should "consider a permanent installation in an elevated location" for the best results. That's why one of the most useful Starlink accessories is some sort of mount to attach Dishy to a suitable surface in an ideal location. Be forewarned that different dish versions and generations require specific mounting hardware in many cases. Mounting your standard Starlink dish to the ridgeline of your home could better protect it from damage caused by lawn care equipment, vehicles, or errantly thrown balls. Amazon offers a wide selection of ridgeline mounts priced from $80 to $180, but the model with the highest customer ratings is the 360-degree rotatable Gen 3 Roof Ridge Mount , priced at $119.99, from Subfix. The Subfix ridge mount is constructed of powder-coated aluminum and measures 15.75 x 4.33 x 17.72 inches. The mount provides a fixed 20-degree tilt angle with 360 degrees of rotation for pointing toward the optimal position in the sky. The unique design of its base does not require drilling holes or driving screws into the roof. Instead, the base is secured by placing two concrete blocks (8 x 2 x 16 inches recommended), or eight standard bricks, on each side. In addition to the mount's ability to straddle the roof ridgeline, the base can articulate to accommodate different roof pitches, including flat roofs. Wall mounts designed for standard and mini Starlink dishes come in a variety of designs to fit different installation requirements and aesthetics. Some, like the Outrails Gen 3 Mount for standard Starlink dishes, available on Amazon for $59.98, feature a fixed 20-degree dish angle, 360-degree rotation, and aluminum and stainless steel construction. Outrails also provide fixed-angle mounts for the mini dish. The Starlink Mini Mount Kit features the same construction and specs as the standard dish wall mount for the same price. The fixed design of the Outrails mounts provides a clean aesthetic, solid construction, and simple mounting since it doesn't have any adjustability other than the 360-degree rotation for pointing toward the north sky for optimum results. However, if the eaves of your house extend more than four inches from the wall, mounting options could be limited to the gable end fascia, as shown above. Other designs, like the Starlink Generation 3 Roof and Wall Mount Kit from Satellite Oasis on Amazon for $69.95, offer more flexibility when choosing a mounting surface but require some attention to ensure the dish deploys at an appropriate angle due to its adjustable-angle base and curved mounting arm. Customer reviews are largely positive, citing quality construction and a 4.8-star average rating. While some Starlink dish mounts can support wall or roof mounting applications, the wall mounts with curved arms present compound angles that often look out of place on a roof. A better roof option, if the ridgeline mount isn't appropriate, is a pivot mount. Like the roof and wall mount from Satellite Oasis above, the company's highly-rated pivot mounts found on Amazon feature an adjustable-angle base that allows mounting to nearly any roof pitch, including flat roofs. The Starlink Generation 3 Heavy Duty Pivot Roof Mount Kit , $69.95, is compatible with Starlink's standard third-gen dish that comes with a removable kickstand-type base. The 45-degree pivot roof mount features gray powder-coated steel construction with a high-strength FDM thermoplastic dish-mounting bracket. It includes the necessary lag screws, roof sealant, and wire clips for most installations. Users of the Starlink Mini should consider the Starlink Mini Heavy Duty Steel Pivot Mount Kit , priced at $59.95. It features the same gray powder-coated steel construction and 45 degrees of adjustment as the standard pivot mount from Satellite Oasis, but its two-inch pole mates up to the OEM adapter included with the Starlink Mini. The Starlink mini comes with a pipe adapter mount, but if users want to mount the standard dish to a pipe, they'll have to purchase an adapter. One option is the Mimo Style Starlink Pole Mount , sold on Amazon for $19.99. It works with gen-three standard Starlink dishes but requires users to supply a suitable pole with an outer diameter measuring between 1 and 2.1 inches. Like other mounts, the Mimo Style Pole Mount holds Dishy at a 20-degree angle and provides 360 degrees of rotation. Another option, especially favored by those with RVs and digital nomads, is the FlagPole Buddy Starlink Mounting Kit , sold on Amazon by FlagPole Buddy for $195.99. Standard Starlink dish users are best served by attaching the FlagPole Buddy hardware to a ladder mounted to the outside of their RV, van, or Schoolie. In addition to the mounting hardware, the kit comes with two aluminum pole sections that allow raising the dish over 13 feet in the air. At that height, there's a better chance for the dish to have an unobstructed view of the sky. An alternative to the FlagPole Buddy for mounting the Starlink dish to a vehicle is a roof-rack mount like the $49.99 Adjustable Starlink Gen 3 Mount with Pipe Adapter from the Gadfish Amazon store. The multi-function Gadfish mount not only attaches to roof racks like those present on many RVs, camper vans, and other vehicles, it works on poles, railings, and vehicle-mounted ladders as well. It can even attach to motorcycle backrests or bicycle handlebars. The adapter that holds Dishy to the included Gadfish mounting pole maintains a set angle, but the pole can pivot to adjust as needed if the vehicle is parked on a slope. The mount also allows for 360-degree rotation to aim the dish in the appropriate direction. Installing the mount to a suitable round or square surface with up to a 2.2-inch cross section is easily accomplished with the use of tools. While the mount can be left in place for travel, the dish, held in place by a couple of pins, is easily removed for travel and reinstalled when needed just as easily. Suction cup mounts can provide versatility when trying to find the optimal placement of your Starlink mini dish. The Starlink Mini Mounting Kit from the Lymorexan Amazon store sells for $128 and uses two 4.5-inch suction cups, each providing up to 120 pounds of suction force. The versatile suction cup design can be used to mount the mini dish inside of a sunroof, window of a car, or residence, or to the outside windows or other smooth surfaces. Placed inside a vehicle, Starlink mini ensures the best internet connection regardless of cell phone signal. This allows you to search along your route or explore alternate routes as the need arises in the most remote places or storm-ravaged areas in the country and beyond our borders. Perhaps the best aspect of the Lymorexan suction cup mount is that there is no drilling or clamping required. The suction cups use a pumping mechanism to extract air from under the cup to create a strong vacuum for permanent or temporary installations. While searching for a variety of Starlink mounts that allow the versatility to attach your dish practically anywhere, we wanted to include some highly rated examples proven to meet user expectations. There was no way we could provide every example of every mounting type, so think of the ones we've listed as more of a point of entry to get started exploring the best mounts for your situation. With the plethora of options available, we know your perfect Starlink dish mount is out there.NEW YORK, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB) ("Outbrain”), a leading technology platform that drives business results by engaging people across the Open Internet, announced today that, at its special meeting of shareholders (the "Special Meeting”) held earlier today, Outbrain shareholders voted to approve the issuance of 35 million shares of common stock and 10.5 million Series A Convertible Preferred Shares, which are convertible into common stock, in connection with the acquisition of Teads S.A. (the "Share Issuance Proposal”). The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. "We are pleased with the outcome of today's special meeting and extend our appreciation to our shareholders for supporting the combination with Teads,” said David Kostman, Chief Executive Officer of Outbrain. "Today's shareholder approval marks a major milestone in the process to combine our two complementary businesses. We look forward to the closing of the transaction and becoming a global leader on the Open Internet delivering our full funnel value proposition to drive great outcomes for brands and media owners,” added Kostman. At the Special Meeting, more than 64% of the outstanding shares of common stock were present or represented by proxy, and more than 99% of these shares voted in favor of the Share Issuance Proposal. The final voting results of the Special Meeting will be reported in a Form 8-K to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. 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Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press Nov 25, 2024 10:34 AM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Mercedes driver George Russell, of Britain, leads the field during the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix auto race, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York) LAS VEGAS (AP) — Formula 1 on Monday at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors. “As the pinnacle of motorsports, F1 demands boundary-pushing innovation and excellence. It’s an honor for General Motors and Cadillac to join the world’s premier racing series, and we’re committed to competing with passion and integrity to elevate the sport for race fans around the world," GM President Mark Reuss said. "This is a global stage for us to demonstrate GM’s engineering expertise and technology leadership at an entirely new level.” The approval ends years of wrangling that launched a U.S. Justice Department investigation into why Colorado-based Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of F1, would not approve the team initially started by Michael Andretti. Andretti in September stepped aside from leading his namesake organization, so the 11th team will be called Cadillac F1 and be run by new Andretti Global majority owners Dan Towriss and Mark Walter. The team will use Ferrari engines its first two years until GM has a Cadillac engine built for competition in time for the 2028 season. Towriss is the the CEO and president of Group 1001 and entered motorsports via Andretti's IndyCar team when he signed on financial savings platform Gainbridge as a sponsor. Towriss is now a major part of the motorsports scene with ownership stakes in both Spire Motorsports' NASCAR team and Wayne Taylor Racing's sports car team. Walter is the chief executive of financial services firm Guggenheim Partners and the controlling owner of both the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Premier League club Chelsea. “We’re excited to partner with General Motors in bringing a dynamic presence to Formula 1," Towriss said. "Together, we’re assembling a world-class team that will embody American innovation and deliver unforgettable moments to race fans around the world.’’ Mario Andretti, the 1978 F1 world champion, will have an ambassador role with Cadillac F1. But his son, Michael, will have no official position with the organization now that he has scaled back his involvement with Andretti Global. The approval has been in works for weeks but was held until after last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix to not overshadow the showcase event of the Liberty Media portfolio. Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive championship in Saturday night's race, the third and final stop in the United States for the top motorsports series in the world. Grid expansion in F1 is both infrequent and often unsuccessful. Four teams were granted entries in 2010 that should have pushed the grid to 13 teams and 26 cars for the first time since 1995. One team never made it to the grid and the other three had vanished by 2017. There is only one American team on the current F1 grid — owned by California businessman Gene Haas — but it is not particularly competitive and does not field American drivers. Andretti’s dream was to field a truly American team with American drivers. The fight to add this team has been going on for three-plus years and F1 initially denied the application despite approval from F1 sanctioning body FIA . The existing 10 teams, who have no voice in the matter, also largely opposed expansion because of the dilution in prize money and the billions of dollars they’ve already invested in the series. Andretti in 2020 tried and failed to buy the existing Sauber team. From there, he applied for grid expansion and partnered with GM, the top-selling manufacturer in the United States. The inclusion of GM was championed by the FIA and president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said Michael Andretti’s application was the only one of seven applicants to meet all required criteria to expand F1’s current grid. “General Motors is a huge global brand and powerhouse in the OEM world and is working with impressive partners," Ben Sulayem said Monday. "I am fully supportive of the efforts made by the FIA, Formula 1, GM and the team to maintain dialogue and work towards this outcome of an agreement in principle to progress this application." Despite the FIA's acceptance of Andretti and General Motors from the start, F1 wasn't interested in Andretti — but did want GM. At one point, F1 asked GM to find another team to partner with besides Andretti. GM refused and F1 said it would revisit the Andretti application if and when Cadillac had an engine ready to compete. “Formula 1 has maintained a dialogue with General Motors, and its partners at TWG Global, regarding the viability of an entry following the commercial assessment and decision made by Formula 1 in January 2024,” F1 said in a statement. “Over the course of this year, they have achieved operational milestones and made clear their commitment to brand the 11th team GM/Cadillac, and that GM will enter as an engine supplier at a later time. Formula 1 is therefore pleased to move forward with this application process." Yet another major shift in the debate over grid expansion occurred earlier this month with the announced resignation of Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei, who was largely believed to be one of the biggest opponents of the Andretti entry. “With Formula 1’s continued growth plans in the US, we have always believed that welcoming an impressive US brand like GM/Cadillac to the grid and GM as a future power unit supplier could bring additional value and interest to the sport," Maffei said. "We credit the leadership of General Motors and their partners with significant progress in their readiness to enter Formula 1." ___ AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Auto Racing Most drivers not named Joey Logano eager for some changes to NASCAR's current playoff format Nov 25, 2024 9:19 AM Verstappen still manages to win 4th straight F1 title in one of worst seasons of his Red Bull career Nov 24, 2024 11:51 AM Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas Nov 24, 2024 2:24 AMOfficer fatally shot in a North Carolina supermarket, suspect in custody, police sayMEXICO CITY – Over 18,000 people in Mexico have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in the country's contentious new selection process , but a random drawing in the end will determine who gets on the ballot, officials said Monday. The ruling party pushed through a constitutional reform in September to make all federal judges stand for election, replacing the system where court employees and lawyers mainly move up through the ranks. Recommended Videos Current court employees and their supporters have staged dozens of demonstrations against the reforms, calling them part of a ruling-party campaign to weaken checks and balances and eliminate independent regulatory and oversight bodies. Now, candidates for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships need only a law degree, a grade point average of 3.2, “five years of professional experience” and five letters of recommendation from neighbors or friends. That, and some luck in the final drawing. Officials rejected criticism that has called the process rushed or amateurish for the often highly technical posts that can hear cases including intellectual property, organized crime and Constitutional law. “The results have been spectacular,” said Arturo Zaldivar, a top advisor to President Claudia Sheinbaum. According to the plan, evaluation committees will have just over a month to review thousands of resumes and whittle the field to about 10 candidates or less for each for the 881 judgeships and nine seats on the Supreme Court. Then 1,793 names chosen at random from those selected will appear on the ballot on June 1. Critics warn that many who land on the ballot will be unknowns who perhaps have never argued a case in the courts they seek to run. “You don’t elect a doctor or a surgeon for an operation based on their popularity, you elect them based on their technical expertise, their ability, their knowledge,” said Sergio Méndez Silva, the legal coordinator for the civic group Foundation for Justice. “That also applies for a judge.” With candidates now having to run election campaigns, critics warn there's a chance drug cartels or political parties could finance them to get friendly judges onto the bench. There are also concerns that the evaluation committees deciding who makes the cut for the selection to appear on ballots may not be impartial. Most committee members were appointed by the legislative or executive branches, controlled by the ruling Morena party. Some critics argue that the current justice system, which is riddled with nepotism, corruption and a lack of accountability, needs to be changed. “We need a justice system that gives results,” said Martínez Garza, an academic and former head of the human rights commission in the northern border state of Nuevo Leon who has registered to run for a Supreme Court seat. Trials in Mexico can last for years, and the ruling party has added to the growing list of crimes for which bail is not allowed, meaning that a large percentage of the prison population is people awaiting trial. ____ Follow AP’s coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at https://apnews.com/hub/latin-americaSmall Funder? How to Get Fast Tracked With Big Investors

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There’s an adjustable waist strap on the inside, zippered pockets at the hips and near the leg, plus a double snap closure at the waist. Some reviewers recommend buying a size up.National Conference MP Ruhullah had already given an ultimatum to his government till December 22 to act on the reservation policy, and as no concrete steps were taken by the government, he announced the protest in front of the CM residence. J&K News: A unique protest took place outside the CM residence over the controversial reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, where NC MPs joined the students in the protest against their own government. National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mahdi led the students' protest against the reservation policy of Jammu and Kashmir and walked about a kilometer with the students to stage a massive protest in front of the CM residence. Ruhullah had already given an ultimatum to his government till December 22 to act on the reservation policy, and as no concrete steps were taken by the government, he announced the protest in front of the CM residence. Hundreds of students joined him in the protest and praised the parliament's stand for the students. Ruhullah said that the fight will continue until a decision is taken on this. He said that this is not politics; it is a fight for the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said, “The students have apprehensions, so I am with them so that they can be heard. I will speak on their behalf, and I want the government to listen to them, and they are being heard. It is a matter of justice; now there is more than 70% interest. We all should speak to correct this injustice. We are not against anyone. We want rationalization. This is a right demand. It feels good if everyone comes together, keeping politics aside. It is my responsibility to fight for the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and this will continue.” Later, Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti and MLA Pulwama Waheed Ur Rehman Para and AIP MLA Sheikh Khurshid joined the protest along with their other activists and gathered with the students outside the official residence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Gupkar Road, Srinagar, to protest the reservation policy implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. PDP leader Iltija Mufti, adding her voice to the demand for the time-bound repeal of the policy, stressed that merit should not be compromised. She said that we must rise above politics and fight for our people. Iltija Mufti, PDP leader, said, "Our future has pulled me in; politics will keep happening, Article 370 and other issues will keep going on, but we are forgetting the issues of our UA. There should be a rationalization of these; will they study or fight? so we are here to fight for them and not to do politics." The gathering outside the Chief Minister's residence is a significant moment in the pressure to change reservation policies in Jammu and Kashmir. The current policy introduced by the Lieutenant Governor-led administration ahead of the assembly elections has drawn significant criticism for disproportionately giving preference to reserved categories while limiting opportunities for the general category. The students are demanding a change in the reservation policy. The protest march started from Burn Hall School and reached the CM residence, where a sit-in was held for hours. Dr. Mohammad Umar Mir: “We came to the streets because our place is not here. Our purpose of coming here is to rationalize the reservation system. We are not against any category; we just want it to be rationalized. We thank the politicians who stood with us today.” Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed solidarity with the protesters, saying he would join them if allowed by the authorities. He emphasized the need for justice and fairness in addressing reservation issues, arguing that the current situation undermines the interests of open merit candidates. In a post on X, he urged immediate attention to the concerns raised by the students and called for a balanced approach that protects all sections of society. Outside the CM residence, Agha Ruhullah announced that a delegation of five students representing different areas of Jammu and Kashmir will go to meet the Chief Minister directly to put forward their demands, and when this delegation came out, they said that they talked to the CM, and he said that whatever is in his power, he will do it immediately, but he asked for six months' time, which the students do not seem to accept. The students say that they will talk to everyone and then a decision will be taken. Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) securities between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024. Zeta is a marketing technology company. For more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) Failed to Disclose it was Artificially Inflating Financial Results According to the complaint, on November 13, 2024, market research group Culper Research published a report entitled "Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA): Shams, Scams, and Spam.” The report alleged that the “integrity of the Company’s data collection and reported financials” is severely undermined by two factors. First, the report alleged that “Zeta has formed ‘two-way’ contracts with third party consent farms wherein the Company simultaneously acts as both a supplier and a buyer of consumer data,” allowing the Company to “flatter reported revenue growth” and indicating possible “round-tripping” of revenue. Second, the report alleged that Zeta’s collects the majority of its customer data from a network of “sham websites that hoodwink millions of consumers each month into handing their data over to Zeta under false pretenses.” For example, the report alleged the Company and its subsidiaries operate a number of fake job boards which are designed to trick individuals into submitting personal data under the pretense of job applications. The report further alleged that the Company’s “most valuable data” comes from these predatory websites, dubbed consent farms, which are “responsible for almost the entirety of the Company’s growth.” On this news, the Company’s stock price fell $10.46, or 37.07%, to close at $17.76 per share on November 13, 2024. Plaintiff alleges that during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Zeta used two-way contracts to artificially inflate financial results; (2) Zeta engaged in round trip transactions to artificially inflate financial results; (3) Zeta utilized predatory consent farms to collect user data; and (4) that these consent farms have driven almost the entirety of Zeta’s growth. What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by January 21, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. To be notified if a class action against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a9e62a12-06db-424e-a9a1-12ca4ed447d5Short-sellers are targeting Globe Life Inc. GL , alleging agency closures, and questionable business practices at the company’s subsidiary. According to JPMorgan analyst Jimmy S. Bhullar, the allegations made in the short-seller report lack credibility and are riddled with inaccuracies. More Bluster Than Substance The short-sellers argue that there’s federal action being taken against American Income Life (AIL), resulting in disconnected phone numbers and shuttered offices. Bhullar's investigation turned up starkly different results. Of the 45 supposedly "disconnected" phone lines, the majority were either routed to voicemail or connected to active agents. A few offices named as "closed" were misrepresented. At least one office is still housing AIL agents while a neighboring tenant vacated, he says. Read Also: $3 Trillion Opportunity: Infineo Chief Economist Discusses Blockchain And The Future Of Life Insurance Globe Life also clarified that any vacant offices reflect a transition to remote work—not signs of distress. AIL has increased its agent count in recent years, defying the short report’s implications. Globe Life also debunked claims about predatory cold-calling and mismanagement of stock buybacks, underscoring the accretive value of repurchases executed below historic highs. A Bullish Outlook On A Strong Franchise Bhullar remains undeterred by the report, reiterating an Overweight rating on Globe Life and a price target of $136 by year-end 2025. The stock's current valuation is compelling, especially considering its resilience against industry challenges. Despite regulatory inquiries hanging in the background, Bhullar views a resolution as a potential catalyst for recovery. For investors willing to bet on solid fundamentals, Globe Life appears to be a life insurance leader unfairly caught in the short-sellers' crosshairs. With a proven franchise, improved earnings projections, and no signs of business distress, Globe Life's trajectory looks far from short-lived. Price Action: Globe Life stock was trading at $106.61 at the time of publication. Read Next: Short Sellers Are Back – Flurry Of Big Calls From Muddy Waters, Citron And Others Raises Questions: Why No w? Image: Shutterstock © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.

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Rachel Reeves rules out tax rises in future budgetsPresident-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and decades-old conflict about what the peak should be called. Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored to change place-names considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. ___ Rush reported from Portland, Oregon.

(CNN) — The number of US troops in Syria has regularly surged higher than the Pentagon has publicly disclosed since at least 2020, and in recent months increased to more than double the roughly 900 troops the US has long said are in Syria, multiple defense officials familiar with the matter told CNN. The Pentagon said last week that the additional troops beyond the 900 are “temporary.” But on Monday, Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, acknowledged that the numbers of forces in Syria “in general have increased over time as the threat has increased to baseline forces.” Ryder first revealed on Thursday that the number of troops in Syria is around 2,000, “significantly higher than what we’ve been briefing” in recent months and years. He also said that he only found out about the larger footprint there in recent days. The Army’s director of plans, operations, and training distributed the true number internally earlier this month, two officials told CNN. It is not clear when exactly the troop numbers reached their current peak, but the US surged additional assets and personnel to the Middle East following last year’s October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. On Monday, the Pentagon issued a new statement attempting to clarify the long-standing discrepancy about the number of troops in Syria. “In addition to the approximately 900 baseline troops, there are also approximately 1,100 U.S. military personnel in Syria that deploy for shorter durations as temporary enablers in support of force protection, transportation, maintenance, or other emerging operational requirements,” Ryder said. “The numbers of these additional temporary forces have fluctuated over the past several years based on mission needs but in general have increased over time as the threat has increased to baseline forces,” he added. Defense officials have long been reluctant to reveal the true troop numbers in Syria because it could risk angering neighboring partner countries, particularly Iraq, sources told CNN. When the Pentagon first acknowledged the larger troop presence, Ryder said there are “diplomatic and operational security considerations oftentimes with our deployments.” Syria isn’t the only country where the Pentagon has more troops deployed than it has previously said. In its statement Monday, the Pentagon acknowledged there may be more than 2,500 troops in Iraq, the baseline number the military has used for its military footprint in the country. But the Pentagon did not provide any additional details on how many more troops are in Iraq, only saying there are “some additional temporary enablers deployed on a rotational basis.” “However, due to operations security and diplomatic considerations, we do not have any more specifics to provide,” Ryder said in the statement. The vague reference to additional troops in Iraq leaves open the possibility of a significantly larger presence than was previously acknowledged, just as in Syria. The US military presence in Iraq is a sensitive issue for Iraqi officials, who have said publicly they want US troops out of the country. If the Iraqis saw the number of troops increasing in Syria, they’d fear the US was doing so in Iraq as well, officials explained, which it now appears may be the case. It is particularly delicate in the midst of negotiations about the future US military footprint in Iraq. For more than a year, Washington and Baghdad have engaged in a series of talks about the future of the US military presence in the country. In January, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani made the goal of the discussions clear when he said the aim was to “end the presence of the international coalition forces in Iraq permanently.” The US military footprint in Syria relies on support from US troops in Iraq, and a larger presence in the former could necessitate more troops in the latter. Defense officials insist the Pentagon has not misled the public about the core number of troops in Syria, which they have said since 2020 is around 900. Most of those are special operations forces, one defense official said, and the military rarely acknowledges changes to special operations troop levels. Officials say the additional 1,100 or so that have been stationed there in recent months are “temporary enabling” forces, primarily with the Army, that are meant to augment the core presence with logistical and defensive help. But those troops are typically replaced as soon as they finish their rotations, which are frequently three months or less, so the total number has consistently surged above 900 over the years, officials said. Concealing the true number of US troops in Syria dates to Donald Trump’s first administration. In 2020, the outgoing US envoy to Syria, Jim Jeffrey, acknowledged that his team routinely misled senior military leaders about troop levels there, which suggests it was not exclusively military officials keeping the number under wraps. “We were always playing shell games to not make clear to our leadership how many troops we had there,” Jeffrey told Defense One at the time . Trump in 2019 had agreed to keep roughly 200 to 400 US troops in Syria, but the actual number was “a lot more,” Jeffrey said. There are even more civilian contractors in the country. A report from the Congressional Research Service said there were more than 5,400 contractors in Iraq and Syria in the second quarter of 2024. The-CNN-Wire TM & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has called the influence of tech billionaires such as Elon Musk over US President-elect Donald Trump a “huge concern”. In an interview with the news magazine Der Spiegel published on Friday ahead of the release of her memoir, Merkel said the job of politics was ultimately to balance the interests of ordinary and powerful citizens. “If this ultimate recourse is influenced too strongly by companies, whether through capital power or technological capabilities, then that is an unprecedented challenge for all of us,” she said. She cited the example of Musk, chief executive of Tesla and SpaceX, who was tapped by Trump to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency that the incoming president has indicated will operate outside the confines of government. “If a person like him owns 60% of all satellites orbiting in space, then that has to be a huge concern for us in addition to the political issues,” Merkel said. SpaceX runs the satellite Internet provider Starlink, which has over 6,000 satellites in space and is used by consumers, companies and government agencies. Merkel’s memoir, entitled Freedom: Memories 1954-2021 and written before Trump’s re-election, will be published in more than 30 countries on November 26. Merkel told Spiegel that his victory had filled her with sadness. “If someone in politics does not allow for win-win situations, but only ever recognises winners and losers, then that is a very difficult task for multilateralism,” she said. In her book, which she will launch in December in the United States at an event with former US president Barack Obama, Merkel describes her dealings with Trump as well as other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Its release comes as she faces pressure to defend the legacy of her 16 years in power in the light of Germany’s current economic and political difficulties, and growing international crises. Related Story QU college's innovative curricula keep pace with labour market Trump scores emphatic victory over HarrisAaron Rodgers has had a predictably rocky tenure in New York. What else did you expect when a guy as polarizing as him landed in the City That Never Sleeps? While the non-football weirdness was expected, Rodgers was supposed to deliver wins to the New York Jets. Four out of 15 games won’t cut it. There’s now a lot of talk about the team and player parting ways this offseason. The player addressed that once again this week, but while doing so, he took an unexpected shot at owner Woody Johnson. Rodgers spoke Monday about the possibility of being released by the Jets after they wrap up this bummer of a season, even by Jets standards. He not only discussed the fact that he may be released for the first time in his career, but also that it might be owner Woody Johnson’s son, Brick, doing the releasing. According to Jets insider Rich Cimini, Rodgers brought up the possibility of being released unprompted. And he’s done so multiple times in recent weeks, according to Cimini. Rodgers also specifically mentioned the day after the season ends as a possibility for when he’ll be handed his walking papers. The Rodgers experiment has been rough. But, some point to the fact that the 41-year-old has been having, statistically speaking, one of the best QB seasons by a Jets QB in some time. His 62.8 completion percentage is the Jets’ best since 2017. He’s on pace to put up the 2nd-most passing yards ever by a Jets QB (Joe Namath). He’s also on pace for the 3rd-most TDs in a season (Ryan Fitzpatrick, Vinny Testaverde), and he’s tied a Jets record for the lowest INT rate (1.5). Even his 90.8 passer rating, which is a career low for Rodgers, would be 6th all-time for the Jets. However, while his raw numbers look pretty solid when compared to a pretty sorry history of Jets QBs, that hasn’t resulted in wins. They’re tied for the 7th-fewest wins in the NFL this season. Rodgers’ inability to make the right play in close games—New York is 3-7 in one-score games—has cost them. If recent reports turn out to be true, there is surely something else has that probably cost them even more over the last few years: Woody Johnson’s 17-year-old son, Brick. According to Diana Russini , who has not always been the most reliable insider but has also broken some massive Jets stories, Brick has had a significant influence on his father and the front office. He’s jokingly known around the league as New York’s “de facto GM”, according to other reports. Whistle Sports created a video on social media to break down the situation. It’s beyond worrying, even if only partially true. When he was just 14 in 2021, Brick was in the war room to call Zach Wilson when the Jets drafted him. The story Russini and others wrote for The Athletic contained lots of other examples of Brick’s emerging influence. The most jarring was an awkward post-game interaction following the team’s first win since Robert Saleh’s firing back on Halloween. Aaron Rodgers was about to hand interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich the game ball in an “energized” locker room, which is customary following a coach’s first career win. But then, Brick stepped in and authored what one player called “the most awkward, cringe-worthy, brutal experience.” This is just the latest and strangest of a litany of weird stories about Woody Johnson. There were also recent reports that wideout Jerry Jeudy’s Madden rating played a factor in Johnson nixing a trade for the wideout. Jeudy has enjoyed a breakout year with the Cleveland Browns in 2024, currently sitting 7th in receiving yards. Even if Aaron Rodgers is released, the Jets will still have Woody Johnson (and his sons). So how much better can they really be in 2025?

Thanksgiving is this week and is a turning point in every NFL season. Buffalo Bills fans have much to be thankful for this year, especially since the team is on its way to a fifth-straight AFC East title. Once the calendar turns to December, teams are either coming together at the right time or defining themselves as playing for next year. The Bills sit at 9-2 after a thrilling win over the rival Kansas City Chiefs . They enjoyed a bye week immediately after the big win and will host the flailing San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 13. Buffalo will try to build on the momentum it collected by beating the Chiefs. Other teams haven’t been as lucky or successful in 2024. The New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys were both saddled with high expectations before the season. Some of those expectations were warranted. Adding Aaron Rodgers , even at 40, should have been an upgrade over Zach Wilson. It hasn’t panned out. The Cowboys did little in the off-season other than singing quarterback Dak Prescott to one of the richest contracts in NFL history. With a full slate of family and football slated for Thursday, Buffalo Bills fans are in a position many teams are envious of heading into the home stretch of 2024. What Buffalo Bills Fans Should Be Thankful for This Season The Rest of the Division is in Shambles If a team has eight or nine wins through 11 or 12 games in a season, it’s usually a good sign that the squad will be playing in January. The Bills could win another AFC East crown this week before they even hit the field. If the Miami Dolphins fall in their Thanksgiving night tilt with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Buffalo will be the first division winner to lock down its crown. Miami has played better over the last few games, beating the Los Angeles Rams , Las Vegas Raiders , and New England Patriots in the last three weeks. While that’s encouraging for Mike McDaniel’s team, Tua Tagovailoa’s health will always be an issue due to his concussion history. The Jets fired both their head coach and GM this year and are strongly reconsidering their quarterback situation beyond this season. New York is wasting what should have been one of the best defenses in the year. The Patriots had the biggest excuse to be bad in 2024 due to turning the page on legendary coach Bill Belichick . New England has an entirely new staff, and a new quarterback, and can’t figure out its offensive line. The Bills don’t suffer from any of these issues due to the stability the team has built over the last six seasons. The Benefit of Smart Owners and a Savvy GM Some NFL teams have meddlesome owners who lord over head coaches and general managers. They think they know better than anyone and hold their teams back. Others have owned teams for years but continually make bad moves that keep their franchises out of relevancy and the playoffs. The Pegulas may have sold a minority stake in the team recently, but they are among the better owners in the NFL. They don’t overstep their bounds or make every win or loss about themselves rather than the players. The Pegulas also let the general manager be the general manager, making roster moves that won’t break the team but are right for their franchise. New York football this week: Jets fire GM Joe Douglas Giants bench Daniel Jones, then grant him his release. pic.twitter.com/zaN4eoxpH6 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 22, 2024 Signing Von Miller two years ago made sense since he was a step slower than usual. He knew it was time to be a rotational player rather than someone playing every defensive snap. The Bills also moved on from veterans Jordan Poyer and Tre’Davious White in the off-season. GM Brandon Beane traded for Amari Cooper at this year’s trade deadline. He’s not the flashiest pass catcher but is a reliable target who doesn’t routinely lash out when not getting the ball. That consistency puts the onus on the player and the execution on the field instead of on someone in charge of building the team. Having One of the Best Quarterbacks in the League Quarterback Josh Allen overtook the role of the best quarterback in the AFC East once Tom Brady moved on to Tampa Bay in 2020. Buffalo has won the division every year since, filling the slot as the AFC East’s new top dog. Allen is routinely in the MVP conversation and has grown every year of his career. That's our quarterback. We've nominated Josh Allen for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award: https://t.co/jXMSmjpoLS pic.twitter.com/rnfbOcPzfv — Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) November 25, 2024 At least eight other NFL teams would love to have a starter with Allen’s tools. The Raiders, Jets, New York Giants , Tennesse Titans , and Cleveland Browns would look much different with a competent starter like Allen. Buffalo Bills fans are enjoying what Patriots fans did with Brady – one of the best players in the league playing for them. A big win over the Chiefs is also something to be thankful for. However, Bills fans know beating Kansas City in the playoffs would make it all worthwhile. This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robbins LLP reminds investors that a class action was filed on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (NYSE: ZETA) securities between February 27, 2024 and November 13, 2024. Zeta is a marketing technology company. For more information, submit a form , email attorney Aaron Dumas, Jr., or give us a call at (800) 350-6003. The Allegations: Robbins LLP is Investigating Allegations that Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) Failed to Disclose it was Artificially Inflating Financial Results According to the complaint, on November 13, 2024, market research group Culper Research published a report entitled "Zeta Global Holdings Corp (ZETA): Shams, Scams, and Spam.” The report alleged that the “integrity of the Company’s data collection and reported financials” is severely undermined by two factors. First, the report alleged that “Zeta has formed ‘two-way’ contracts with third party consent farms wherein the Company simultaneously acts as both a supplier and a buyer of consumer data,” allowing the Company to “flatter reported revenue growth” and indicating possible “round-tripping” of revenue. Second, the report alleged that Zeta’s collects the majority of its customer data from a network of “sham websites that hoodwink millions of consumers each month into handing their data over to Zeta under false pretenses.” For example, the report alleged the Company and its subsidiaries operate a number of fake job boards which are designed to trick individuals into submitting personal data under the pretense of job applications. The report further alleged that the Company’s “most valuable data” comes from these predatory websites, dubbed consent farms, which are “responsible for almost the entirety of the Company’s growth.” On this news, the Company’s stock price fell $10.46, or 37.07%, to close at $17.76 per share on November 13, 2024. Plaintiff alleges that during the class period, defendants failed to disclose that: (1) Zeta used two-way contracts to artificially inflate financial results; (2) Zeta engaged in round trip transactions to artificially inflate financial results; (3) Zeta utilized predatory consent farms to collect user data; and (4) that these consent farms have driven almost the entirety of Zeta’s growth. What Now: You may be eligible to participate in the class action against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must submit their application to the court by January 21, 2025. A lead plaintiff is a representative party who acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. You do not have to participate in the case to be eligible for a recovery. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member. For more information, click here . All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses. About Robbins LLP: Some law firms issuing releases about this matter do not actually litigate securities class actions; Robbins LLP does. A recognized leader in shareholder rights litigation, the attorneys and staff of Robbins LLP have been dedicated to helping shareholders recover losses, improve corporate governance structures, and hold company executives accountable for their wrongdoing since 2002. Since our inception, we have obtained over $1 billion for shareholders. To be notified if a class action against Zeta Global Holdings Corp. settles or to receive free alerts when corporate executives engage in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today. Attorney Advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a9e62a12-06db-424e-a9a1-12ca4ed447d5President-elect Trump wants to again rename North America's tallest peakWashington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks