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Khawaja Asif criticizes PTI founder’s change in stanceThe Deputy Senate president, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Saturday, awarded scholarships to 70 qualified students to pursue Masters degrees in AI and Robotics Engineering, among others in India. Barau said that he would continue to identify and sponsor qualified students of the state origin for Masters degrees for foreign studies, irrespective of their economic, social status or political inclinations,” According to him,” I will continue to identify and sponsor qualified students of the state origin for higher degrees in relevant fields of study in foreign institutions of higher learning for their growth and development. “I don’t know any of you; you were selected based on merit and not any other consideration, whether political, social or economic.” He then called on the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of Kano State and Nigeria during their pursuit of knowledge in the foreign nation. The Senator also charged them to study hard and justify the sponsorship for the benefit of themselves, their parents, Kano State and Nigeria. He also advised them to focus on their studies to graduate with flying colours and return home to develop themselves, their home state and the nation. The students were granted a foreign scholarship by the Barau Jibrin Foundation. Speaking at the occasion the State Chairman of the APC, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, commended Sen.Barau for the gesture, and described it as the move that would further develop the beneficiaries for their own good, Kano State and Nigeria. He assured that the APC would replicate a similar programme when it captured power in the state, come 2027. Prince Abba then urged the students to study hard and justify the scholarship granted them,be good Ambassadors of the state and Sen.Jibrin. Highlights of the occasion included the presentation of a package to the students containing their travel documents, laptop computers, Hijab for the female ones among them, and a copy of the Holy Qur’an. ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Christmas: Senator Barau urges prayers for economic growthNottinghamshire Police would have to make £17 million of cuts without tax hike
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. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby. While Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are facing the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, an alternate animated telecast will have the teams playing in the Magic Kingdom, with some Disney characters participating. The special alt-cast, the first animated presentation of an NBA game, will be shown on ESPN2 and also stream on Disney+ and ESPN+. 'Squid Game' returns looking for win with season 2 The first season of “Squid Game” was Netflix's most-watched series and went on to win a variety of accolades including the Emmy Award for lead actor in a drama series for Lee Jung-jae and a directing award for Hwang Dong-hyuk. The show returns for its second season on Dec. 26 and is already nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama. It's rare for TV shows made in Korea to have more than one season but Lee describes Hwang as “a genius.” A third and final season has already filmed. Netflix is also invested in expanding its “Squid Game” universe with a reality competition series and an English-language version in development. In the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there's now a tiny Christmas tree DARDGHAYA, Lebanon (AP) — A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones in the ruins of a Catholic church in southern Lebanon that was hit by an Israeli airstrike during the war with Hezbollah. It's a small and modest tree. There are no lights because the war destroyed power lines. The ground is too uneven to set up the Nativity scene. The priest says his blood pressure went up and he lost his balance when he saw the church's destruction. Now he leads Mass in an underground room that serves as a temporary worship space. He tells the community it “is more like the cave where Jesus was born.” Burt, the huge Australian crocodile who had a cameo in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ dies at 90 The Crocosaurus Cove reptile aquarium in Darwin, Australia, says the huge crocodile that rose to fame with a cameo in the movie “Crocodile Dundee” has died. The aquarium says Burt died over the weekend and was at least 90 years old. A saltwater crocodile, Burt was estimated to be more than 5 meters long. The 1986 movie stars Paul Hogan as the rugged crocodile hunter Mick Dundee. In the movie, American Sue Charlton, played by actress Linda Kozlowski, goes to fill her canteen in a watering hole when she is attacked by a crocodile, before being saved by Dundee. Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music. In Mesa, Arizona, 14 homeowners have been going all-out on holiday lights for 30 years, and those buying homes in the neighborhood often find the attics full of décor left behind by previous owners. In Santa Clarita, California, residents began coordinating their holiday lights to bring some joy to their community after an earthquake. And in Edmond, Oklahoma, those looking to the western sky will easily spot the Miranda family’s elaborate display featuring images and music from the movie “Wicked.” Santa braves the sticky heat of the Amazon jungle to bring gifts to children in Brazilian village CATALAO, Brazil (AP) — Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian charity that has been taking gifts to children in the Amazon rainforest for the past 26 years. More than 600 children from different villages gathered in Catalao to receive presents from Santa, who dressed in his traditional nightcap, white gloves and red suit, while enduring the stifling jungle heat. NASA's Parker Solar Probe aims to fly closer to the sun like never before NEW YORK (AP) — A NASA spacecraft is about to make the closest approach to the sun. The Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to get a close-up look at the sun. On Tuesday, Parker will pass within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun’s surface. That's nearly seven times closer to the sun than previous spacecraft. Scientists won’t hear from Parker until a few days after the flyby. It’ll continue circling the sun at this distance until at least September. Scientists hope to better understand what drives the solar wind and why the corona is so much hotter than the sun's surface. 174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after a lift cracks WINTER PARK, Colo. (AP) — Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders. The evacuation happened Saturday on a gondola lift at Winter Park Resort. A spokesperson says the lift stopped automatically when a crack was detected in a structural piece of the lift. Passengers were lowered down by ropes over the course of about five hours. No injuries were reported during the rescues, which came at the start of the busy holiday season. 'Sonic 3' bests 'Mufasa: The Lion King' at the box office NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past the Walt Disney Co.’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” to take the top spot at the box office. The results came just ahead of the lucrative Christmas corridor in theaters. According to studio estimates, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” debuted with $62 million in ticket sales over the weekend. “Mufasa,” however, was humbled in its opening weekend, coming in notably shy of expectations. It returned just $35 million in domestic ticket sales. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Golden at-bat idea brings critics to the plate: 'Absolutely stupid and ridiculous'SAN DIEGO , Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. announced that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors in DMC Global Inc. ( NASDAQ : BOOM) shares Investors who purchased more than $100,000 in shares of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) between May and November 2024 have certain options and there are short and strict deadlines running. Deadline: February 04, 2025 . Those DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call +1(858) 779 - 1554. On October 21, 2024 , DMC Global Inc. disclosed that it was "revising its guidance" for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 , stating that the Company's adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be approximately $5 million , down from prior guidance for $15 -18 million, and that the third quarter financial results "will include inventory and bad debt charges at DynaEnergetics totaling approximately $5 million , as well as lower fixed overhead absorption on reduced sales at both Arcadia and DynaEnergetics." The Company also revealed that the financial results will include an approximate $142 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge "associated with DMC's December 2021 acquisition of a controlling interest in Arcadia ." On November 4, 2024 , DMC Global Inc released its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2024 . Among other results, the Company reported third quarter sales of $152.4 million , down 11% sequentially and year-over-year, as well as the previously disclosed non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Shares of DMC Global Inc. (NASDAQ: BOOM) declined from $15.98 per share on May 3, 2024 , to as low as $7.16 per share on November 21 , 2024. On December 06, 2024 , an investor in NASDAQ: BOOM shares filed a lawsuit against DMC Global Inc. The plaintiff alleges that between May 3, 2024 and November 4, 2024 , the defendants made materially false and misleading statements and failed to disclose the following adverse facts about DMC Global's business, operations, and prospects which were known to defendants or recklessly disregarded by them: (i) the goodwill associated with the company's principal business segment, Acadia Products, was overstated due to the adverse events and circumstances affecting that reporting segment; (ii) DMC Global's materially inadequate internal systems and processes were adversely affecting its operations; (iii) the company's inadequate systems and processes prevented it from ensuring reasonably accurate guidance and that its public disclosures were timely, accurate, and complete; (iv) as a result, defendants misrepresented DMC Global's operations and financial results; and/or (v) as a result, the company's public statements were materially false, misleading, or lacked a reasonable basis when made. 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Vote counting begins in Ghana as new president awaits, /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm advised CleanSpark Inc. on a convertible senior notes offering. , Partner and Co-Chair of the Capital Markets practice, led the Katten team that advised the company in connection with its offering of aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030. The notes were sold to the initial purchasers, led by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. as Lead Book-Running Manager, in a private offering for resale to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act). The issuance and sale of the notes closed on . In connection with the pricing of the notes, CleanSpark entered into capped call transactions with various counterparties and repurchased approximately of its common stock. ICR Capital LLC served as financial advisor to CleanSpark in connection with this offering. "We congratulate our client CleanSpark on successfully completing its first-ever 144A convertible notes offering," Wood said. "It has been a privilege to work alongside the CleanSpark team as it has led CleanSpark's growth in the mining industry." CleanSpark is a market-leading, pure play miner. The company owns and operates a portfolio of mining facilities across . Katten regularly advises companies within the and blockchain industries, combining its regulatory expertise and deep experience in a wide range of sophisticated transactions to deliver holistic legal advice to companies in this industry. The Katten team also included Capital Markets Partners Elizabeth McNichol and , and Associates Maximillian Licona and Michael Tremeski; Financial Markets and Funds Partner Krassi Zourkova and Associate Eli Krasnow; and Transactional Tax Planning Partner Todd Hatcher and Associate Jeffrey Ng. Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across and in and . Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals. For more information, visit . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Katten
Guest Opinion: Musk and Ramaswamy have their work cut out for themPsykey, Inc. ( OTCMKTS:CEOS – Get Free Report ) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,400 shares, a drop of 98.4% from the November 30th total of 149,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,072,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days. Psykey Price Performance Shares of OTCMKTS CEOS opened at $0.03 on Friday. Psykey has a 12-month low of $0.01 and a 12-month high of $0.05. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $0.02 and its 200 day simple moving average is $0.02. Psykey Company Profile ( Get Free Report ) Read More Receive News & Ratings for Psykey Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Psykey and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
The Hundreds and Pokémon are no strangers to collaboration, having delivered their first dual-minded delivery of graphics and cut-and-sew garments back at the end of 2022. The duo is back once again to catch ‘em all in another solid selection of apparel imbued with imagery of Pikachu , Charizard , Mew and more. However, leading the pair’s sophomore presentation is a colorful Togepi-inspired mohair cardigan, doused in hues of red, blue and white. Other standout cut-and-sew pieces include the long-sleeve shirt adorned with the Team Rocket logo and a wool version of Ash Ketchum ’s iconic hat. On the graphics front, The Hundreds pays homage to Meowth, Pikachu, Charizard Psyduck, Eevee and Mew across a range of tees and crewnecks. Take a closer look at the imagery in the carousel below. A post shared by The Hundreds (@thehundreds) “Pokémon was a big part of my childhood—from the games, shows, and card collecting it sparked my creativity early on,” explained The Hundreds Creative Director David Rivera. “Sketching Pokémon and creating my own stories and battles gave me an outlet. Now, being part of Pokémon’s history as an official collaborator with a collection that honors the artistry that helped shape my path feels like a full-circle moment.” Peep the full collection in the lookbook above and catch it when it releases at The Hundreds’ official webstore come December 13.NoneClosing the year with Ayaz Melo: Part - I
Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug useBike Bags Market Future Outlook, COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Forecast - 2031 12-28-2024 02:56 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Orion Market Research Bike Bags Market The global bike bag market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period. Bike bags fit under the bicycle seat and usually attach to the rails of the saddle itself. Larger models can carry a few extra items while traveling. There are lots of options, with cycling-specific backpacks offering plenty of capacity and stability in the market. Many cycling packs are lightweight, waterproof, and feature a roll-top for easy opening. Many packs, such as the Ortlieb Velocity, come in multiple color options too, or in patterned fabrics. While road trips, bike packing bags assist in carrying stuff such as a sleeping bag, spare clothing, and a bivvy sack. The bike bag market growth is backed by the increasing inclination of people toward outdoor recreational activities such as cycling, camping, hiking, and others. Get Free Sample link @ https://www.omrglobal.com/request-sample/bike-bag-market Since the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for bicycles has increased due to the closure of gyms and swimming pools in many regions. Some nations rewarded the purchase of new bikes or bike maintenance expenditures in a bid to encourage ridership during the pandemic. Italy, for instance, allocated $250 million toward a cash-back Programme through which Italian residents who purchased a vehicle without an engine such as a bicycle were eligible for a $590 stipend, while France has established a similar Programme. This has increased people to adopt bicycles along with accessories such as bags. 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This release was published on openPR.‘Kazakhstan leading FDI recipient’ An Azeri state flag flies at half-mast as the country observes the day of national mourning for the victims of an Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer passenger plane crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau, in a square in Baku, Azerbaijan, December 26, 2024. — Reuters Islamabad : Kazakhstan continues to be the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the region, a position it has maintained for several years, according to a spokesperson for the Kazakhstan Embassy in Islamabad. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1700472799616-0'); }); He said that Kazakhstan's economic diversification, industrial vibrancy, and advanced digitalisation were key drivers behind its ability to attract significant foreign capital. The spokesperson also said the country benefitted from a highly skilled workforce, which contributed to the availability of high-quality human capital essential for sustaining growth and innovation. He added that above all, Kazakhstan's commitment to economic liberalisation, a strong role for the private sector, and the state's sovereign guarantees had been pivotal in creating a stable and investor-friendly environment. The spokesperson noted that political stability, economic sustainability, social harmony, and legal independence further protected the vested interests and investments of international companies in the country. He said his country aimed to continue diversifying FDI inflows into high-potential sectors, with major focus on green technologies, hydropower generation, lithium batteries, electric vehicles, hybrid agriculture and the development of Islamic banking.
On Friday’s “PBS NewsHour,” New York Times columnist David Brooks stated that while he sides more with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in the debate over immigration, “you’ve got to secure the border if you want the American people to support immigration.” Brooks said, “I’m more on the Ramaswamy-Elon Musk side. But I have to say they’re unbelievably condescending in the way they express themselves, like, calling people ignorant, Ramaswamy saying, you people don’t know how to raise your kids, basically.” Later, he added, “I think if you want to have an American populace that supports immigration, you have to control your borders. We’ve seen that in Germany. We’ve seen that all around the world. And so, the fact that it seems out of control to people, a lot of people say, what’s going on here? And then we’ve had, frankly, immigration policies that allow those of us in the educated class to have cheap labor, but a lot of people who are working and competing for those people for those jobs, they feel we are ignoring the plight of them as other people come in and take their jobs. And so, there’s a class angle here. But — so, you’ve got to secure the border if you want the American people to support immigration.” Follow Ian Hanchett on Twitter @IanHanchettHaryana Cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini here on Saturday, approved the use of Aadhaar authentication services for candidates appearing in examinations for Group A and B posts conducted by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC). The Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory during the registration process for these posts on the HPSC portal. The introduction of Aadhaar authentication aims to streamline the application procedure, eliminate fraudulent candidates, and ensure the accuracy of candidate data through de-duplication. This move will enhance the credibility and reliability of the recruitment process, maintaining public confidence in the competitive exams, said an official statement. Advertisement Aadhaar authentication helps verify the identity of candidates, reducing the chances of fraudulent applications and impersonation. It simplifies the application process, ensuring accurate and authenticated data. Candidates will be required to provide their Aadhaar number during registration and undergo biometric verification (fingerprint or iris scan) during various stages of the recruitment process. In addition, demographic details such as name, date of birth, and address will be cross-verified with the Aadhaar database. Advertisement This decision follows the guidelines set under Rule 5 of the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020, and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s directive dated March 8, 2024. The Cabinet also approved amendments to the Haryana Civil Services (Travelling Allowance) Rules, 2016. As per the amendment, if boarding and lodging arrangements are provided by the training institute or the Government of Haryana but are not availed by the trainee, he shall be deemed to have availed such arrangements for the purpose of this rule and no hotel charges shall be admissible. However, if the training institute or the Government of Haryana does not provide boarding and lodging, hotel charges will be reimbursed as per the trainee’s entitlement. AdvertisementAI In Language Translation Global Market Report 2024 Forecasts $2.34 Billion Growth
Matt Gaetz ‘regularly’ paid women for sex, including a minor, US Congress report says The former Florida representative, Trump’s nominee for attorney general until he withdrew over the scandal, fought unsuccessfully to prevent the investigation from becoming public Former Congressman Matt Gaetz, whom Donald Trump chose as his nominee for U.S. attorney general before he was forced to withdraw tainted by scandal, “regularly” paid women in exchange for sex, including a minor under the age of 17, between 2017 and 2020 when he was a member of the House of Representatives for the State of Florida. This is the conclusion of a report by the Congressional Committee on Ethics made public on December 23, which also accuses Gaetz of violating “House Rules, state and federal laws, and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, acceptance of impermissible gifts, the provision of special favors and privileges, and obstruction of Congress [in its investigations].” Gaetz, one of Washington’s most controversial politicians, denies the allegations. He resigned from his post shortly before being appointed by Trump, hoping the report would not be made public because, he argued, the committee has no jurisdiction over former members. On Monday morning, Gaetz tried unsuccessfully to stop the report from being released. He later tweeted on X : “Giving funds to someone you are dating — that they didn’t ask for — and that isn’t “charged” for sex is now prostitution?!? There is a reason they did this to me in a Christmas Eve-Eve report and not in a courtroom of any kind where I could present evidence and challenge witnesses.” In subsequent messages, Gaetz extracts “testimony from one of the alleged ‘prostitutes,’” who denies having received money from him. The 37-page document is the result of a bipartisan investigation that has lasted nearly five years. Its release was made possible after at least one Republican joined the five Democrats on the committee in a secret vote held in early December. The Republican Party, despite Gaetz not being one of its most popular members, was opposed to the report being published, with House Speaker Mike Johnson at the forefront. Johnson also had a problem with publishing the findings about a former member of Congress, something that is highly unusual but has some precedents. The report contains dozens of pages of evidence, including text messages and financial records, travel receipts, checks, and online payments between several of the people involved. They show Gaetz, 42, inviting various women to events, on getaways to the Bahamas, or to parties. The committee, however, has found no evidence of the most serious charge: violating federal sex trafficking laws. “Although Representative Gaetz did cause the transportation of [these] women across state lines for purposes of commercial sex, the Committee did not find evidence that any of those women were under 18 at the time of travel, nor did the Committee find sufficient evidence to conclude that the commercial sex acts were induced by force, fraud, or coercion,” the brief says. The congressional inquiry was put on hold while the Justice Department conducted its own investigation. In February, after a year of work on the case, no charges were filed and the House committee took up the matter again. The report is the result of more than a dozen interviews and a review of nearly 14,000 documents. The report also tells the story of Gaetz’s friendship with Joel Greenberg, a Florida tax inspector. They met in 2017, shortly after Gaetz was sworn in at the Capitol. “Mr. Greenberg and Representative Gaetz frequently attended parties and other gatherings with young women in attendance. Many of those women were initially contacted by Mr. Greenberg via the website SeekingArrangement.com (now Seeking.com), and Mr. Greenberg subsequently introduced the women to Representative Gaetz,” it reads. That website, the committee writes, is dedicated to connecting mostly older men and young women looking for “mutually beneficial relationships.” “The website was generally understood by many of the women interviewed by the Committee to involve, at minimum, an exchange of companionship for money,” the report says. Greenberg was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison in 2022 after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including sex trafficking of a minor. Greenberg also admitted to introducing her to other “adult men.” Gaetz’s future is uncertain . Years ago, a report like the one released Monday would have meant his political demise, but in these times of fake news, and especially within the rules of the MAGA universe, it is impossible to say if his career is over. On Sunday, Gaetz hinted at a Trumpist conclave held in Phoenix, Arizona, where the president-elect was the star speaker, that he was considering running for the seat vacated by Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate. Rubio is the new administration’s pick for Secretary of State . Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get more English-language news coverage from EL PAÍS USA Edition Tu suscripción se está usando en otro dispositivo ¿Quieres añadir otro usuario a tu suscripción? 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