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The leader of Sinn Fein has expressed determination to form a government of the left in Ireland as she insisted her party’s performance in the General Election had broken the state’s political mould. Despite Mary Lou McDonald’s confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail – the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century – the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Friday’s election still in the relatively early stages – after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck – there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was “cautiously optimistic” about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Ireland’s deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a “very clear route back to government” as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Ireland’s complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the country’s several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be “very, very actively pursuing” the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an “incredible performance” in the election. “I think it’s fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,” she said. “Two party politics is now gone. It’s consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.” She added: “I am looking to bring about a government of change, and I’m going to go and look at all formulations. “If you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. “Obviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So I’m going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.” In Friday night’s exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: “Certainly we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. “I mean, it looks likely, on the figures that we’ve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. “In fact, I think they’re down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.” He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. “I think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, they’re a braver person than I am,” he said. “Our electoral system dictates that there’ll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. “But what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and I’m cautiously optimistic and excited.” Fianna Fail’s Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022 – but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. “It’s a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,” he said. “But I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.” Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be “racing a bit too far ahead”. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. “It will be challenging. This is not easy,” he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government – the Green Party – looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic O’Gorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. “It’s clear the Green Party has not had a good day,” he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the party’s only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in “serious criminal conduct”. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The party’s campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The party’s leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets and Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers, per ESPN's Shams Charania . Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports initially reported Embiid would miss Friday's game for left knee injury management. According to Charania, the 76ers revealed the veteran is dealing with swelling in his knee. The 2022-23 MVP missed the first six games of the season due to maintenance on his surgically repaired left knee. He was out for another three games due to a suspension for shoving a reporter in the locker room. Before the season tipped off, Embiid and the Sixers signaled that the team would be even more proactive in handling his workload in an effort to keep him healthy for the playoffs. The plan made sense in theory because Philadelphia needs the seven-time All-Star at his best in the postseason to have a realistic path to a championship. However, his absence early on pointed to one risk with the strategy. By the time Embiid made his debut on Nov. 12, the Sixers had dropped seven of their first nine games. It became eight out of 10 when Embiid wasn't enough to help Philly avoid a 111-99 defeat to the New York Knicks. The fact he's not playing back-to-backs then left the team short-handed in a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers the following night. Signing Paul George was supposed to give the 76ers a bit of a buffer when Embiid is out of the lineup. However, George also missed the start of the year and is on a similar plan in terms of load management. How Philadelphia fares in the playoffs will be the ultimate barometer for how this year is judged. Maybe everything is clicking for the Sixers once April rolls around. For now, a lot of the excitement coming out of the summer has probably dissipated in the City of Brotherly Love.phmacao vip 。

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Dubai : The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai on Friday, December 27, announced an extension of Dubai Metro’s operating hours from Saturday, December 28 to Monday, December 30, 2024. The Metro will operate for longer hours between Centrepoint and GGICO stations to ensure safe and efficient transport for passengers travelling to and from Dubai International Airport (DXB). بهدف ضمان سهولة تنقل المسافرين عبر مطار دبي الدولي، ستمدد #هيئة_الطرق_و_المواصلات ساعات عمل #مترو_دبي بين محطتي سنتربوينت وجي جي كو من 28 إلى 30 ديسمبر 2024. لا تنسَ تفقّد رصيدبطاقة نول قبل الانطلاق (الحد الأدنى 15 درهمًا للدرجة الفضية، أو 30 درهمًا للدرجة الذهبية لرحلتي الذهاب... pic.twitter.com/8dteFQW1Vp The Dubai Metro will operate continuously for 43 hours from December 31 to January 1, 2025, to accommodate New Year’s Eve celebrations.Shares of technology and payments firm Global Blue Group Holding ($GB) fell 4% on Friday after the company announced its second-quarter earnings report. Revenue increased 17% year-over-year (YoY) to €132 million (~$137 million) during the quarter driven by a solid performance in both Tax Free Shopping Solutions and Payments. Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) jumped 25% YoY to €59 million (~$61 million). Adjusted net income group share rose to €20.7 million compared to €14 million in the same quarter a year ago. Segment-wise, Tax Free Shopping Solutions revenue rose 18% YoY to €101.9 million while Payments revenue increased 16% YoY to €23.4 million, driven predominantly by increased margins on treasury gains. Meanwhile, Post-Purchase Solutions’ revenue dipped 1% YoY to €6.7 million led by “management’s focus on contribution margin.” Notably, the firm raised its repurchase program to $15 million and extended it for an additional nine months to Nov. 30, 2025. The company said that taking into account the recent luxury market slowdown and the group’s decision to accelerate €5 million of investments (fixed costs) in future growth initiatives, it has adapted the FY24/25 adjusted EBITDA guidance to €185 million - $205 million. At the same time, long-term targets include 8-12% revenue growth and a net leverage ratio of lower than 2.5x. CEO Jacques Stern said that the macro and microeconomic environment in which Global Blue operates remains highly favorable and that the travel industry is experiencing positive trends. Following the earnings announcement, retail sentiment on Stocktwits jumped into the ‘extremely bullish’ territory (96/100), accompanied by ‘extremely high’ retail chatter (95/100) that hit a one-year high. Shares of the firm have gained over 26% on a year-to-date basis. For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.< Exchange Rate Used In Converting Financials: €1 = $1.04<

Sausalito must preserve Bridgeway’s center lane I am writing in regard to the article published Dec. 16 with the headline, “Sausalito backs plan for bicycle lanes, crosswalks.” As a cyclist, I spoke before the Sausalito Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee to advocate for safety. Like many others who commented, I oppose eliminating Bridgeway’s center median lane for bicycle lanes. I don’t consider it a “turning lane.” It’s a critical evacuation emergency vehicle lane. The report calls this section of road dangerous. But, considering that there have been very few cycling injuries there, I think the continuous center median lane has proven to be quite safe. I think eliminating the center median lane will make Bridgeway much more dangerous. Vehicle drivers use it to give cyclists extra space. Keep in mind that we will still have some cyclists swinging into traffic to avoid wide or double-parked emergency vehicles, trucks and cars. The report suggested bike lanes would improve emergency vehicle access because delivery trucks sometimes block the center median lane. But the lane is 12-feet wide. That should be enough to allow better access for emergency vehicles than a 6-foot bike lane. The center lane should provide more room for other vehicles to move out of the way and for emergency vehicles to weave between lanes. The report understated the potential for blocked traffic. It assumes all emergency vehicles, trucks, service vehicles and autos now stopping in the center median lane will find parking spaces or leave, with nobody double parking. That’s unrealistic. The Sausalito City Council must preserve our center median lane’s multiuse functionality. — Dr. Roger Taylor, Sausalito Conservation League lawsuit is disappointing I want to commend the Marin Municipal Water District Board of Directors for passing the pilot trail-sharing and e-bike projects. However, I’m extremely disappointed that the three environmental organizations, including the Marin Conservation League (I’m a member) chose to sue the project on procedural grounds based on the California Environmental Quality Act (“Marin judge issues tentative ruling in Mount Tam cycling suit,” Nov. 8). The MMWD staff took great care in choosing pilot trails that would have the least environmental impacts, and that would allow them to collect critical information on how different trail-sharing methods could reduce impacts when they update the road-and-trail plan next year. As an MCL member, I’m disappointed to learn that the board, as a practice, does not consult its membership on these types of decisions. It unilaterally pursued litigation that will be costly to ratepayers and limit the gathering of information critical to reducing impacts. Moreover, I’m saddened for the next generation of environmentalists who ride for our local high school mountain-bike teams. Mountain biking is now the largest sport, by total athletes, in Marin high schools. Yet they have nowhere to train on the mountain. Kids living in central Marin have to travel long distances to train on suitable trails. I wonder if MCL leaders and the other organizations thought about the message they are sending these young environmentalists. I think it is telling them they don’t belong. In contrast, the Sierra Club supported the pilots and trail access for mountain bikes at Sorich Park and at Briones Park in the East Bay. I hope the environmental groups change course before they suddenly realize that the next generation of environmentalists has passed them by on a bike. — Bill Keene, Fairfax Jared Huffman must keep supporting Israel I read Norman Solomon’s Marin Voice commentary imploring Rep. Jared Huffman to end his support of weapons spending for Israel with dismay (“Huffman should not support sending US weapons to Israel,” Dec. 14). I think his words are eloquent yet ignorant. He needs to think critically and question sources. There’s a simple question he doesn’t answer: What should Israel do? Civilians are dying, which is a war crime, but the Geneva Conventions lay fault squarely at the feet of those who draw fire to civilians, not those who shoot at them. Why? Because the law does not expect victims to risk death without returning fire while terrorists shoot from behind civilians. When the enemy uses civilians as shields, which is undeniable here, they bear full culpability for their deaths. Is Solomon suggesting Israel lay down its arms and allow rockets and terrorists to reign down on its citizens with impunity? Sorry, that’s not going to happen again, ever. Reports show there are many terrorist organizations sponsored by Iran. I am concerned the goal is a large Islamic caliphate. From my perspective, Israel faces existential threats from Iran and its proxies. It has responded forcefully and, now, Hamas is nearly done; Hezbollah is highly degraded; Bashar al-Assad has lost power; and Iran is much weaker now. Israel is doing the world’s dirty work and making it a lot safer. Quite to the contrary of Solomon’s pleas, I urge Huffman to increase funding for Israel so it can finish the job the world is too timid to do. — Scott R. Greenstone, San Rafael US needs to put stop to daylight saving time I am writing in support of the recent Another View commentary by Mary Ellen Klas (“DOGE’s best idea yet is permanent daylight saving time,” Dec. 17). I think there is an easy and logical solution to the very “obnoxious and inconvenient twice-a-year clock change.” It would benefit all of us to shift the time earlier by 30 minutes and be done with it. Parents wouldn’t be sending their young ones off to school in the dark quite as much and it would be a little brighter in the evening during the summer months. If U.S. officials could get organized and do this, I think the rest of the world would likely follow suit. — Diane Lynch, Tiburon Deportation plan conflicts with multicultural history I am writing in response to the letter by Tim Peterson with the headline “Trump must fix America’s immigration policy now.” He appeared to imply that America’s “sense of person, place, history (and) pride” is threatened by immigrants. I think Peterson is using the right-wing “propaganda machine” in an attempt to lead Americans down the road of fascism. Those who suggest there is only one true America are absurd. This has always been a multicultural country. Anti-immigrant sentiment is not new. Immigrants have long faced prejudice. I think President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have been allowed to utilize some news outlets, certain podcasts and some social-media platforms to dupe Americans into believing that, because of immigrants, America is collapsing. Believing that Trump is “the one to fix it” is part of his ruse. The irony is that those who share Peterson’s views on mass deportation ignore the real cause of the challenges American workers face. Instead, they should shift their anger away from immigrants and toward the very rich, who have waged war against labor unions and worked to deregulate industries. The results of their work includes a massive wealth gap, 60% of Americans living paycheck-to-paycheck, and a burgeoning billionaire class (many of whom backed Trump) paying a smaller percentage of their income in taxes than most in the middle class do. If Trump and friends successfully implement large-scale deportations, I expect severe inflation. But I also expect it won’t be properly connected to Trump’s policies and that he will be allowed to blame “left-wing boogeymen.” — C.M. Simenstad, San Anselmo

Right now, you may be highly motivated to solve every single one of your money issues in the next few months, but daily life is guaranteed to get in the way. Your financial to-do list, once so full of promise, can eventually get stuffed in the back of a drawer while you manage more pressing matters. The vast majority of New Year’s resolutions go unfulfilled. So how can you improve your odds of success? It comes down to accepting that you won’t have the time or energy to complete every task to perfection. Creating a system where you can prioritize, plan ahead and hold yourself accountable can help. Many start by setting a goal to trim frivolous costs, which can certainly be helpful, but there are other ways to make a big difference. Taylor Schult — a certified financial planner and founder of Define Financial, an advisory firm in San Diego — recommends starting with a few overlooked financial tasks. Freezing your credit is a quick, easy way to guard yourself against identity theft. It’s free to do, and you can temporarily lift the freeze when you’re applying for a loan or credit card. Schulte also suggests looking into umbrella insurance , which offers additional coverage beyond what your auto, homeowners and other insurance policies provide. This coverage can spare you from massive out-of-pocket costs in the event you get sued. Basic estate planning, including creating a will, is another thing to put high on your list. Putting off this task can create a major headache for your loved ones if something happens to you unexpectedly. “I know it’s a pain point and it’s often kicked down the road,” Schulte says. Paying attention to your spending is always important, but don’t neglect taking steps to protect your money, yourself and your loved ones. So many money goals are born out of social pressure. You “should” want to save up to own a home, even if you’re happily renting. You “should” sacrifice short-term needs and wants to stash away as much as possible for retirement, even though it leaves you feeling deprived. But money goals should be tied to the things that matter most to you. If they aren’t, you’ll quickly lose interest. “If you don’t know what goals to choose, go back to your values and have them guide the goals you set,” says Eric Roberge, a certified financial planner and founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a financial advisory firm in Boston. You can combine goal-setting with a little planning, so expenses are less likely to creep up on you throughout the year. Think about what expected costs will be coming up in the next six to 12 months, like recurring bills, vacations, anticipated home or car repairs, and other expenses. This approach allows you to set money aside each month to put toward planned costs, as well as longer-term goals. Forgetting your goals can be far too easy, so to make something stick, write it down . It can be as simple as a handwritten list you keep on the fridge, or online calendar reminders that will nudge you every so often. For time-sensitive goals, set deadlines. One tactic is to make multiple lists based on what you need to complete within the next week, month or three months. As time passes and you check off items, you can update the list. Enlist others’ help, too. Weekly or monthly household money meetings are useful if you’re completing financial tasks as a group. Or share your goals with a trusted friend or family member who can serve as an accountability partner. Looping in loved ones can help keep you on track. “We don’t mind letting ourselves down,” Schulte says. “But we hate to let other people down.” It’s easy to get stuck in decision-making mode when trying to pick a high-yield savings account, credit card or possible investments, but eventually, you need to make a good-enough choice . Taking action now can have more of a positive effect on your life than waiting until you’ve painstakingly considered each option. Roberge says that though he’d prefer to optimize every financial decision, he doesn’t because if he did, he wouldn’t get things done. “Everything in moderation is one of the things that I live by,” he says. “Going to extremes in any one thing, at the detriment of other things that are important, doesn’t work long-term.” More From NerdWallet Sara Rathner writes for NerdWallet. Email: srathner@nerdwallet.com . Twitter: @sarakrathner. The article Got Money Goals for the New Year? Stay on Track With These Tips originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Trudeau fails to win assurances over trade tariffs after talks with TrumpMichael Chandler appeared to respond to Paddy Pimblett’s recent video teasing a potential booking between the two UFC stars. Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett are two of the biggest names on the UFC roster. After Pimblett dropped an Easter Egg hinting at a fight with Chandler happening soon, it didn’t take long for the latter to respond on social media. Chandler is fresh off a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate against Charles Oliveira at UFC 309. Despite the unanimous decision loss to Oliveira, Chandler arguably didn’t lose much stock in the lightweight title picture and has a few big names on his radar. One of which is Pimblett, who is targeting a potential return to the Octagon on the UFC’s scheduled return to London on March 22nd. As of this writing, the promotion hasn’t announced bookings for Pimblett and Chandler’s next fights. In reaction to Pimblett’s recent teases, Chandler made a cryptic post amidst all of the speculation regarding his return. READ MORE: Leon Edwards comeback opponent potentially revealed by streaking contender’s one-word social media post Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett rumored for upcoming bout In a recent Instagram post, Chandler made his first public remarks since the Pimblett fight rumors began to circulate. “The new year is fast approaching,” Chandler posted. “Calculating the next moves and reaching for growth. Walk On. See you at the top!” UFC CEO Dana White and the matchmakers haven’t addressed all of the Chandler/Pimblett rumors, although we should get some clarity in the coming weeks. The UFC’s event slate resumes on January 11th. Pimblett last fought in the Octagon at UFC 304, finishing King Green by first-round submission. He’s unbeaten in his UFC tenure and has won eight consecutive fights overall. Chandler was supposed to headline UFC 303 for his long-awaited showdown with Conor McGregor before McGregor withdrew due to injury. The McGregor fight remains on Chandler’s radar despite the increasing uncertainty regarding the former UFC champ’s comeback . READ MORE: Drake names his favorite UFC fighter after betting millions on big MMA events Michael Chandler fuels Paddy Pimblett fight speculation Chandler is searching for his first UFC victory since finishing Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. Despite a 2-4 promotional record after signing in 2020, Chandler is one of the biggest draws in the UFC. Pimblett has defeated the likes of Jared Gordon, Jordan Leavitt, and Ferguson during his UFC tenure. The former Cage Warriors featherweight champion rose into the lightweight Top 15 with the victory over Green. If the fight comes to fruition, the Chandler vs. Pimblett winner would move one step closer to the lightweight title mix. We could be weeks away from getting more clarity on the oncoming matchup rumors surrounding Chandler, Pimblett, and other top names. READ MORE: Dana White was furious with this one question Joe Rogan asked Ronda Rousey

Wade Taylor IV scored 15 points and dished out 10 assists and C.J. Wilcher added 14 points as No. 13 Texas A&M throttled Abilene Christian 92-54 on Saturday afternoon in College Station, Texas. The Aggies (11-2) were in charge from the jump, forging a 19-point lead at halftime and never looking back. Texas A&M scored the first points of the second half, was up by 28 with 13:23 to play and cruised to the finish line while winning its seventh straight game. Taylor's output moved him into second place in the Aggies all-time scoring list. His 1,779 points are now behind only Bernard King, who had 1,990 from 1999-2003. Andersson Garcia and Zhuric Phelps added 12 points each for Texas A&M, which appears to be hitting on all cylinders heading into its Southeastern Conference opener at home against rival Texas on Jan. 4. Phelps added 10 rebounds for the Aggies. Quion Williams led the Wildcats (8-6) with 14 points. Abilene Christian missed its final six shots and went the last 5:24 of the game without a point. The Aggies made a statement in the early going by scoring the game's first nine points over the initial 3 1/2 minutes, with seven of those coming from Coleman. Abilene Christian fought back to within 16-12 after Dontrez Williams' layup with 12:12 left in the half. But A&M swung back, producing a 14-0 run capped by Garcia's layup with 8:51 to play in the half to pull away to a 30-12 advantage. The Wildcats again cut into their deficit, pulling to 30-19 when Cade Hornecker hit a layup with 6:26 to play until halftime. A&M boosted the lead back to 17 points after a pair of free throws by Taylor and got two more from the charity stripe to take a 48-29 edge to the break. Wilcher led all scorers in the half with 12 points on 4-of-6 shooting from beyond the arc while Garcia hit for 10 points for A&M while making all four of his shots from the floor. The Aggies outshot Abilene Christian 61.5 percent to 40.7 percent before halftime. Quion Williams and Leonardo Bettiol paced the Wildcats with seven points each in the first half. --Field Level Media

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Despite Mary Lou McDonald’s confidence around shaping a coalition without Fine Gael and Fianna Fail – the two parties that have dominated the landscape of Irish politics for a century – the pathway to government for Sinn Fein still appears challenging. With counting following Friday’s election still in the relatively early stages – after an exit poll that showed the main three parties effectively neck-and-neck – there is some way to go before the final picture emerges and the options for government formation crystalise. Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris, has dismissed talk of a Sinn Fein surge and said he was “cautiously optimistic” about where his party will stand after all the votes are counted. Meanwhile, Ireland’s deputy premier and Fianna Fail leader, Micheal Martin, insisted his party has a “very clear route back to government” as he predicted seat gains. The counting process could last days because of Ireland’s complex system of proportional representation with a single transferable vote (PR-STV), where candidates are ranked by preference. The early indications have turned the focus to the tricky arithmetic of government formation, as the country’s several smaller parties and many independents potentially jockey for a place in government. Ms McDonald told reporters at the RDS count centre in Dublin that she would be “very, very actively pursuing” the potential to form a government with other parties on the left of the political spectrum. The smaller, left-leaning parties in Ireland include the Social Democrats, the Irish Labour Party, the Green Party and People Before Profit-Solidarity. Ms McDonald said her party had delivered an “incredible performance” in the election. “I think it’s fair to say that we have now confirmed that we have broken the political mould here in this state,” she said. “Two party politics is now gone. It’s consigned to the dustbin of history and that, in itself, is very significant.” She added: “I am looking to bring about a government of change, and I’m going to go and look at all formulations. “If you want my bottom line, the idea of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for another five years, in our strong opinion, is not a good outcome for Irish society. “Obviously, I want to talk to other parties of the left and those that we share very significant policy objectives with. So I’m going to do that first and just hear their mind, hear their thinking. But be very clear, we will be very, very actively pursuing entrance into government.” In Friday night’s exit poll, Sinn Fein was predicted to take 21.1% of first-preference votes, narrowly ahead of outgoing coalition partners Fine Gael and Fianna Fail at 21% and 19.5% respectively. Prior to the election, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael both ruled out entering government with Sinn Fein. Fine Gael leader Mr Harris rejected suggestions Sinn Fein had broken new ground. He told reporters in his count centre in Greystones, Co Wicklow: “Certainly we haven’t seen a Sinn Fein surge or anything like it. “I mean, it looks likely, on the figures that we’ve seen now, fewer people, many fewer people would have voted Sinn Fein in this election than the last one. “In fact, I think they’re down by around 5% and actually the parties, particularly the two parties, the two larger parties in government, are likely to receive significant support from the electorate. So definitely, politics in Ireland has gotten much more fragmented.” He said it was too early to tell what the next government would look like. “I think anybody who makes any suggestion about who is going to be the largest party or the construct of the next government, they’re a braver person than I am,” he said. “Our electoral system dictates that there’ll be many, many transfers that will go on for hours, if not days, before we know the final computations at all. “But what I am very confident about is that my party will have a very significant role to play in the years ahead, and I’m cautiously optimistic and excited.” Fianna Fail’s Mr Martin told reporters at a count centre in Cork he was confident that the numbers exist to form a government with parties that shared his political viewpoint. Mr Martin said it “remains to be seen” whether he would return to the role of Taoiseach – a position he held between 2020 and 2022 – but he expressed confidence his party would outperform the exit poll prediction. “It’s a bit too early yet to call the exact type of government that will be formed or the composition of the next government,” he said. “But I think there are, there will be a sufficiency of seats, it seems to me, that aligns with the core principles that I articulated at the outset of this campaign and throughout the campaign, around the pro-enterprise economy, around a positively pro-European position, a government that will strongly push for home ownership and around parties that are transparently democratic in how they conduct their affairs.” Asked if it would be in a coalition with Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Social Democrats, he said that would be “racing a bit too far ahead”. The final result may dictate that if Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are to return to government, they may need more than one junior partner, or potentially the buy-in of several independent TDs. Mr Martin said it was unclear how quickly a government can be formed, as he predicted his party would gain new seats. “It will be challenging. This is not easy,” he added. The junior partner in the outgoing government – the Green Party – looks set for a bruising set of results. Green leader Roderic O’Gorman is in a fight to hold onto his seat, as are a number of party colleagues, including Media Minister Catherine Martin. “It’s clear the Green Party has not had a good day,” he said. The early counting also suggested potential trouble for Fianna Fail in Wicklow, where the party’s only candidate in the constituency, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, is considered to have a battle ahead, with the risk of losing his seat. Meanwhile, there is significant focus on independent candidate Gerard Hutch who, on Saturday evening, was sitting in fourth place in the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central. Last spring, Mr Hutch was found not guilty by the non-jury Special Criminal Court of the murder of David Byrne, in one of the first deadly attacks of the Hutch-Kinahan gangland feud. Mr Byrne, 33, died after being shot six times at a crowded boxing weigh-in event at the Regency Hotel in February 2016. A Special Criminal Court judge described Mr Hutch, 61, as the patriarchal figurehead of the Hutch criminal organisation and said he had engaged in “serious criminal conduct”. The constituency will be closely watched as other hopefuls wait to see if transfers from eliminated candidates may eventually rule him out of contention. In the constituency of Louth, the much-criticised selection of John McGahon appeared not to have paid off for Fine Gael. The party’s campaign was beset by questioning over footage entering the public domain of the candidate engaged in a fight outside a pub in 2018. The Social Democrats have a strong chance of emerging as the largest of the smaller parties. The party’s leader, Holly Cairns, was already celebrating before a single vote was counted however, having announced the birth of her baby girl on polling day.

An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition( MENAFN - Caribbean News Global) ENGLAND / CANADA – The ongoing turmoil in Caribbean CBI to substantial evidence of fraud, money laundering, and corruption, including submission to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and FinCEN for their ongoing investigation; supplemented by St Kitts and Nevis in the fight against“illegal discounting” and“underselling” by identifying bad actors to administer action , herein commendable, pivots regional actions to a comprehensive approach to justice and comradery among Caribbean CBI programmes. Caribbean CIP/CBI programmes are currently deficient in solidifying trust, transparency, regional security and cohesion, with no clear plan for the future of the programme. The destiny of Caribbean CBI programmes is virtually in the hands of US and EU jurisdictions, irrespective of illustrious Caribbean politicians talking heads of low influence. Subject to letters and notifications in wide circulation, and limited collective action by CBIPs , (Saint Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda), it cannot be equitable and accepting for business as usual, relevant to (CIP/CBI operatives) marketing agents, consultants, and developers that are implied, implicit and/or found wanting to continue operating in the Caribbean migration industry. Consequently, what does one have to do to occupy the Blacklist? Consider how one Caribbean CIP/CBI revoke a file/ applicant based on legal factors, while other CBIPs process the file/applicant from the same CIP/CBI preferred vendor. Thus, the preface to unified actions in a small defined space is optimal in the adherence to principle and policy – to actualize collective regional and international application of law and contracts – Memorandum-of-Agreement-CBIP-20-March-2024 – relative to (CIP/CBI operatives) CIP/CBI due diligence units and governments collection of (peanut) fees. And by the virtue of a shared value to human conduct, Caribbean governments and legislators are obligated to rise and lead in the realm of achieving regional sovereignty in public life and business on a defensible standard. Herein, is there a different definition for justice and doing business in and for the Caribbean region? Who and what differentiates one CIP/CBI functionality from another? CIP/CBI Justice The quality of being just, impartial, or fair is the principle or ideal of distributing the right action. And, when justice is the central part of ethics – the question must be asked whether CBIPs treat all CIP/CBI operators and preferred vendors equally. CIP/CBI Comradery On the aspect of comradery, defined as a feeling of friendliness, goodwill, and familiarity among people, i.e., CBIPs, factors of trust, shared goal or experience – oblige common elements. Comrades have the freedom to duty, people and country. However, disparities in the actions of CBIPs call to question, as each applied variable standards in failing to blacklist agents and consultants who violate and/or are wittingly and/or unwittingly, compete adversely to state law and signed contracts, and proceed to amass wealth without justice. The Three Musketeers storey relative to CBIPs History teaches how ' Young D'Artagnan arrives in Paris, D'Artagnan finds himself caught in a web of adventure, love triangles, and political intrigue. And after a rocky start, becomes friends with the three gentlemen of the title. All the members of a group support each of the individual members, and the individual members pledge to support the group. ' Does the concept“ all for one and one for all ” exist in CBIPs, CARICOM, and the OECS? Caribbean CBI countries organise towards MOA – July 1, 2024 Considering the signatories to the MOA subtitles – Pricing, Information sharing and transparency standards, Regulator, Security Screening and framework, Dispute Resolution, Legal Effect – reverberates on “ the purpose of this MOA is to provide a framework for cooperation and information sharing between the Parties in relation to their CBIPs. This includes, but is not limited to, the exchange of best practices, due diligence processes, and intelligence related to potential security or compliance risks. ” The laws of justice and comradery correspond to the ethics required for the removal of not just the revocation of applicants found in violation of individual countries' CIP/CBI programmes, but the removal and blacklisting of corresponding CBIPs operators and preferred vendors – from doing Caribbean CIP/ CBI business. Comradery is a spirit of friendship and community – CBIPs, CARICOM, and OECS, hitherto, the inconsistency in the prosecution, removal and blacklisting of CBIPs operatives are not held to account? In circumstances of divergence and schemes that leapfrog processes, leading Caribbean CIP/CBI authorities are duty-bound to review the programme and/or overhaul systems, before all is lost, if not already. CARICOM IMPACS-Joint Regional Communications Centre (JRCC) mainly responsible for the operations and management of the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) is one of two Sub-Agencies of CARICOM IMPACS , part of the Regional Framework for Crime and Security, the other being the Regional Intelligence Fusion Centre (RIFC) a sub-agency in Trinidad and provides support to Member States in intelligence gathering, sharing and analysis. Value proposition Competent CIP/CBI operators and preferred vendors in the industry deserve equal economic, political, and social opportunities. They ought not to be seen in the light of crooks and con artists that overshadow ethics, the essence of fairness and justice. There can be no justice (ethical, philosophical idea) when one Caribbean CIP/CBI programmes among the (CBIPs) deal appropriately with matters while others are allowed to permeate, oftentimes discriminatory, in an uncommon manner. State laws, MOAs and contracts are meant to achieve value propositions that do not bring undue harm, and where harm is patent, remedial action should be collective and swift. Caribbean CIP/CBI programmes must progress on equity and justice (Nyaya) towards preferred vendors in the transaction of legitimate migration and investments. The framework for thinking ethically must be clear and beneficial to the development of the people and the Caribbean region. GlobalCaribbean The post Is there Justice and Comradery among Caribbean CBI programmes? appeared first on Caribbean News Global . MENAFN27122024000232011072ID1109036095 Legal Disclaimer: MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Enphase Energy, Inc. ("Enphase" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: ENPH ) and certain of its officers. Class Definition This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Enphase securities between April 25, 2023 and October 22, 2024 , both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/ENPH. Case Details This Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts, about the Company's business and operations. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants systematically overstated the Company's ability to maintain its pricing levels and market share for microinverter products in Europe in the face of competition from low-cost, Chinese alternatives. Finally, the Complaint alleges that due to Defendants' wrongful acts and omissions and the significant decline in the market value of the Company's common stock following the revelation of the fraud , investors suffered significant damages. What's Next? A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm's site: bgandg.com/ENPH. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller , of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 332-239-2660 . If you suffered a loss in Enphase you have until February 11, 2025 , to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. 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Contact Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Peretz Bronstein or Nathan Miller 332-239-2660 | [email protected] SOURCE Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLCPro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here . Week 13 features only three games between two teams with winning records. All three matchups are on Sunday. Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry face off when the streaking Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) take on the Baltimore Ravens (8-4) in a potential Super Bowl preview. Barkley leads the NFL with 1,392 yards rushing and Henry is next at 1,325. The Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) visit the Atlanta Falcons (6-5) in a matchup between first-year coaches who’ve turned their teams around. Two surprise teams meet when the Minnesota Vikings (9-2) host the Arizona Cardinals (6-5). It’s a full schedule with no byes, beginning with three games on Thanksgiving and another on Black Friday. Five road teams are favorites, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Pro Picks aims for another winning week. Line: Cowboys minus 3 1/2 The Giants are a total mess. General manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are barely hanging onto their jobs. Drew Lock could become the third starting QB in three games. Standout rookie receiver Malik Nabers called his team “soft” after they played like a group that’s quit last week. The Cowboys aren’t much better, though they fought hard in an upset win at Washington. Cooper Rush had his best game filling in for Dak Prescott. A soft schedule has Dallas thinking the playoffs aren’t out of reach. The Cowboys can’t overlook New York. They’re 0-6 in their past six home games but have won seven straight matchups vs. the Giants. BEST BET: COWBOYS: 26-17 Line: Rams minus 2 1/2 The Saints are 2-0 under interim coach Darren Rizzi and are coming off a bye with a chance to keep their playoff hopes alive. An offense that was unstoppable in the first two games this season is getting back on track thanks to an improved run game and back-to-back sharp outings from Derek Carr. Alvin Kamara should be excited to get the ball against the Rams, who just gave up 255 yards rushing to Saquon Barkley. Los Angeles needs to protect Matthew Stafford better and give him time to get the ball to Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. UPSET SPECIAL: SAINTS: 24-23 Line: Lions minus 9 1/2 The Lions have lost seven straight games on Thanksgiving, including three times to the Bears. It would be a major upset if that happens again. Detroit has won nine straight games since losing to Tampa Bay in Week 2. The Lions are not only winning but dominating opponents with six victories by a double-digit margin during their streak. Jared Goff leads a prolific offense while the defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown the past two games. The Bears are trying to snap a five-game losing streak. Caleb Williams hasn’t thrown a pick in 193 passes. Detroit is 15-3 against the spread in its past 18 division games and 8-1 ATS in the past nine games overall this season. LIONS: 31-19 Line: Packers minus 3 1/2 Tua Tagovailoa suffered a season-ending concussion the previous time the Dolphins faced Green Bay on Christmas Day in 2022. He has 11 TDs and only one interception in the five games since returning from his latest concussion and has led Miami to three straight wins. The Packers face a tough test in the middle of a stretch where they play three games in a 12-day span with a showdown against the Lions looming next Thursday. Jordan Love has bounced back from two rough games to play two solid ones. He’ll face a strong challenge against Miami’s top-10 defense. PACKERS: 23-21 Line: Chiefs minus 13 The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs keep finding ways to win barely. They’ve won 12 straight games decided by seven points or fewer, the longest streak in NFL history, and have won five games decided on the final play this season. Patrick Mahomes is the difference-maker in many of the close ones. Kansas City could use a rout. The struggling Raiders provide an opportunity for a lopsided victory. Las Vegas has lost seven straight and lost quarterback Gardner Minshew last week. The team will turn to Aidan O’Connell back off injured reserve to start on Black Friday. The Chiefs are due for an easy one, but they’re 0-5 ATS in the past five games. CHIEFS: 27-16 Line: Chargers minus 2 The Chargers hit the road on a short week after losing the “Harbowl” at home to the Ravens. Their offense could be without running back J.K. Dobbins and the defense has allowed 57 points in the past two games after giving up just 13.6 per game the previous five. Meanwhile, the rested Falcons are coming off a bye and eager to snap a two-game losing streak to maintain their hold on first place in the NFC South. FALCONS: 23-22 Line: Bengals minus 3 The AFC North-leading Steelers are road underdogs following a road loss at Cleveland. Russell Wilson has been hitting his deep throws but needs better protection. A usually stingy defense that couldn’t make stops against Jameis Winston in the snow now has to contain Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The underachieving Bengals need to stack wins to have any shot at climbing back into the playoff race. Cincinnati is 1-3 ATS as a home favorite this season. BENGALS: 24-23 Line: Vikings minus 3 1/2 Stout defense and solid play by QB Sam Darnold has helped Minnesota become the surprise team in the NFL this season. Only the Lions and Chiefs have a better record. The Cardinals are in a four-way battle in the NFC West. A disappointing offensive performance led to their four-game winning streak being snapped. It won’t be easy for Kyler Murray and Co. to score against the Vikings. VIKINGS: 23-17 Line: Colts minus 2 1/2 It’s no longer Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning in this rivalry. Anthony Richardson and Drake Maye go head-to-head in a matchup between young QBs taken in the top five of the draft over the past two seasons. The Colts can’t get their offense and defense to play well in the same game. That could turn around against the lowly Patriots. COLTS: 20-16 Line: Seahawks minus 2 Geno Smith faces the team that drafted him after turning his career around on his fourth stop and going to the Pro Bowl the past two seasons. The Seahawks are fighting for the playoffs while the Jets have fallen apart. Their coach and GM already have been fired. Aaron Rodgers’ future is uncertain. Yet, the team still has plenty of talent. SEAHAWKS: 20-17 Line: Commanders minus 6 Jayden Daniels and the Commanders have hit a detour on their road to the playoffs, losing three straight games. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s offense has stalled during Washington’s recent skid. The Titans are coming off a big upset in Houston and Will Levis has asserted himself since returning from an injury a month ago. Tennessee has the No. 2 defense in the league so it’ll be tough for Daniels and the Commanders to get back on track in this one. COMMANDERS: 24-17 Line: Texans minus 4 1/2 C.J. Stroud and the Texans are having some issues this season. Not even close to Jacksonville’s troubles, though. The Jaguars could have Trevor Lawrence back after he missed two games. That won’t be enough. Houston has won 11 of the past 13 games vs. Jacksonville. The Texans are 2-6 ATS in their past eight games vs. AFC opponents. The Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their past five games. TEXANS: 24-20 Line: Buccaneers minus 6 Panthers coach Dave Canales has the team playing better and Bryce Young is showing some of the potential that made him a No. 1 overall pick. Canales’ familiarity with Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay’s offense should help Carolina’s defense. The Buccaneers can’t afford a letdown as they try to make a push to get back in the playoff race. They’re getting key players healthy, their three-headed rushing attack has added balance to the offense and the defense needs to build off a solid performance last week. BUCCANEERS: 24-20 Line: Ravens minus 3 Both teams are coming off impressive wins in the same stadium in Los Angeles one night apart. The Ravens had shorter rest following the Monday night win. Barkley has been a sensational addition for the Eagles. Henry has made a major impact in Baltimore. Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson go head-to-head for the first time. The Ravens have won two in a row in the series. Philadelphia has the better defense and that could be the difference. EAGLES: 26-23 Line: Bills minus 7 The inconsistent 49ers need Brock Purdy, Trent Williams and Nick Bosa back from injuries. The defending NFC champions have lost two in a row, but they’re only one game back in their division. The rested Bills have won six in a row and are coming off a bye. Josh Allen in the MVP favorite and Buffalo can clinch another division title this weekend. BILLS: 26-23 Line: Broncos minus 5 1/2 Maybe Jameis Winston gets to play in the snow again. Winston has reinvigorated the Browns, though too late for it to matter this season. Rookie QB Bo Nix has helped turn the Broncos into a playoff contender with plenty of help from receiver Courtland Sutton and a strong defense. BRONCOS: 23-19 Last week: Straight up: 9-4. Against spread: 8-5. Overall: Straight up: 121-68. Against spread: 97-80-2. Prime-time: Straight up: 28-12. Against spread: 21-18-1. Best Bet: Straight up: 8-4. Against spread: 7-5. Upset Special: Straight up: 7-5. Against spread: 7-5. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

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