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what does 8 * 8 By Sheila Dang and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK (Reuters) -TikTok advertisers were in no rush to shift their marketing budgets after a U.S. appeals court upheld a law on Friday requiring a divestment or ban of the popular Chinese-owned short video app, citing TikTok's continued survival despite years of threats. Chinese tech firm ByteDance must sell TikTok's U.S. assets by Jan. 19 or the app that is used by 170 million Americans will face an unprecedented ban that jeopardizes billions in ad revenue. TikTok and ByteDance had argued that the law is unconstitutional and violates Americans' free speech rights. The ruling is expected to be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. With TikTok's future in the U.S. uncertain, advertising executives said brands are maintaining their activities on the app, while ensuring they have a plan B. "Advertisers have not pulled back from TikTok, though several are developing contingency plans for potential reallocation of investment should there be a ban," said Jason Lee, executive vice president of brand safety at media agency Horizon Media. Horizon is working with clients to prepare for a variety of scenarios if the app is sold or banned, Lee said. Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, stands to gain the majority of TikTok's ad revenue if the app is banned, followed by Alphabet's YouTube, said Erik Huberman, CEO of marketing agency Hawke Media. Both companies have introduced short-form video features in the past few years to compete with TikTok. Still, "there's no decision to make until there's a decision to make," he said. TikTok's U.S. ad revenue is expected to reach $12.3 billion this year, according to estimates from research Emarketer. By comparison, analysts on average expect Meta Platforms' advertising revenue in 2024 to reach about $159 billion, according to LSEG data. The potential boon for rivals propelled stocks on Friday. Meta Platforms shares rose to an all-time record high of $629.78 earlier on Friday, and were up 2.3% at $622.85 in late afternoon regular trading. Alphabet shares were up 1.1% at $176.21. Trump Media & Technology, which operates the Truth Social app and is majority-owned by President-elect Donald Trump, rose 3% to $34.78. Shares of Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, rose 1.89% to $12.40. (Reporting by Chibuike Oguh in New York and Sheila Dang in Austin; Editing by Bill Berkrot)

NoneStocks closed higher Friday on Wall Street, giving the market its fifth gain in a row and notching another record high for the Dow. Markets have been volatile over the last few weeks, losing ground in the runup to elections in November, then surging following Donald Trump's victory before falling again. The S&P 500 has been steadily rising throughout this week to within close range of its record, the reports. It's now within about 0.5% of its all-time high set last week. "Overall, market behavior has normalized following an intense few weeks," said Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide, in a statement. Several retailers jumped after giving Wall Street encouraging financial updates. Gap soared 12.8% after handily beating analysts' third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations while raising its own revenue forecast for the year. Discount retailer Ross Stores rose 2.2% after raising its earnings forecast for the year. EchoStar fell 2.8% after DirecTV called off its purchase of that company's Dish Network unit. Smaller company stocks had some of the biggest gains. A majority of stocks in the S&P 500 gained ground, but those gains were kept in check by slumps for several big technology companies. Nvidia fell 3.2%. Intuit, which makes TurboTax and other accounting software, fell 5.7%. It gave investors a quarterly earnings forecast that fell short of analysts' expectations. (More stories.)

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Yorkville Christian junior Jayden Riley and coach Aaron Sovern both stress that Riley is a point guard. That’s certainly what college coaches want to hear about a 6-2 high school player and Riley handles the ball well, sees the floor and passes naturally. But he’s a fantastic scorer, one of the best in the area. And the area is starved for big-time scorers. Riley had 23 points in the first half and finished with a season high 39 points in the Mustangs’ 90-61 win against Hinckley-Big Rock in the first round of the Plano Christmas Classic on Monday . “I’m definitely more of a pass first guy,” Riley said “I’m working on my scoring. I think I’m one of the best players at running an offense but I’m getting a hang of scoring.” Riley was in Oswego’s starting lineup as a freshman and transferred to Yorkville Christian (9-3) before last season. He loves the Mustangs’ fast paced offense. “Nobody in the state plays like this,” Riley said. “Especially as a point guard it is fun to just be running. Earlier this year we were down 20 in the fourth quarter and came back and won. The other team gets gassed and we are well conditioned.” Yorkville Christian led 38-31 at halftime. The Mustangs took control in the third quarter and ran away with the game in the fourth quarter. “[Riley] would rather get 10 assists than 20 points but he has to score for us,” Sovern said. “That opens things up for us. Teams look at his raw numbers and gameplan for him. He just controls the game. He’s a very cerebral point guard.” Riley and 6-6 Noah Aguado, the tallest player in the program’s short but successful history, have developed chemistry. And the Mustangs have several excellent shooters, including senior Brady Sovern. “We knew we had a little more depth than they did,” Sovern said. “The type of tempo we would like to play will tire teams out by the beginning of the fourth quarter and that showed right there. They had turnovers they didn’t have earlier.” Yorkville Christian is the No. 6 seed at Plano, but looked like a team capable of winning the tournament. The other top contenders are Kaneland and Northridge Prep. But the Mustangs have even bigger things in mind than holiday tournaments this season. “We have the capabilty [to win state],” Sovern said. “When we are playing the way we are supposed to play we are as good as anybody. We have a killer schedule the second half of the year so that is going to be tough. But I like our chances.”

The move could usher in an end to a protracted political crisis in the European Union country following the annulment of a presidential election by a top court. Parliament approved the new administration in a 240-143 vote in Romania’s 466-seat legislature. The new coalition is made up of the leftist Social Democratic Party (PSD) the centre-right National Liberal Party (PNL), the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party and national minorities. It caps a month-long period of turmoil in which far-right nationalists made significant gains in a parliamentary election on December 1 a week after a first-round presidential race saw the far-right outsider Calin Georgescu emerge as the front-runner. “It will not be an easy mandate for the future government,” Mr Ciolacu, whose PSD party topped the polls in the parliamentary election, said in a statement. “We are aware that we are in the midst of a deep political crisis,” he said. “It is also a crisis of trust, and this coalition aims to regain the trust of citizens, the trust of the people.” Romania’s 16 ministerial positions will be shared among the parties, which will hold a slim majority in the legislature. It is widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy. Mr Ciolacu, who came third in the first-round presidential ballot despite polls indicating he would win the most votes, has served as prime minister since June 2023. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it is entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns”. Romania was plunged into turmoil after Mr Georgescu’s surprise success in the presidential race, after allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference emerged. Days before the December 8 run-off, the Constitutional Court made the unprecedented move to annul the presidential race. “We go through complicated times, but I think we all learned from mistakes of the past,” Mr Ciolacu said. “I hope that together with my colleagues in the coalition, we’ll find the best solutions to get past the challenges we have in front of us.” Mr Ciolacu said that the new government would aim to quickly organise the rerun of the presidential election in which the new coalition has agreed to put forward an agreed common pro-European candidate. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, said that the new government made up of the same political parties will likely embrace “soft populist” rhetoric such as economic patriotism, anti-austerity, and a peace solution in neighbouring Ukraine to counter the rise of far-right populism. “This will be a way to answer the concerns of many Romanians who voted for populists... but will not solve the fundamental problem of trust,” he said. “The only decisive factor now will be who and how convincing the pro-European candidates will be against this popular revolt.” George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, which came second in the parliamentary election, said that all politicians from his party on Monday would vote against the Ciolacu government. In 2021, the PSD and the PNL also formed an unlikely but increasingly strained coalition together with UDMR, which exited the Cabinet last year after a power-sharing dispute.IOC needs to take a binary position on transgender participation in women’s sport

Shoppers are heaping praise on the Roman Originals website for their bestselling Waxed Longline Hooded Coat , which has garnered an impressive average score of 4.9 out of five. The sought-after raincoat quickly sold out, but a recent restock has made sizes ten to 20 available again for those who previously missed the chance to snag one. Even better, the coat that comes in three chic colours: dark conker brown, khaki, and navy, is on sale saving shoppers £31. Originally £99, simply add the coat in your desired colour to your basket and apply the code FANCY to take advantage of the limited time deal. Customers who 'had to wait patiently for this beautiful coat to come into stock' have expressed that it was 'well worth the wait', celebrating its perfect fit and stylish look. Crafted with a longline hem and an adjustable waist and hood, the coat is designed to flatter while keeping you dry. It features long sleeves, a zipper with popper detailing, and 'great pockets'. READ MORE: 'Best electric toothbrush' shoppers 'have used' leaves 'teeth feeling super clean' READ MORE: Debenhams cuts price of 'warm but lightweight' winter coat from £100 to £30 Perfect for dog walks or quick trips to the shops in rainy weather, the coat's popularity has even led some customers to consider purchasing it in different colours. A satisfied customer shared: "Another fab purchase from Roman. I had been looking for a long waterproof jacket with a hood and found this to be perfect. I purchased the khaki jacket. It is true to size, warm with great pockets. I may have to purchase the chocolate one also! I would recommend this jacket as an addition to your winter wardrobe." One reviewer highlighted its layering capabilities, saying it doesn't feel bulky or uncomfortable. "Absolutely perfect. Easily dressed up or down. Practical and smart. Quite roomy so no trouble wearing warmer clothes in the winter," they said. Another reviewer praised its waterproof feature, stating: "It is a brilliant, good quality winter coat. I needed a size smaller than usual. I have worn it when it was absolutely bucketing down with rain and stayed completely dry. Its comfy, smart and good value for the cost." However, some customers noted that the coat's finish was not to their liking, with one describing it as 'just a bit too shiny'. Someone else raved about the coat, saying: "I was looking for a practical wax jacket and found this fitted the bill and my pocket! Lovely warm coat with lots of style. Mid thigh length. Adjustable waist, sleeves and hood to enhance fit. Good size hood. Lots of pockets. Perfect for cold, wet weather." Alternatively, another raincoat that is gaining popularity comes from Seasalt Cornwall. The Janelle Waterproof Raincoat , priced at £170, is available in eight colours and has been hailed as 'the best winter coat' by one satisfied customer. Debenhams has a selection of their winter coats on sale, including the Mountain Warehouse 'Cloud Burst' Waterproof Adjustable Hood Textured Long Rain Jacket , now reduced to £79.99 from its original price of £119.99.Heat star Jimmy Butler seen serving up cocktails made with his coffee. How to order one in Miami.

Taylor Swift appears to be in a giving mood this holiday season, this time for a special girl she met during a visit to Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital. The superstar singer visited the hospital earlier this month, just days after she played the final show of her Eras Tour, where she met and spent time with some of the young patients, as seen in footage later posted to social media. One of the videos shared by a patient, who goes by the name of Naya Jade on her TikTok page, gained widespread attention after Jade complimented Swift’s outfit, describing it as “tea.” “You made my day with that,” Swift is seen in the video telling Jade about receiving the compliment about her outfit. On Sunday, Swift appears to have made Jade’s day, too. In another video posted to Jade’s TikTok page, she’s seen in her hospital bed excitedly unwrapping several gift boxes sent to her by Swift herself. She unwrapped the gifts to find that Swift sent her the same plaid Miu Miu jacket and skirt set that she wore during her visit, and which Jade admired. “She is soo amazing im so blessed,” Jade wrote in the caption of her video. “I love you Tay Swizzle you’re literally the Best.” Swift was seen in several other videos earlier this month visiting with the young patients at the hospital, spending time at their bedsides and signing copies of her commemorative Eras Tour book. At the time, Jade posted a video with Swift dancing to “Bad Blood” in their hospital room. The video has so far been viewed nearly 15 million times.

Ncino NCNO reported its Q3 earnings results on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 04:05 PM. Here's what investors need to know about the announcement. Earnings Ncino beat estimated earnings by 31.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.21 versus an estimate of $0.16. Revenue was up $16.86 million from the same period last year. Historical Earnings Summary Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.01 which was followed by a 14.000000000000002% drop in the share price the next day. Here's a look at Ncino's past performance: Quarter Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 EPS Estimate 0.13 0.14 0.12 0.11 EPS Actual 0.14 0.19 0.21 0.14 Revenue Estimate 131.04M 126.65M 124.62M 120.63M Revenue Actual 132.40M 128.09M 123.69M 121.94M New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast). Guidance Ncino management provided guidance for Q4 2025, expecting earnings between $0.18 and $0.19 per share. To track all earnings releases for Ncino visit their earnings calendar here. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor. © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.SA News Don't miss out on the headlines from SA News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The suspended sentence of an anti-vaxxer who scalped a pregnant police officer has left rank and file officers distressed, with SAPOL to ask for a review of the penalty . Acting Police Commissioner Linda Williams slammed the court sentence handed to wannabe political candidate Raina Jane Cruise who was found guilty at trial of intentionally causing harm to Constable Anthea Beck on October 17, 2021. Cruise also pleaded guilty to assaulting two Exeter Hotel security officers immediately prior. The District Court had deemed Cruise’s crimes inexcusable and worthy of a three-year, eight month sentence but it was ultimately suspended to allow the 39-year-old to seek mental health help. Commissioner Williams said in a SAPOL police release she had asked the police prosecutions team to examine the sentencing remarks and “initiate a discussion” with the Department of Public Prosecutions “with a view to appealing it”. Raina Jane Cruise outside court on Wednesday. Picture: Roy Vander Vegt “In an environment in which assaults against police are increasing, a suspended sentence in this case simply sends the wrong message and is totally unacceptable,” Ms Williams said. “Potential offenders need to know that if they assault an emergency services worker there will be severe consequences, that they can expect a custodial sentence as the legislation allows. “And police who place themselves in danger on every shift they work need to know they have the full support of the judicial system. “The suspended sentence handed to Raina Jane Cruise, who was found guilty of a violent, sustained and cowardly attack on a female officer, has not met either of these basic expectations.’’ Police officer Anthea Beck. Picture: Keryn Stevens Cruise tore hair and skin from Constable Beck’s scalp. Picture: District Court registry District Court Judge Joanne Deuter, in sentencing, said Cruise had lived through the deaths of her brother, best friend, husband, mother and infant son – the latter of which directly informed her crime. “Your son died at two months’ old in 2003 from SIDS, 14 days after he had received routine vaccinations,” she said. “Ever since, you have had a mistrust of vaccines, believing they were the cause of his death, and remain steadfast in that view ... you became a crusader. “A psychologist says those beliefs are not amenable to rational persuasion and are really a manifestation of a complex bereavement disorder. “I am not here to judge your beliefs ... in my view, your rehabilitation and progress in society would not be best served in prison ... I find good reason to suspend your sentence.” Outside court, Cruise said she did not consider the case finalised. “I appreciate the judge’s clemency today, although I don’t necessarily agree with her verdict and we are certainly considering an appeal,” she said. Attorney-General Kyam Maher has also asked the DPP to advise on the likely success of an appeal over the sentence, or would consider changing the laws pending the advice. Mr Maher told FIVEAA he could understand the community anger at the court-imposed penalty, and lawmakers had a “particular duty” to ensure police were as safe as possible. “We’ve asked for some advice on the prospect of an appeal,” he told the program. He said if a particular sentence didn’t meet community expectations when all information was known, “we just change the laws”. He cited examples such as Sophia’s Law relating to ultra high powered vehicles , and Synamin Bell whose killer pleaded to a lesser charge . Ms Bell’s former partner Cody James Edwards took hallucinogenic drugs before he killed her in 2022, and was initially charged with murder before his guilty plea to manslaughter was accepted by the DPP. He was ultimately sentenced to 11 years’ jail with a non-parole period of eight years and 10 months – a sentence that sparked an urgent review of the laws relating to “excessive self-defence” . “If there is a gap in the law, we absolutely will look at that,” Mr Maher said in relation to the Cruise sentence. Police Association of South Australia president Wade Burns said Cruise’s sentence was a “complete let down to all police officers”, particularly during a recruitment and retention crisis. “It is completely unreasonable members can be assaulted and offenders have no penalty,” he told FIVEAA. “I’ll be writing to the Attorney-General and looking to reversing the presumption of bail for people charged with assaulting police.” He said despite laws being changed in 2019 to toughen protections against police, assaults on officers had increased year on year for the past three years. Opposition Police spokesman Jack Batty also slammed the sentence. “This is outrageous. No one should get away with (a suspended sentence for) assaulting a police officer,” he said. “The former Liberal government introduced tough new laws to protect police. “It’s up to this government to make sure that tough penalties are being applied. “Who would look at a job advertisement to become a police officer under this Labor Government and actually want to sign up?” More Coverage ‘Violent’ anti-vaxxer who scalped cop in CBD learns her fate Sean Fewster Originally published as SAPOL wants review of sentence for Adelaide anti-vaxxer Raina Jane Cruise More related stories SA News ‘You’re dead c***’: Man allegedly bashed with hammer in revenge attack A father is on trial after allegedly bashed a man with a hammer before stomping on his female neighbour’s head in “vigilante justice” a court heard. 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